Community Foundation North East

12/10/2026

🚨FUND NOW OPEN!🚨
🎙️The Alan Hull Bursary
🎼£1000 bursary in memory of Alan Hull (Lindisfarne) which recognises one young song writer each year
📢£1000
📍County Durham, Tees Valley, Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Sunderland
⏰ Deadline: 16/11/26
✏️ Apply: https://ow.ly/xGc050ZWMFy

12/10/2026

🚨FUND NOW OPEN!🚨
🎶The Young Musicians Fund
🎹Grants for young people (up to 21) to pursue musical ambition
📢£500
📍County Durham, Tees Valley, Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Sunderland
⏰ Deadline: 16/11/26
✏️ Apply: https://ow.ly/yhyF50ZWL2L

09/10/2026

It is fantastic to support the North Northumberland Voluntary Forum in their Voluntary & Community Awards event.

The featured article in the Berwick Advertiser celebrates the talented individuals and organisations supporting their communities day in and day out.

Congratulations to all the winners, runners-up and nominees. 🏆

06/10/2026

🚨FUND NOW OPEN!🚨
🌟The Jackie Haq Fund
💫Supporting small grassroots organisations addressing domestic violence, poverty, racism, disadvantage and mental health /su***de prevention
📢£1.5k
📍Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Sunderland
⏰ Deadline: 23/11/26
✏️ Apply: https://ow.ly/ZVUj50ZUOox

30/09/2026

🚨FUND NOW OPEN!🚨
🎾Wembley Stadium Foundation Communities Fund
🏉Increasing opportunities for children and young people (CYP) to engage in sport, movement and performing arts in Newcastle
📢£10k
📍Newcastle
⏰ Deadline: 19/10/26
✏️ Apply: https://ow.ly/UY4G50ZT0TB

28/09/2026

Calling all arts and culture organisations.

Are you thinking about applying for Arts Council England’s National Portfolio 2028-33, but not sure where to start?

We’re hosting a practical introductory session for cultural organisations in the North East considering an NPO application.

Led by independent arts fundraising consultant Hannah Keville, the session will help you:
• understand what’s new for NPO 2028-33
• consider whether NPO is right for your organisation
• identify what could make your organisation stand out
• work out what you should be doing now to prepare

📅 Monday 5 October, 2pm-4pm
📍 Philanthropy House, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne
The session includes 60 minutes of practical guidance followed by up to 60 minutes of Q&A.

Book your place here:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/communityfoundationnortheast/2432027

This is an independent session and is not endorsed by Arts Council England. Hannah Keville is not employed by, affiliated with or representing Arts Council England.

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National Portfolio Organisation - Where to start? – Philanthropy House, Woodbine Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, Mon 5 Oct 2026 - Thinking about applying for Arts Council England’s National Portfolio 2028–33, but not sure where to start? Community Foundation North East is pleased to offer...

24/09/2026

🚨FUND CLOSING SOON!🚨
🌳RWE Renewables Kiln Pit Hill Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund
🌻Supporting the community in the Parish of Shotley Low Quarter
📢£15k
📍Northumberland
⏰ Deadline: 28/9/26
✏️ Apply: https://ow.ly/e6up50ZNpGS

17/09/2026

🚨FUND CLOSING SOON!🚨
🌳Nadara Sisters and North Steads Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund
🌻Supporting community groups within a 5km radius of the Nadara Sisters and North Steads Wind Farm
📢£20k
📍Northumberland
⏰ Deadline: 21/9/26
✏️ Apply: https://ow.ly/Sl3Z50ZNpAP

17/09/2026

✅ Service update – systems are back online

Our grantee portal and internal systems are now back up and running.

You can once again submit grant applications and monitoring reports as normal.

Thank you for your patience while the issue was being resolved, and we’re sorry for any inconvenience caused.

Updated: 17 September 2026, 9:30am