Penny Hill Wind Farm Community Benefits Fund

Apply by Friday 7 March 2025 | Up to £7,000 | Click here to apply

The fund supports community groups, voluntary organisations and environmental projects east of Sheffield, specifically in Aston, Thurcroft, Treeton, Ulley, and Whiston.

Examples of projects this fund can support include:

• Benches for the benefit of the local community
• Equipment to support a community event
• Improving energy efficiency of a local sports club or community building

Heysham South Wind Farm Community Fund

Apply by Friday 7 March 2025 | Up to £7,000 | Click here to apply

The fund supports community groups, voluntary organisations, and environmental projects located inland from Morecambe Bay, specifically in Heaton-with-Oxcliffe, Heysham, Middleton, and Overton.

Examples of projects this fund can support include:

• Benches for the benefit of the local community
• Equipment to support a community event
• Improving energy efficiency of a local sports club or community building

Armistead Wind Farm Community Fund

Apply by Friday 21 March 2025 | Up to £5,000 | Click here to apply

The fund supports community groups, voluntary organisations and environmental projects in and around South Lakeland in Cumbria, specifically in Old Hutton, New Hutton, Killington, Preston Patrick, and Mansergh

Examples of projects this fund can support include:

• Benches for the benefit of the local community
• Equipment to support a community event
• Improving energy efficiency of a local sports club or community building

Hook Moor Wind Farm Community Fund

Apply by Monday 24 March 2025 | Up to £3,000 | Click here to apply

The fund supports community groups, voluntary organisations, and environmental projects located just east of Leeds, specifically in Aberford and Micklefield.

Examples of projects this fund can support include:

• Benches for the benefit of the local community
• Equipment to support a community event
• Improving energy efficiency of a local sports club or community building

Durham County Cricket Club Youth Trust

Apply by Friday 21 March 2025 | Up to £2,500 | Click here to apply

The fund supports charities, voluntary organisations, and clubs affiliated with Durham Cricket Board that:

• develop young cricketers
• strengthen local clubs
• strengthen the sport in the region

Examples of projects this fund can support include:

• Cricket equipment that is predominantly for the use of young cricketers
• Initiatives that support junior cricket development
• Coaching fees for sessions to engage young people for a limited time period

Grants without deadlines

Change Lives Today

No deadline | Up to £3,000 | Click here to apply

The fund provides grants to community groups in County Durham that help people with access to everyday essentials.

Examples of projects this fund can support include:

• Food-related projects, including ‘holiday hunger’ projects
• Activities that reduce isolation
• Advice on energy consumption and payments
• Benefit eligibility checks or debt advice

SWEF Business Grant

No deadline | Between £500 and £2,000 | Click here to apply

The fund provides grants to support young people in County Durham and Tees Valley to grow their businesses.

Examples of what the grant can be used for include:

• Equipment that will help a business increase production where there is proven demand
• Materials/stock for a new product line
• Prototypes
• Website/booking system build