Funding
Scroll through our comprehensive list of funders below to find the help you need
The Community Foundation award grants to support causes in Northumberland from nearly 300 different funds set up by their donors. Sign up to their fortnightly newsletter to stay informed about the latest funding opportunities
The National Lottery Community Fund distributes over £600m a year to communities across the UK, raised by players of The National Lottery
GrantFinder and Northumberland County Council Open 4 Community is a user-friendly, accurate UK wide professional funding tool which has helped users to secure millions of pounds worth of support. Sign up here
Arts Council England are looking for organisations, artists, events, initiatives and others to apply for their funding and help them achieve their strategy
The monthly funding eBulletin from Northumberland County Council is free and provides opportunities available in the local area. Sign up here
Heritage Fund are the largest funder of UK heritage. They believe in the power of heritage to ignite the imagination, offer joy and inspiration, and to build pride in place and connection to the past.
The free charity Funding Finder charitable grants directory enables you to search for funders
We provide unrestricted funding for charities and good causes across Britain
The Albert Hunt Trust supports UK registered charities that provide hospice care; provide support for the homeless or promote health and well-being
The Ballinger Charitable Trust was founded in 1994 and seeks to support charities, CICs and community groups in North-East England, through grants and funding
The Barbour Foundation (originally called The Barbour Trust) was set up to support charities and good causes primarily in the North East of England
The Bernard Sunley Foundation support charities in England and Wales working to raise the quality of life and provide greater opportunities for the young, the elderly, the disabled and the disadvantaged.
BlueSpark Foundation is a registered charity which supports the education and development of children and young people by providing grants for educational, cultural, sporting and other projects.
The Catherine Cookson Trust supports a wide range of activities including education and training, environment and conservation, arts and culture as well as general charitable purposes
Garfield Weston Foundation support charities that make a positive difference, working in different sectors in the UK. These include welfare, youth, community, environment, education, health, arts, heritage and faith.
Grants for Good is designed to direct funding only to small and growing local charities, voluntary groups or social enterprises that are making a big impact on communities, people or the environment
The Greggs Foundation Community Grants Programme offers grants of up to £20,000 per year to local organisations helping to tackle the challenges facing local communities
The Hedley Foundation provides grants to smaller charities operating across the spectrum of social need. Last year, they supported hundreds of small charities, improving lives and lifting people’s aspirations.
Sir James Knott Trust support charitable activity in Northumberland by making grants to organisations, with the aim of improving the conditions of people living and working in the North East of England
The Joicey Trust make grants across a wide spectrum for either revenue (including ‘core funding’) or capital expenditure
The Mercers’ Company aim to support churches, other faith and community-based organisations that strengthen communities and families
The Morrisons Foundation supports registered charities that make a positive difference in local communities across England, Scotland and Wales
The Northumberland Estates Community Fund was developed to provide support to community groups, charities and organisations that operate in the locality of their operations
Northumberland National Park Communities Fund provides small amounts of funding to projects, community groups, businesses, charities and organisations that wish to deliver a project which is in line with its key aims and priorities.
The Paul Hamlyn Foundation Youth Fund want to fund organisations who support young people (ages 14–25) who face challenging or complex transitions to adulthood
The Rose Education Foundation is pleased and excited to be able to offer financial support to youth projects in North-East England
The Rothley Trust focuses on the needs of children and young people in areas of disadvantage. It also supports community development and the groups which help people with disabilities
The Schroder Charity Trust is an independent grant-making family trust which supports a wide range of charitable activities.
Screwfix Foundation are a grant giving charity with a clear purpose to support projects that improve, repair and maintain homes and community facilities used by those in need throughout the UK
The Veterans’ Foundation provides grants to eligible organisations that provide assistance to serving and former members of the armed forces community, operational qualified seafarers and their immediate families
The Wellbank Foundation is a small, family run, grant-making charity that supports registered charities based in the North East of England
Funding Opportunities
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National Archives Engagement Grants Open for Applications
Grants of up to £3,000 will be available, with applications being accepted until 17:00 on Friday 17 January 2025.
We run an annual programme of Engagement Grants to connect archives with their communities and the wider public, often aligning with key moments of national importance.
For the current round, we would like applications to the Engagement Grant scheme to address the theme of ‘Community’ by proposing projects that either reach out to new audiences or connect with old audiences in new ways. You might be inspired by the national commemorations for VE and VJ Day in 2025 – or by something completely different. We simply want to support engagement with archives that is meaningful for you, your place and your communities.
Army Benevolent Fund Opens for Applications for 2025 Funding
Applications close on 17 January 2025.
The Army Benevolent Fund provides grants to charities and organisations that provide lifetime support to soldiers, veterans and their immediate families when they are in need. The funding is intended to support charities and organisations with projects and activities that directly benefit the Army community in six key areas: supporting the family; employment, education and training; elderly care; mobility; housing; and wellbeing.
Applications will be accepted from the following organisations which support the Army community: Not-for-profit organisations; Community Interest Companies (CICs); Community Projects and Housing Associations. The Charity prefers to support those organisations working directly with beneficiaries at a grassroots level.
Funding is at the discretion of the Grants Committee. The charity has not set a minimum or maximum amount. Applications from organisations with which the charity has no established relationship are likely to be below £15,000. Typically, grants are made for a single year; however, the Charity’s Trustees may consider making a grant spread over a number of years at their discretion if they feel this would be appropriate.
The main Grants Committee normally sits three times a year, in February, June and November. New partners and projects are considered at the February Committee.
Community Partnership Programme to Tackle Food Poverty & Support the Elderly
Community groups and other not for profit organisations within a two mile radius of a One Stop shop can apply for grants of up to £1,000 through the One Stop Community Partnership programme. The programme, administered by the environmental charity Groundwork, will support projects and activities tackling food poverty, supporting the vulnerable, supporting the elderly, supporting low-income families, and supporting a healthier lifestyle. Various organisations can submit applications, including voluntary/community organisations, registered charities, schools, health bodies, Parish/Town councils, social enterprises, and Community Interest Companies. The next funding round will be open between the 2nd December 2024 and the 24th January 2025. Applicants are encouraged to visit their local One Stop store for more information.
National Archives Engagement Grants Open for Applications
Key deadlines: Wednesday 28 November 2024 – applications open; Tuesday 17 December 2024, 12-1pm – applicant webinar; Monday 27 January 2025, 12pm – application deadline
Art Fund Museum of the Year is the world’s biggest museum prize. It champions what museums do, encourages more people to visit, and gets to the heart of what makes a great museum. The prize recognises and celebrates outstanding work and projects across UK museums and provides a platform to encourage audiences to engage with museums far and wide.
Every year an independent judging panel will shortlist five exceptional organisations and decide one outstanding winner to take home the £120,000 prize. The remaining four finalists will each receive £15,000.
All shortlisted museums also receive the support of Art Fund throughout the campaign, which includes national press coverage opportunities; bespoke marketing support and other exciting collaborations and partnerships to help you reach more audiences.
The Amazon Literary Partnership opens for 2025 grant applications
Grant applications for 2025 are now open to non-profit literary organisations until 31st January 2025.
With the goal of helping those from all communities in the UK and the Republic of Ireland tell their stories through writing and find an audience, the Amazon Literary Partnership supports non-profit literary organisations that empower writers to create, publish, learn, teach, experiment, and thrive. We provide grant funding to innovative groups that amplify diverse voices and strive not only for a lasting impact on writers’ lives, the literary and publishing communities but also our broader community.
Grants of up to £10,000 to Support Grassroots Charities (UK)
The Foyle Foundation will close all of its grant-making programmes by the end of January 2025, and the final closing date for applications to the small grants programme is the 31st of January 2025.
Grants of up to £10,000 are available to support small, grassroots and local charities currently delivering services to the young, vulnerable, elderly, disadvantaged or the general community across the UK. The funding, which is being made available through Foyle Foundation’s Small Grants Scheme, can be used to cover projects, core costs, building projects, or essential equipment to enable ongoing service provision for charities with a turnover of less than £150,000 per annum that can show financial stability and a clear need for their services. All projects/activities need to be completed by the end of 2025 to be eligible for consideration.
Funding to Support Vulnerable Young People and Child Carers Across the UK
The next deadline for applications is 2 February 2024.
7Stars Foundation is offering grants of up to £2,500 for registered charities with an annual turnover of less than £1.5 million across the UK to deliver projects and activities that support young people aged 16 years and under across the priority themes of abuse, addiction, child carers, and homelessness.
CABWI Lifelong Learning and Development Fund
This fund will close on 3 February 2025 (18:00).
The fund supports small charities with projects that promote lifelong learning and development that enables people to enter the labour market or gain additional skills to further develop their career.
Applications are accepted from registered charities that work directly with young people and adults who are not in employment, training, or education. Organisations must have an income level equal to or less than £1 million, as shown in their most recent annual accounts. Priority will be given to smaller organisations.
Grants can be used for core and/or project costs. Funding priorities are Supporting individuals with complex barriers to employment gain relevant qualifications to enter the water, utilities and construction industries workforce; Supporting ex-service personnel and ex-offenders; Work directly with NEET young people and adults, or with young people who are at risk of becoming NEET, to improve their access to employment and the labour market.
Continuo Foundation Accepting Applications for Ninth Funding Round
Submission deadline: Monday 10 February 2025, 11:59pm, Award decisions by: Friday 21 March 2025
Continuo Foundation is inviting applications for funding early music concerts, tours and other projects taking place between May and October 2025, anywhere in the UK. As in previous rounds, the funding available in this ninth grant round amounts to £100,000.
Grant proceeds could be used by a period-instrument ensemble to:
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enable a concert with a larger number of musicians at risk of being downsized
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fund a new project where there is uncertainty about audience take-up
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support a tour of a new or existing programme to new UK locations
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fund the recording of repertoire not previously recorded
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fund a chamber recital series
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create filmed video content to be used to generate further touring opportunities
Grant requests may be for up to a maximum of 90% of the Project Cost. Applicants are asked to provide a credible plan for the balance of the funding required for the project.
Funding for Projects Supporting Those in Need of a Safe and Secure Home
The first deadline for both small grants and large grants is 10 February 2025 for consideration in late March.
The Leeds Building Society Foundation offers grants to UK registered charities for projects which address one or more of the following themes:
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Financial stress – projects that help with bills or debt stress.
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Security and refuge – projects that support emergency accommodation.
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Quality and suitability of housing.
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Health and wellbeing support for those experiencing homelessness if it is part of wraparound support and the application also meets at least one of the other themes.
The Foundation has introduced a two-stage application for large grants in 2025. The first step is to submit a short expression of interest.
There are three large grant and four small grant application rounds per year.
Funding Available for Urban Nature Projects
The application deadline is 3 pm on 13 February 2025.
Grants of up to £2,000 are available to not-for-profit organisations in the UK that aim to bring local people together to transform urban spaces by sowing and growing UK native wildflowers and/or fungi. This funding, provided by Grow Wild, supports costs such as seeds, plants, soil, materials, events, workshops, specialist expertise, and contractor fees. Resident’s groups, community associations, and health authorities/health boards are also eligible to apply. Successful groups will receive their Community Grant funding in April, with projects to be completed by the end of October 2025.
Suez Communities Fund Accepting Applications for First 2025 Funding Round
The SUEZ Communities Fund supports community and environmental improvement projects through the Landfill Communities Fund, distributing funds contributed by SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK.
Applications for capital projects, i.e. those that focus on physical improvement at an identified site, will be considered. Projects which take place at multiple sites cannot be considered. Funding is typically awarded for the purchase of materials/equipment and the appointment of a contractor to undertake the improvement work. A request for funding for salaries, running costs, project management or design fees will not be considered.
The SUEZ Communities Fund provides grants of up to £50,000 to not-for-profit organisations in England. Projects must be eligible under the rules of the Landfill Communities Fund. A funding zone is anywhere within a two mile radius of a qualifying SUEZ recycling and recovery UK waste processing location.
The Royal Countryside Fund Announces New Grant Scheme for 2025
The deadline for submitting Expressions of Interest will be the 21st February 2025.
The Royal Countryside Fund, which supports farming and rural communities, will launch a new UK-wide Supporting Rural Communities grant programme on 10 January 2025. The programme will support organisations to deliver transformative, community-led initiatives that enhance skills training and job opportunities for young people, and promote economic benefits for rural communities. Additionally, the programme will aim to increase environmental sustainability, and build community resilience through innovative initiatives that address climate change and extreme weather events. Not-for-profit and community organisations with an annual turnover of less than £500,000 will be eligible to apply for grants of up to £25,000 to deliver projects lasting up to two years. The deadline for submitting Expressions of Interest will be the 21st February 2025.
Funding for Sustainable and Active Travel in the UK
Naturesave Trust is currently accepting applications to its Spring 2025 round. This small, registered charity is the charitable arm of Naturesave Insurance, an ethical insurance provider, and provides funding three times a year to support specific UK-based environmental, conservation and community renewable energy projects.
This year, grants of up to £5,000 are for projects that actively promote sustainable and eco-friendly approaches to travel and transport. NatureSave is looking to support the following types of projects: Vehicles – clean fuel, batteries or both. This can include electric vehicles, hybrid power systems and fuel cells; Infrastructure – such as public transportation systems; Energy source – using renewable energy sources instead of fossil fuels like coal; Activity – walking, cycling or using a scooter instead of driving.
Applications are accepted from a range of UK based organisations, including charities, social enterprises, voluntary organisations, small grassroots community groups and businesses. To be eligible, the organisation and/or project must be entirely based in the UK and have a website or social media presence.
There are three funding windows per year: January to February; May to June; and September to October.
Delamare Dairy Foundation Accepting Applications for First 2025 Funding Round
The application window is now open. The application window will close 28th February 2025.
The Foundation is run by independent trustees and grant panel members who consider applications for funding in line with the Foundation’s objects as set out in its Constitution and with the charitable support of Delamere Dairy. Applications are welcome from charities and organisations whose purpose fits with the objects of the Delamere Dairy Foundation for the benefit of the public, namely
- The advancement of agriculture and of environmental protection
- The advancement in life of young people by developing their capabilities so that they may mature as contributory members of society
- The relief of financial hardship
- The advancement of education
- The relief of sickness
A minimum of £1000 up to £5000. Charities and organisations may apply once per calendar year.
Small grants to support warmer housing events
There is no stated deadline. However, all funding must be spent by Friday 28 February 2025, so it is advised to apply as soon as possible
Nation’s Biggest Housewarming Week begins on Monday 25 November 2024, with Wednesday 27 November 2024 being Fuel Poverty Awareness Day. To mark this, National Energy Action (NEA) is running a small grants scheme for organisations to deliver a community event in their local area to raise awareness of fuel poverty and to provide advice on how households can stay warm this winter. Up to £350 is available for local groups to host their own ‘housewarming’ event in the local community to provide householders with information on how they can keep warm this winter. The funds can be used to cover staff time and/or event costs such as room hire and refreshments. Charities, community groups, local authorities, and housing associations based in England and Wales are invited to apply. Funding is limited, and they reserve the right to prioritise making awards to smaller, localised organisations who can demonstrate reaching marginalised or under-represented people in their application. Grant funds cannot be used in conjunction with any other Ofgem-funded project.
Funding of up to £5,000 Available to Tackle Problems within Families
Grants are available for revenue, core and capital costs and awarded twice a year; the next application closing date is the 1st March 2025.
Registered charities that work to tackle family problems or problems facing one or more of its members can apply for grants of up to £5,000. The funding is being made available through the Kelly Family Charitable Trust which actively encourages applications from relatively new organisations to help them become more established. The trust prefers to support charities whose income is below £500,000. However, larger charities with pioneering pilot projects will be considered.
Peter Harrison Foundation Opportunities Through Sport Grant Scheme
The next closing date for applications is the 1st April 2025.
Charities and Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCs) throughout the United Kingdom can apply for grants of up to £50,000 to the Peter Harrison Foundation Active Lives grant scheme. The grant scheme aims to provide opportunities for sport and physical activity at a grassroots level that enable physically, mentally, socially or economically disadvantaged people to develop personal and life skills to fulfil their potential. The grants can be used for various purposes, such as funding new sports programmes, improving existing sports facilities, or providing training and support for sports coaches. Priority will be given to organisations with an annual turnover of up to £500,000.
Funding for Activities to Improve the Lives of the Elderly
Applications can be submitted four times per year in January, April, July and October.
Small grants are available to fund projects to improve the lives of the elderly across the UK. Home Instead Charities awards grants of up to £1,500 to small, local registered charities and up to £500 to grassroots organisations for well-being events, activities or pastimes that prevent social isolation and loneliness amongst adults over 55. Eligible projects may include regular events such as a cinema club, knitting group, or lunch club; one-off activities like a day trip or Christmas lunch; or other initiatives such as yoga classes or guest speaker sessions. The Fund accepts applications four times a year. Applications can be submitted four times per year in January, April, July and October.
Funding to Tackle Hunger Amongst Young People
Schools and other not-for-profit organisations can apply for grants of up to £1,500 for projects and activities that help children across the UK have a stronger start in life. Priority is given to initiatives that provide food and support to young people. These grants assist schools and organisations in offering nutritious food, healthy activities that promote physical and mental wellbeing—such as breakfast clubs or snacks—and equipment for healthy pursuits. Every three months, three local good causes or projects are selected for the blue token customer vote in Tesco stores throughout the UK, with grants awarded based on the number of votes each project receives. The funding is being made available through the Tesco Stronger Starts Programme, which is managed by Groundwork across the UK and is working with greenspace scotland to support applicants in Scotland.
Trusthouse Charitable Foundation small grants
This is a rolling programme and there are no deadlines
The Trusthouse Charitable Foundation has small grants of between £2,000 and £10,000 to be used for core costs, salaries, running costs, and project costs. You can apply for a maximum of 50% of the total cost of the project. They do not fund capital projects. They will prioritise projects that address the challenges of local communities, with a preference for front-line organisations working directly with people in need. They are unlikely to support campaigning, organisational development, capacity building, or new work that is a marked shift away from your usual business unless they consider this work to be logical. You can apply if: Your organisation’s postcode falls within the following on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation; Your project has a focus on community support; Your annual income does not exceed £250,000; You can start spending our grant within 1-2 months of receipt and You are embedded in your local community. Please note that they do not fund Community Interest Companies (CICs).
Grants of up to £2,000 for Projects Tackling Loneliness Amongst Older People and Adults with a Disability (England, Scotland and Wales)
There are no deadlines, and applications can be submitted at any time.
Grants of up to £2,500 are available to charitable organisations for projects that tackle loneliness amongst older people and adults with a disability. The funding made available through Barchester’s Charitable Foundation offers these grants to support projects that connect or re-connect people with others in their local community. This could include activity projects, equipment and materials, member transport, and day trips. The foundation also offers grants of up to £1,000 to help individuals with mobility issues. Grants can purchase wheelchairs, scooters, bikes, or car adaptations.
Grants for Practical Forestry and Arboriculture Training (England)
There is no deadline for applications, however, funding for courses is limited and interested parties are encouraged to apply early.
Through this programme, grants are available to support individuals who are looking to undertake forestry and arboriculture training courses to learn new skills and develop their career. Forestry short courses cover topics including coppicing and chainsaw maintenance, and broader learning on managing woodland, such as: Planning and planting a new woodland; Deer stalking; Marketing and selling timber; Fencing and hedge laying. Arboriculture short courses cover topics including Aerial tree pruning, Branch removal and crown reduction and Assisted felling and tree surveying. Grants can cover 100% of the training costs for short, practical forestry and arboriculture courses. Funding will be paid directly to the training provider. Applications are welcome from people who are looking to develop new or existing skills in forestry or arboriculture in England.
Boost Charitable Trust
There is no deadline, you are welcome to apply at any time. Please note, that decisions may take up to three months
The Boost Charitable Trust aims to fund and support inspiring programmes that help improve the lives of people who are disabled and disadvantaged through the power of sport. Small grants of up to £750 are available to charities or non-profit making organisations with a focus on sport. You will need to submit a short application on two sides of A4 that gives your organisation details, information on your project and the amount of funding require alongside a budget. Applications should be sent to Sarah Johnson at sarah.johnson@boostct.org.
New Funding Programme to Encourage People to Get Active (England)
Applications can be made at any time.
Sport England has launched a new fund to encourage more people to get active. The Movement Fund, worth £160 million over the next four years, will offer crowdfunding pledges, grants and resources to provide physical activity opportunities for the people and communities who need it the most. Eligible projects could receive up to £15,000 to cover a wide range of costs and items that will help deliver positive change, particularly for those facing barriers to activity, such as people on lower incomes, disabled people, older people, and people from culturally diverse communities. Applications can be made at any time by sports clubs, charities, schools, local authorities and other not-for-profit organisations looking to deliver projects that promote physical activity, including active travel, walking, cycling, dance, fitness and sporting activities.
British Gas Energy Trust
Applications can be made at any time.
Debt relief grants are available to both British Gas customers and customers of other energy suppliers. If you are struggling with domestic gas and electricity debts owed to British Gas or other suppliers, you can apply for a grant to clear that debt. The Trust funds advice-giving organisations across the UK which help people avoid the burden of energy debt, make informed choices and improve their money management skills
Funding Available to Involve More People in Tackling Climate Change
You’ll be able to apply until Spring 2025. They will announce the final deadline nearer the time
One of the UK’s largest grant making programmes dedicated to tackling climate change, is set to close in early 2025. With over £20 million in funding available, the National Lottery’s Climate Action Fund – Our Shared Future programme supports community-led initiatives that integrate climate action into the everyday lives of local communities. Eligible projects may include using other community engagement activities such as the arts and sports to tackle climate change, policy influence, and innovative approaches to involving underrepresented groups in tackling climate change. Grants range from £500,000 to £1.5 million, with a few larger projects considered. Up to 25 projects will be funded, and applications must come from partnerships, including a mix of organisations, such as charities, not-for-profits, and public sector bodies.
