Community Foundation North East - The 1989 Willan Charitable Trust 2026 (With Funding Available)

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About Community Foundation North East - The 1989 Willan Charitable Trust

The 1989 Willan Charitable Trust Fund supports charitable activities that benefit communities across North East England.The fund focuses particularly on tackling social deprivation, supporting communities experiencing disadvantage, and strengthening the quality of life for local residents.Funding can support both organisations and specific community projects, provided they demonstrate a clear local need and meaningful benefit to eligible communities.

• Sponsor Organisation: Community Foundation North East

Benefits of Community Foundation North East - The 1989 Willan Charitable Trust

Typical grants range from:

• £1,000 to £10,000 for most applications.
• Up to £20,000 in core or unrestricted support in exceptional circumstances.

The larger unrestricted grants may provide £10,000 per year for two years.

Additional limits apply to certain types of applications:

• Uniformed youth organisations will normally receive no more than £1,500.
• Project Trust gap-year voluntary work can receive up to £500 toward expenses.

The amount awarded depends on the strength of the application, demonstrated need, available funding, and the fund’s priorities.

Community Foundation North East - The 1989 Willan Charitable Trust Requirements

Eligible applicants generally include:

• Registered charities.
• Exempt charities and organisations.
• Excepted organisations.
• Branches of national charities with annual income below £1.5 million.

Organisations must conduct activities that solely benefit North East England.

Applicants should demonstrate:

• A clearly identified local need.
• A strong understanding of the community being served.
• The capacity to deliver the proposed work.
• Why local charitable funding is essential.
• How the project will improve outcomes for beneficiaries.

Application Date and Process

• Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

31 December, 2026

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