Deadline: 21-Jun-21
Applications are now open for the Hadrian Trust Grant Program to support people and communities to the best of their abilities and to improve the lives of people living and working in the North East of England.
Focus Areas
- Social Welfare
- Projects that support people who are disadvantaged because of their social or economic circumstances
- Help for people with debt or their welfare rights and benefits
- Prisoners, ex-offenders or those at risk of offending and their families
- Community centers and groups offering a range of activities for the benefit of the community
- Hospices and centers providing care for those who are terminally ill and their families
- Homelessness projects providing accommodation and opportunities for individuals and families to support their own tenancies
- Youth
- Projects that maximize young people’s potential especially those facing economic and social disadvantage
- Support for young people and children including uniformed organisations and those seeking to improve young people’s skills and employability
- Young people who are ex-offenders or those who are at risk of offending and those engaged in anti-social behaviour
- Youth clubs and groups providing alternative curriculum activities for young people
- Disabled or Elderly
- Projects that support older people who are vulnerable and/or isolated to engage with the wider community and with their peer group
- Projects that enable older people to remain independent and in their own homes
- Opportunities for older people to take part in social and educational activities in care homes, their own homes or within organisations in the community
- Opportunities for people with disabilities to take part in society and achieve their aspirations
- Support for people with disabilities, their families and carers to live independently and engage in employability, leisure and educational opportunities
- Women
- Work that supports women who are victims of domestic violence and their families
- Projects that assist women to achieve their aspirations in the world of work and leisure
- Women’s groups and activities that promote women’s rights and equality of opportunity
- Ethnic Minorities
- Activities that promote equality of opportunity for people from ethnic backgrounds
- Projects that encourage integration and understanding of different cultures
- Projects aimed at education, employment and social inclusion
- Environment
- Projects that improve the environment and involve the local community and people
- Activities that promote sustainable environmental improvements
- Opportunities for social, educational and leisure activities for people of all ages within their local environments
- Education
- Projects that offer educational opportunities for people of all ages that improve their quality of life
- Activities of an educational nature that support young people’s future aspirations
- Projects that are community based and appeal to people who would not normally access educational opportunities
- The Arts
- Projects that promote the use of the arts to develop community cohesion
- Activities that bring people together to appreciate music, drama and dance
- Community based projects that aim to enhance people’s understanding and enjoyment of the arts
Funding Information
- Grants are normally between £500 and £2,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Their grants are to help social welfare and charitable organizations working to improve the lives of people in the North East of England.
Restrictions
- Capital projects that are for major building improvements
- Repair of buildings used solely for worship
- Animal protection charities
- Charities based outside of the geographical area of interest
- Medical research
- National charities making general appeals
- National charities without a base in the North East of England
For more information, visit https://www.hadriantrust.co.uk/