Funding opportunities for local organisations

In the current harsh economic climate, in which central government cuts to local authorities are having a heavy impact on funding opportunities for local organisations, I have received an increase in requests from such groups for advice and assistance in accessing external funding.

The funding officer from East Durham Trust has kindly sent me the following information, along with links and contact details for further advice:

Awards for All – up to £10,000 – General fund, won’t fund salaries, East Durham is a cold spot not enough quality applications. Website: http://www.awardsforall.org.uk/

County Durham Community Foundation – grants up to £5,000 (average £3,000). Website: http://www.cdcf.org.uk/

Coalfields Regeneration Trust – up to £5,000. Website: http://www.coalfields-regen.org.uk/

Greggs Foundation - General fund.  Website: http://www.greggsfoundation.org.uk/

Sherburn House – General fund up to £10,000 Website: http://www.sherburnhouse.org/grants

Arts Council England – Small grants up to £10,000. Website: http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/

Heritage Lottery Fund – Three grants funds, soon be to changing priorities.  Website: http://www.hlf.org.uk/HowToApply/programmes/Pages/programmes.aspx#.UK9QU2fz9MQ

Sport England – Small grants up to £10,000, but be a recognised Sport England Sport.  Website: http://www.sportengland.org/funding.aspx

Useful Websites:

Funding Central: Search for grants under themes and geographical areas: http://www.fundingcentral.org.uk/Default.aspx

East Durham Trust: Funding news page with new grants opportunities, deadlines looming etc.  http://www.eastdurhamtrust.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=15&Itemid=46

Turn2us: Similar to Funding Central, search for grants under themes and areas.

http://www.turn2us.org.uk/grants_search.aspx

East Durham Trust has a designated funding Officer who will happily support community groups in sourcing and completing funding applications.   

Contact: Colin Jackson, Funding Officer on 0191 569 3511 or email colin.jackson@eastdurhamtrust.org.uk