The purpose of the Ringtons Fund is to support charitable organisations working with people experiencing hardship and/or disadvantage it is keen to see applications supporting one or more of the following: – children; disability; family; older people; poverty, and women.
Organisations based and operating within Tyne & Wear and Northumberland can be supported with grants of up to £5,000, mainly for activities, materials and equipment required to deliver projects.
There is a preference for the Ringtons Fund to support the entire request rather than contributing to a larger amount.
Criteria
In addition to the usual Community Foundation criteria (see website)
- The charitable organisation must be based and working within Tyne & Wear and/or Northumberland
- Have an average income of under £1m (based on the last 3 years)
- The project must be able to start within 3 months of receipt of the grant
- The amount applied for must mean the project can go ahead (not part funding for a larger project)
What the fund will support
- Direct activity costs including staffing costs, volunteer expenses and a contribution to overheads
- Project resources and equipment
Timescales
Deadline for applications: 18 August 2025
The Ringtons advisory panel are expected to hold the grant decision meeting in October 2025.
How to apply
Find out more and apply via the Community Foundation website.
