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Guidance and support for applicants

Who can apply?

  • For our general grants, we only fund activities in Tyne and Wear and Northumberland, so your application should be for work that takes place within this area.
  • Specific calls for applications related to individual funds, projects and programmes occasionally include funding for activities elsewhere, which we will make clear to applicants.
  • You do not have to be a registered charity to get a grant, but we can only give grants for activities that are charitable in law.
  • Groups that apply must have a governing document (constitution, rules, memorandum and articles of association etc.) unless they fall into the categories of church, school or a Parochial Church Council.
  • Groups must also have a bank account in their own name with at least two unrelated signatories.
  • Some of our funds also support individuals; these opportunities are advertised separately.

What can you apply for?

  • You can apply for general running costs, specific projects or activities, or for the costs of capital developments or equipment.
  • On average, our grants are for a few thousand pounds, although we make smaller and larger awards.
  • You must be able to explain what you will do with the grant, who will benefit and how you know the work will be effective.
  • CICs or other social enterprises with a good business plan can apply for help with start up or expansion, but we do not normally support their general running costs.

What happens if you are successful?

  • When you accept an offer of a grant, you agree to our terms and conditions.
  • We pay grants by BACS into your group’s account.
  • You have to send us a brief report on how you spent our grant and the difference it has made to your group or community.

Help and support

The organisations below can provide independent advice on setting up and developing your group, and on applying for funding.

Regional

  • Becon – Black and Minority Ethnic Community Organisations Network

Northumberland

Tyne & Wear

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland - Enriching lives through effective giving
 

Cale Cross
156 Pilgrim Street
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 6SU
T: 0191 222 0945 / F: 0191 230 0689
E: general@communityfoundation.org.uk