community funding
Positive local stories, useful developments and people making a difference in community funding.

Hartlepool opens £200,000 fund for community places and spaces
Community organisations can seek capital funding for parks, beaches, public spaces and local facilities before the 30 November deadline.
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Tees Valley community groups can apply for The Teesside Charity’s next round of grants
The Teesside Charity has opened applications for its December 2026 grant meeting, giving community projects across the five Tees Valley council areas until 12 November to make their case for support.

Middlesbrough community groups have three funding deadlines approaching in September
Local groups can currently apply for several Middlesbrough Council funds, while a free 8 September workshop will help voluntary organisations search for grants and strengthen applications.

£2,000 donation will help Redcar young carers get a day that recognises what they do
A community-fund award to The Junction Foundation is helping support a celebration for young people who take on caring responsibilities at home.

£20,000 Boost for Yatton House as Great Ayton Community Hub Expands Its Reach
A familiar building in the heart of Great Ayton is quietly proving just how powerful community spaces can be. The Yatton House Society has been awarded a £20,000 grant, providing a significant boost to its work supporting local residents and keeping an essential community hub alive and active. For a village where…
