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Funders Spotlight: Henry Smith Charity – Strengthening Communities
The Henry Smith Charity aims to use its resources to help people and communities at a time of need and to bring…
Read ArticleUpdate on North East investment in cultural and creative industries
The North of Tyne Combined Authority (NTCA) and Creative England recently launched their Culture and Creative Investment Programme, which aims to…
Read ArticleFunders Spotlight - Crowdfund North of Tyne: Zero Carbon, Zero Poverty
The North of Tyne Combined Authority (NTCA) has launched the third round of Crowdfund North of Tyne – Zero…
Read ArticleFind out more about the Kickstart scheme to support young people at risk of long-term unemployment
Jobcentre Plus will be hosting Kickstart information events for employers every Wednesday at 10am via Microsoft Teams. In these sessions, you…
Read ArticleTowards more flexible funding – practical ideas from open and trusting grantmakers
What does flexible funding look like? What if you’re funding on behalf of others? When does it end? These are just some of the questions explored at…
Read ArticleThe National Lottery Places Called Home fund opens for applications
The National Lottery Community Fund has opened a new funding programme called Places Called Home. This small grant programme, for up to £5,000 per…
Read ArticleNew grant fund provides innovation support for social enterprises
A new £1.5m grant fund from the North of Tyne Combined Authority will support business innovation across North Tyneside, Newcastle and Northumberland…
Read ArticleOne week left to see if you can access up to £50K
Lloyds Bank Foundation is welcoming applications for £50k of unrestricted funding from charities with an annual income of betwen £25k and £1m.…
Read ArticleNorth of Tyne Combined Authority and Creative England launch £2.625 million investment programme to stimulate culture and creativity in the North of Tyne region
£2.625m fund includes £500k for grants, £1.5m for loans and £625k for equity finance, plus expert business advice, available to creative…
Read ArticleFundraising Convention bursaries for small charities
As part of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising’s mission to deliver a more equal, diverse and inclusive profession, the North East committee…
Read ArticleFunders Spotlight - National Lottery Grants for Heritage 2021-22
Applications are now open for National Lottery Grants for Heritage from £3k to £5m. This marks a return to the…
Read ArticlePositive impact of free Gas Safe training
Earlier this year we shared some free virtual workshops from Gas Safe Charity aimed at raising awareness of carbon monoxide risks for those working…
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