News
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Solid Foundations leaves strong legacy for Northumberland residents
Posted 12th May 2026
The Solid Foundations programme has now ended after delivering powerful, practical support to 324 people across Northumberland. Community Action Northumberland helped bring tailored, local support into rural communities, boosting confidence, skills and wellbeing. — Read more.
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No More Excuses: What the new evidence means for affordable rural housing in Northumberland
Posted 6th May 2026
A new report by English Rural challenges long-held assumptions about rural housing costs. The report, entitled No More Excuses: Affordable Rural Housing Works, finds 44% lower management costs, 62% faster re-letting times and 87.6% tenant satisfaction in rural affordable homes compared with wider sector benchmarks. — Read more.
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£500 Microgrants Available for Rural Northumberland Groups
Posted 29th Apr 2026
Volunteer-led groups in rural Northumberland are invited to apply for Ballinger Charitable Trust Microgrants of £500 to support projects for older people (55+) and young people (approx. ages 5–18). — Read more.
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Ballinger Charitable Trust Microgrants - Projects supported so far
Posted 15th Apr 2026
Community Action Northumberland is delighted to be working in partnership with The Ballinger Charitable Trust to deliver the Ballinger Microgrants 2025/26 programme. — Read more.
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Rural Northumberland: How Community Action Northumberland is Tackling Health Inequalities
Posted 8th Apr 2026
The new Director of Public Health Annual Report 2025–2026, Rural Realities: Health Inequalities in Rural Northumberland, highlights the important work Community Action Northumberland is doing to help residents stay healthy, connected and supported. — Read more.