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Community groups invited to bid for funding
Voluntary and community groups across the county, that are in need of financial assistance, are being invited to apply for funding from Northumberland County Council’s community chest fund.
Applications are being particularly encouraged from groups in the south-east of the county as fewer applications have been received from this area.
The money can be used for a range of community causes including those that enhance the environment, and promote
Grants of 75% up to a maximum of £5,000 are available and there is no minimum amount for applications.
In the past the grant has been particularly helpful to youth groups and sports groups but has also helped to support a wide range of organisations and causes. Examples include:
- Cramlington Voluntary Youth Project received £5,000 towards a cycle parking project in front of the centre.
- Bedlington Terriers received £4,676 for covid safety measures. Funding helped to purchase screens, visors and fogging machines.
- Seaton Delaval Community Centre was awarded £3,975 towards a new freezer, dishwasher, kitchen equipment and IT equipment.
- Bedlington Salvation Army received £5,000 for urgent boiler repairs at the local community centre.
The deadline for the next round of funding is 1st October and the application process is very straight forward.
Northumberland County Councillor Barry Flux, business chair said:
“Community groups are often enthusiastic to do more to meet the needs of their communities but lack of money is often a major obstacle for them. The community chest is a popular grant fund and is aimed at helping these hard-working groups finance worthwhile community causes. We have made it as simple as possible to apply for the grant, so please do get in touch if you think you have a project we may be able to help you fund.”
For more information or to apply to the fund you can go to www.northumberland.gov.uk
