Funding sources are subject to change if there are any links that do not work please let us know.

Funding Search Engines
http://www.fundingcentral.org.uk/ - this is a new website and as such there are a few minor glitches.

Lottery Funding
Arts Council - Funding for arts projects - http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/
Awards for All - The Big Lottery's small grants programme - http://www.awardsforall.org.uk/
Big Lottery Fund - Wide range of funding programmes  - http://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/
Heritage Lottery Fund - Funding for Heritage projects - http://www.hlf.org.uk/
Sport England - Funding for community based sport - http://www.sportengland.org/

The Community Foundation serving Tyne & Wear and Northumberland
The Community Foundation manages over 200 funds set up by individuals, families and companies. They have a single application form and will match your application to the most appropriate fund. From time to time they manage funds which require a different application form.

General Funds - Over 200 funds - http://www.communityfoundation.org.uk/
Grassroots - Grants for small organisations - www.communityfoundation.org.uk/funds/grassrootsgrants/

Northumberland County Council
Funding available to bid for from Northumberland County Council - Community Chest Scheme www.northumberland.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=4778

Northumberland National Park
The National Park operate two funds -  The Sustainable Development Fund and National Park Area Fund.
www.northumberlandnationalpark.org.uk/grantsandsupport

LEADER
There are 3 LEADER projects operating in Northumberland.
Northumberland Uplands - http://www.nuleader.eu/
Northumberland Coast & Lowlands - email ivanhewitt@enrgi.co.uk
North Pennine Dales - http://www.northpenninedalesleader.co.uk/

Other Funders
A list of other funders known to support organisations in Northumberland, please note this list is not exhaustive and only includes those organisations with a website. This list is currently being developed.

Sir James Knott Trust - http://www.knott-trust.co.uk/
Greggs Foundation - http://www.greggsfoundation.org.uk/
Esh Charitable Trust - http://www.eshcharitabletrust.org.uk/
The Banks Community Fund - http://www.banksfoundation.org.uk/
SITA Trust - http://www.sitatrust.org.uk/
Esmee Fairbairn Foundation - http://www.esmeefairbairn.org.uk/
Tudor Trust - http://www.tudortrust.org.uk/
Lloyds TSB Foundation - http://www.lloydstsbfoundations.org.uk/
Northern Rock Foundation - http://www.nr-foundation.org.uk/