From peer support groups for people suffering with arthritis to cycling support for children and families, voluntary sector organisations are beginning an important programme of work to help tackle health inequalities across North Tyneside.
A new Health Inequalities Grant Programme, developed by members of the Better Together group, has awarded grants of between £10,000 and £30,000 to fourteen Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector organisations. Funding has been provided by NHS North East and North Cumbria (formerly North Tyneside CCG) and North Tyneside Council, with the grant programme being administered by VODA.
All funded activities focus on delivering outcomes relating to the key themes of the recently published Equally Well strategy for North Tyneside – ‘Equal life chances for all’, ‘Thriving places and communities’ and ‘Maintaining independence’.
The grants programme aims to be more than just an offer of funding. In order to build an evidence base of what works and to help identify scalable solutions, all successful applicants will attend six-monthly learning and development sessions delivered in partnership with Goodlabs – a local management consultancy that helps charitable organisations to enhance their social impact.
Case Studies
Good Neighbours Case Study: Brian
How Good Neighbours Helps Brian Stay Independent Brian* has always led an active life. A retired chef, he worked in hotels across several countries before finishing his career in industrial catering. He was also a keen walker and a member of the Ramblers Association for more than 30 years. In 2019, Brian began experiencing mobility […]
Arnold Clark Community Fund
UK-registered charities and community groups that provide services that are widely accessible to their local community and are located within a 50-mile radius of an Arnold Clark branch can apply now for a Community Support grant of up to £1,000. There is particular interest in applications from smaller voluntary and community organisations who are working […]
North East Economic Inactivity Trailblazer VCSE Small Grants programme
Groundwork has partnered with the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority (North East MSA) to deliver the North East Economic Inactivity Trailblazer VCSE Small Grants Programme. With a total fund of £800,000, the scheme offers grants of £40,000 to £70,000 to local Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations. The funding aims to support community-led initiatives […]
Family Volunteering Guide Helps Children Give Back This Summer
Looking for ways to keep children entertained over the summer holidays while making a positive difference? VODA volunteer Ellie Avery has created a free Family Volunteering Guide packed with simple ideas to help families support their local community and environment together. The guide includes activities such as making cards for people who may be feeling […]
Woodroffe Benton Foundation
Woodroffe Benton Foundation – Funding to Improve Quality of Life for People with Physical or Learning Disabilities (UK) UK registered charities with an annual income of less than £750,000, who have been operating for at least two years, can apply for a one-off grant of between £500 and £2,500 for projects that improve the quality […]
The Mayor’s Small Venues Fund
The North East Mayoral Strategic Authority has announced the Mayor’s Small Venues Fund, delivered as part of the Mayor’s wider investment work for culture, creative industries and sport. The fund is intended to support grassroots creative venues across the North East. Its aims include improving venue sustainability, enhancing facilities, developing audiences and strengthening contributions to […]
Hilden Charitable Fund
The Hilden Charitable Fund aims to address disadvantage by supporting causes which are less likely to raise funds from public subscription or statutory services. It is keen to support small organisations with a preference to fund those already established rather than new ones. This year, a total of £400,000 is being made available with grants […]
Youth Endowment Fund: VAWG Prevention Programme
Youth Endowment Fund – Objective 2: Responding to Inappropriate and Problematic Attitudes and Behaviours on Gender Norms and Relationships in Educational Settings. Organisations in England can apply for funding to deliver targeted early interventions for children and young people aged 10 to 18 who are showing signs of inappropriate or problematic attitudes and behaviours around […]
Hinrichsen Foundation
Grants ranging from £500 to £3,000 are available to charities, not-for-profit organisations, and individuals across the UK for projects that focus on the performance, commissioning, or recording of contemporary and experimental music. Provided by the Hinrichsen Foundation, this funding supports initiatives that enhance the understanding and appreciation of contemporary music. Projects that take artistic risks, […]
Henry Smith -Welcome for Newcomers
Grants of £200,000 over three years will soon be available to organisations and partnerships supporting newcomers to the UK to rebuild their lives, feel at home and become active members of their local communities. The Henry Smith Foundation’s Welcome for Newcomers Fund will award around 20 grants to organisations and partnerships delivering specialist support and […]
Work funded
- Tyneside and Northumberland MIND – support people with mental health problems to improve their physical and mental health and to manage their conditions through exercise.
- Whitley Bay Islamic Cultural Centre – creation of a new community gym.
- Linskill Trust – deliver community nutritionist led cooking sessions for parents and carers.
- North East Autism Society – support children and their families to address the health and care inequalities faced by autistic people.
- LD North East – support people with learning disabilities to access health services and overcome barriers to taking part in physical activities
- Versus Arthritis – set up a local volunteer-led support group for people with arthritis
- Quadrant Leisure CIC – offers opportunities, support, and advice to individuals to improve their lifestyles and to make informed choices about their health.
- Shiremoor Adventure Playground – support local children and their families to cycle to the adventure playground using the wagon-way. Will also offer cycling proficiency and maintenance sessions, bikes and equipment will be provided and at the end of the programme families will be able to access free, or low cost children’s bikes.
- Deaf Awareness NE – offer accessible health and fitness sessions to deaf and hard of hearing people.
- Smile Through Sport – provide disability specific sessions solely for autistic young people and work with recently disabled adults to fill a gap that has been created by the pandemic.
- MHA Communities North Tyneside – support older people who are referred from the local enablement service who are lonely and isolated. Volunteers will build a positive relationship with the older people, helping them access their community.
- Out of Sight – offer a range of social activities to reduce social isolation amongst the older people it supports, alongside healthy lifestyle support.
- Age UK North Tyneside – support hard to reach older people and those older people whose health is poor, or complex. It will work with four community venues to deliver singing, dancing, technology and cooking activities, setting up 12 new weekly groups.
- Support and Grow North East – set up 15 Cuppa Clubs across North Tyneside, where people experiencing loneliness, isolation and / or have mental health issues can access support.
- Peer Talk – develop more peer support groups for people with mental health problems.