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The Port of Tyne Community Action Fund

Max Grant Size: £5000

Closing Date: 30/03/2026

Location(s): Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, South Tyneside

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About The Port of Tyne Community Action Fund

The Port of Tyne Community Action Fund will support projects that address one or more of the following priorities in the North East, with Tyneside a priority :

Volunteering and skills development for young people or adults furthest from the employment market
Activities which help people affected by poor mental health or isolation e.g. peer support groups
Activities which support families affected by food poverty and promote healthier choices e.g. cooking on a budget, family cookery sessions
Supporting children through positive activities to develop confidence, social skills and encouraging play e.g. parent and toddler groups, youth sessions
Addressing poverty and inequality including support for charities that provide welfare benefits advice and food

Organisations are invited to apply for a grant of between £1,000 and £5,000 and for an informal discussion about this funding opportunity please call Elaine Holdsworth.

To make an application, please click here