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County Durham & Tees Valley
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Looking for funding for your community group or voluntary organisation in County Durham or South Yorkshire? Check out our funds with February deadlines, including the @OnPathEnergy Marr Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund. To apply, visit our website: pointnorth.org.uk/grants/
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Our thoughts are with his wife, Lady Nicholson, his daughter and family during this difficult time. Sir Paul will be dearly missed, but his legacy will forever remain at the heart of Point North’s mission.
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We're hiring! We’re looking for a Fund Manager to join our team in County Durham. If you’re organised, compassionate, & excited to help donors & community groups create a brighter tomorrow, this could be your perfect role. Apply by visiting our website: pointnorth.org.uk/fund-manag…
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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from all of us at Point North! ✨🎄 We hope your Christmas is filled with love & laughter, and festive cheer.
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As the countdown to the end of the year begins, we’re taking a moment to reflect and to thank YOU for being part of our journey. Watch our short video to see some of our highlights from this year👇
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Our office will be closed from 4pm on Fri 20 Dec & reopens on Mon 6 Jan 2025. If you're submitting a grant application, don’t worry—we'll process it when we're back. Merry Christmas & a happy New Year from all of us at Point North! 🎅🎄
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Thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey this year. Some of our highlights: 💷 Awarded £5.5 million in grants 🌟 Enriched the lives of 1.6 million people 🤝 Supported 643 groups and charities 🪙 Opened 60+ funds 🎉 Launched our bold and award-winning rebrand
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The North East’s first Multibank has opened. Supported by @AmazonUK and with backing from @GordonBrown, The Junction Multibank will support more than 75,000 families in Tees Valley by providing essentials all in one place.
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“Charities are being asked to do more and more with less and less funding.” Ahead of the budget, our Chief Executive, Michelle Cooper shares her initial thoughts on the upcoming budget and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. #AutumnBudget
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Applications for the @OnPathEnergy Penny Hill Wind Farm Community Fund closes on Wednesday 16 October. Up to £7,000 is available for a range of community or environmental projects. Find out more and apply🔽 pointnorth.org.uk/grants/pen…
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Applications for our Hook Moor Wind Farm Community Fund close on Wednesday 9 October. Up to £3,000 is available for a range of community or environmental projects. Find out more and apply🔽 pointnorth.org.uk/grants/hoo…
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Applications for our Lambs Hill Wind Farm Community Fund close this Tuesday 1 October. Up to £3,000 is available for a range of community or environmental projects. Find out more and apply🔽 pointnorth.org.uk/grants/lam…
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Applications for our Moor House Wind Farm Community Fund close this Tuesday 1 October. Up to £7,000 is available for a range of community or environmental projects. Find out more and apply🔽 pointnorth.org.uk/grants/moo…
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Young Carers spend more time isolated & caring for loved ones during the school holidays. Which is why we're proud to support The Junction Foundation with a grant to provide opportunities for Young Carers to attend social events & group trips. See their latest adventure👇
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“Coming here, that’s the only person they might have spoke to in that day.” We were moved by Lesley and Caroline's stories on how our Welcome Spaces Fund is making a difference in Shildon, reducing isolation and building community.
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Our Acumen Legacy Fund is open & helping people in East Durham access training & employment support. Grants up to £1,000 can be used to cover costs of: Course equipment Travel to training Childcare Interview clothes Driving lessons For more & to apply: pointnorth.org.uk/grants/acu…
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The NHS North East and North Cumbria @NorthernCancer Prehabilitation Fund is now open! Grants between £5,000 and  £10,000 are available for projects that make a difference to the health & wellbeing of people living with cancer. Find out more & apply🔽 pointnorth.org.uk/grants/nor…
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Thank you, Jubilee Fields Community Centre for a showing us around your Welcome Space. We loved meeting your team, community and volunteers and hearing about how you've helped people feel less alone and isolated with a grant from our Welcome Spaces Fund.
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In July, we launched three new health & wellbeing grants for groups & individuals in County Durham & the wider North East. Grants between £500 and £10,000 are available to apply for now. To find out more & apply, please visit: pointnorth.org.uk/grants/
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Huge well done to Nigel for completing an incredible 84 mile walk in 8 days to raise funds for Jubilee Community Centre, a recipient of our Welcome Spaces Fund! There’s still time to donate to Nigel’s fundraiser! gofundme.com/f/nigels-hadria…
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What doesn't change is our commitment to fighting poverty and enriching lives, and our determination to create a better today and a brighter tomorrow for people in our region. ➡️ pointnorth.org.uk/about/rebr…
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So, as Point North, we will continue to serve our communities in County Durham and Darlington but also in the Tees Valley and the wider North East - as the need grows and as the wishes of our donors change.
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The decision to rebrand now is to better reflect the day-to-day work we’re already doing and have been doing for some time. Our grant making footprint is expanding, our donor geography is expanding and we know the need is greater than ever. ➡️ pointnorth.org.uk/about/rebr…
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Today, County Durham Community Foundation becomes Point North. We will celebrate our 30th anniversary next year, and our switch from County Durham Community Foundation to Point North is designed to put is in the best position for the next 30 years. ➡️ pointnorth.org.uk/about/rebr…
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Applications for our Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund near Broom Hill, Langley & High Hope II close this Sunday 21 July. Up to £2,000 is available for a range of community or environmental projects. Find out more and apply🔽 cdcf.org.uk/grants-for-group…
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Our Organisational Sustainability Fund is open. The Fund provides grants to sustain current work, increase capacity, or improve sustainability. Annual income <£750K? Apply for up to £10K Annual income <£250K? Apply for up to £5K Find out more🔽 cdcf.org.uk/grants-for-group…
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🚨 Fund Open: Youth Opportunities Fund Our Youth Opportunities Fund provides grants up to £1,000 to support people under 24 in County Durham reach their potential in a particular sport or field. Find out more & apply🔽 cdcf.org.uk/apply-for-a-gran…
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Applications for our Wind Farm Community Benefit Funds near Walkway, Trimdon Grange and Butterwick Moor close on Sunday 7 July. Grants up to £5,000 are available for a range of community or environmental projects. Find out more and apply🔽 cdcf.org.uk/grants-for-group…
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The rising cost of food, energy and other essential items is putting pressure on household budgets and families are having to make impossible choices. Our CEO, Michelle Cooper, explains why we’re backing the #OurEssentials campaign, led by @TrussellTrust and @jrf_uk Watch 👇
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Our Welcome Spaces Fund supported 117 local organisations to offer a warm and welcome space, hot food and essential items to more than 12,600 people in County Durham. Paul* is one of those people. This is his story. [Thread 1/4] #GuaranteeOurEssentials
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Right now, one in five people in County Durham are struggling to stay warm, fed and clean. If we are to build a brighter tomorrow, we first need a better today. This starts with everyone having access to essential items. #GuaranteeOurEssentials @TrussellTrust @jrf_uk
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The excitement of #euro2024 is kicking in, so of course, we're diving right in with an office sweepstake! ⚽️ Is it fair to say Sarah isn’t too pleased with the country she drew? 😂
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Our team completed an ‘Introduction to Neurodiversity in the Workplace’ training with Rosie from Divergent Consulting. We explored: Neurodiversity Neurodiversity Simulation Reasonable Accommodations Sensory Overload Executive Functions Thank you for the fidget bags Rosie!
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Is your community group in need of funding to sustain current work or grow? Our Organisational Sustainability Fund can support you with up to £5k. This can cover core costs or be used to develop new services. bit.ly/3sJlLvz
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One week left to apply for up to £6,000 from the Darlington Building Society Fund to continue (or start) charitable work or community projects that enrich lives and have a positive impact on your local area. @DarlingtonBS Read more + apply by 30 May bit.ly/49U8Lm4
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🚨 Up to £5,000 for orgs working in County Durham & Darlington Orgs with an annual income of less than £250,000 can apply for our Organisational Sustainability Fund to go towards sustaining current work, increasing capacity or improving sustainability. bit.ly/3sJlLvz
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🚨 Fund Open: Acumen Legacy Fund Grants up to £1,000 for unemployed people living in East Durham who are facing barriers to employment, skills development or vocational training programmes.     Find out more and apply through our website. bit.ly/3UxhC7L
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Nominations are now open for the 10th North East Charity Awards! 🎉 Join us in celebrating the people & charities of the North East who are making a difference every day. Visit the website and nominate before 3 July. northeastcharityawards.co.uk… #NECharityAwards @NECharityAwards
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Up to £6,000 is available from the Darlington Building Society Fund for charities and voluntary-led organisations to continue their work, develop services and fund projects that positively impact local communities. @DarlingtonBS Read more + apply bit.ly/49U8Lm4
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Communities near wind farms could access funds for events and activities in your area thanks to the Banks Renewables Funds. Check our website if you live in any of the following areas for grants ranging from £3,000 - £7,000 (location dependent). bit.ly/3W9DSad
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This Thursday 2 May, join us for a Virtual Funding Information Session with @DurhamComAction We'll let you know which of our funds are open, who can apply and how to apply. We'll answer any questions you have to make the application process easier. durhamcommunityaction.org.uk…
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A few days left to create a brighter tomorrow for County Durham students The Atom Futures Fund offers £250 to Year 13 pupils who apply to a Russell Group University, plus more funding if the pupil is successful. Apply by 29 April, more details ➡️ bit.ly/4420Sdi
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Calling higher education teachers in County Durham 🚨 One week left for year 13 students to apply for an unrestricted financial incentive to support an application to a Russell Group University with the Atom Futures Fund. Find out more on our website bit.ly/4420Sdi
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We joined Pelton Fell Community Partnership for Shrove Tuesday! We visited with the High Sheriff of County Durham, Anne Elliott ahead of the High Sheriff Youth Awards later this month. The awards are a chance to thank youth groups enriching lives in County Durham and beyond.
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The difference you can make in County Durham goes way beyond a donation. We need people like you, who care about shared community spaces, giving our children the best opportunities or ending poverty. Sign up to see how a little care goes a long way. bit.ly/3wq8Xvy
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Community groups in County Durham!  Are you looking for extra funding?  Are you supporting your community through difficult times or helping make tomorrow a little better?  We've a range of grants to help. Sign up to be notified when grants are available bit.ly/3I3xmcK
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Up to £5,000 available for organisations in the Stanley Parish Wards who focus on enriching the lives of the local community. Apply by Sunday 11 February. cdcf.org.uk/foundation-news/…
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Calling all Community Sports & Physical Activity groups in #CountyDurham. Grants of up to £2,000 available, apply before 20 February. Find out more and apply though out Website.
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The Saltway are offering an 8 week programme to small charities to help them thrive. Teaching you to plan, film, and edit your fundraising video to allow you to publish your appeal with confidence. Applications close 14 February. To apply; bit.ly/3Owd1R5
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Calling all voluntary groups & charities in #CountyDurham, apply for funding to support your community work, visit our website to see all funds with deadlines this month & apply online. We're looking for arts, culture & sports projects in particular. cdcf.org.uk/foundation-news/…
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Organisations working across all aspects of health and wellbeing in County Durham and Darlington, who want to receive referrals from the NHS Waiting Well Fund, you could access up to £5,000 of funding to help with the programme. Apply by 26 January bit.ly/42fxI9H
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For anyone working with young people in County Durham, Darlington, Hartlepool and Stockton - you could receive up to £3,000 to support your work in the community. Nominate yourself for the High Sheriff Awards by this Sunday, 21 January. bit.ly/3GNAmt0
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For community groups with spaces available, you can apply for up to £3,000 this winter so that more people can access a warm and welcoming space in County Durham. Find out more on our website about how to apply for the Welcome Spaces fund: bit.ly/4b0lTIq
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Are you working with young people in County Durham, Darlington, Hartlepool and Stockton? Nominate your group for a High Sheriff Award and receive up to £3,000 to help with your projects. Be quick, deadline is 21 January! cdcf.org.uk/grants-for-group…
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Calling all charities/not-for profits in #CountyDurham or #Darlington who are providing (or want to provide) support for patients on the Waiting Well Programme. Join our informal webinar on 11 January to find out more & see if you're eligible. Sign up forms.office.com/e/QM2dqS1h5…
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Merry Christmas from all of us at the Foundation. We wish you a peaceful and happy festive season. Our offices will be closed from 4pm today, 22 December and we'll be back at 9am on Tuesday 2 January 2024.
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Calling all charities and not-for profits in County Durham or Darlington who are providing (or want to provide) support for patients on the Waiting Well Programme. Join our informal webinar on 4 January to find out more & see if you're eligible. Sign up bit.ly/48kP8Do
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Thank you to every person & business that contributed to our Poverty Hurts work - you've helped us exceed our £1 million target! All the funds are being distributed to community groups, volunteer projects, individuals & families in need of support. uk.news.yahoo.com/county-dur…
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Don't miss the deadline for the Household Support Fund, you can apply for up to £10,000 to make people's lives easier. Listen to how grants have already been used in this video. For the County Durham area only, apply on our website by 17 December. bit.ly/3QS7YLa
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Today is the final day to get applications in to us for the Organisational Sustainability Fund. This is for organisations in County Durham & Darlington. Up to £5,000 to help you sustain current work, increase capacity and improve future sustainability. bit.ly/3sJlLvz
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For community groups in County Durham, we're joining @DurhamComAction on Mon 4 Dec to share information on some of our open funds, answer any questions you may have on eligibility and give advice on making an application. Online event, book here: bit.ly/3utqUIJ
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Household Support Funding – last chance to apply! Does your community group support people impacted by the rising costs of food, energy and other living expenses? Funding is available from our Household Support Fund, find out more on our website: bit.ly/3QS7YLa
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We've co-signed @nechildpoverty's letter to the Chancellor asking for an increase to Universal Credit in line with inflation because we need to alleviate the pressures and impacts of poverty, not burden families further. Read more in @TheNorthernEcho thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2…
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We see the importance of role models every day, people who make a difference or inspire others, that’s why the Wear Businesswomen Awards are so important to celebrate those leading the way. Congratulations to all nominees and winners tonight! @WearBusiness1 #WearBizWomen
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Gifts made to @lumieredurham could be eligible for match funding from County Durham Community Foundation, unlocking funding for the Lumiere Learning & Participation programme and our Poverty Hurts Appeal. Thank you to @SherwoodsUK for choosing to make a difference County Durham.
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Recently we accompanied some donors of the Foundation on a visit to Lifeline Community Action. They showed us the work they do to provide essential goods and support to those most in need. Thank you to @AycliffeLCA for your commitment to fighting poverty and making a difference.
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If you're working with vulnerable communities in County Durham and the Tees Valley, come along to our Cost of Living Webinar to find out what funds you can access to help with high prices for food, energy and other essentials. Find out more & register: cdcf.org.uk/events/cost-of-l…
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Nominations for the @bmeawards are open! From personal achievements to collective success for organisations who have advanced the opportunities for BME communities and demonstrated positive change in Tees Valley. Nominate now, bmeawards.co.uk/nominate-now…
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Calling residents and stakeholders of #Peterlee - Peterlee Town Council is exploring options for a sustainable future for Shotton Hall as a community asset. They're keen to hear your views, take this short questionnaire, and find out about upcoming events bit.ly/3RuSJto
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If you've had 'sustainability' on your radar for a while, but have no idea where to start, then training with @GoingGreen_NE is exactly what you need. We've joined forces with them to offer fully funded bursaries. Apply by 30 Sept, find out more here: bit.ly/43ZAdMk
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Everyone from County Durham is invited to reimagine the castle as their own piece of art as part of #LumiereDurham this year. Create a design, submit it to the Lumiere team and you could see your art up in lights. 💡 lumiere-festival.com/take-pa…
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Voluntary and community groups in East Durham are invited to an in-person workshop and networking event on Monday 18 September, about how to get started in environmental sustainability. Register here: lnkd.in/eXz5kc-P
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⛑️ Health Improvement Fund Open Grants of up to £7,500 for projects to improve the health and wellbeing for people in #CountyDurham and #Darlington. Find out more on our website - deadline 8 Oct. bit.ly/3QUgsTt
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