Deadline: 1-Jul-25
The Hadrian Trust is requesting grant applications to help social welfare and charitable organisations working to improve the lives of people in the North East of England.
Funding Information
- Grants are normally between £500 and £2,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applications are considered for running costs, project costs, part salaries and basic equipment under the following headings:
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- Social Welfare:
Ineligibility Criteria
- 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
- They do not give grants for individuals.
Application Requirements
- If you are writing to us it should be based on the application form and include:
- The name and address of your organisation and its registered charity number. (If not registered, you will need to provide the name of a registered charity or CVS and its charity number that is prepared to administer funds on your behalf)
- The name and contact details of the person who can talk about the application
- What type of organisation you are, who you serve and how you benefit the community. Please give an estimate of how many people you think benefit from your work
- The length of time you have been established
- How many trustees/committee members, staff/volunteers you have
- What relationship, if any, you have with similar organisations
- Your main funding source, annual turnover and reserves.
For more information, visit Hadrian Trust.