North East Humanists is a small registered charity that has been active for over 60 years and has a membership of about 200 people. Due to the generosity of our members over the years, we have accumulated some reserves which we would like to give to the local community. Could we help you? See the summary below where you can also download files with complete information about the grant and our application process. Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or would like to apply.
***IMPORTANT NOTICE***
OUR FIRST ROUND OF FUNDING IS NOW COMPLETE. WE ARE REVIEWING THE PROCEDURES AND IMPACTS FROM THE FUND TO DETERMINE IF / HOW / WHEN WE WILL OFFER ANOTHER ROUND OF GRANTS. PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE NOTIFIED WHEN THIS REVIEW HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
OUR FIRST ROUND OF FUNDING IS NOW COMPLETE. WE ARE REVIEWING THE PROCEDURES AND IMPACTS FROM THE FUND TO DETERMINE IF / HOW / WHEN WE WILL OFFER ANOTHER ROUND OF GRANTS. PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE NOTIFIED WHEN THIS REVIEW HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
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Launch Date
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1st July 2021
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Eligibility
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We fund short-term projects to help the community. Open to all groups. Some funding restrictions apply.
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Applications
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Easy 2-stage process*
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Decisions
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On an ongoing basis. First-come first-served.
3-week turnaround for stage 1. 4-week turnaround for stage 2. |
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Deadline
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31st January 2022
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Downloads
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* Application forms for stage 2 will be sent to successful applicants from stage 1.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who do we fund?
Our community fund is targeted to help community groups that are reliant on donations and fundraising for their activities. This includes registered charities large and small. It also includes “voluntary and community groups” as defined by websites such as Community Action and Third Sector Protect. This means groups or organisations which work for the public benefit and are:
What do we fund?
Our microgrants are intended to be spent on small, stand-alone projects. These projects may, of course, be integrated into a larger set of activities, but the funds we supply should enable the entirety of the project to be completed. In other words, our microgrants should not be used to top up or fill out larger grant projects.
Where do we fund?
Our grants are intended for the same local area where our members reside. North East Humanists covers a large stretch of the country that includes Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, County Durham, and Teesside. We want our grants to go to organisations that are headquartered here and be used for projects that target communities here.
Our community fund is targeted to help community groups that are reliant on donations and fundraising for their activities. This includes registered charities large and small. It also includes “voluntary and community groups” as defined by websites such as Community Action and Third Sector Protect. This means groups or organisations which work for the public benefit and are:
- Structured — A constitution or other “governing document” sets the rules for how the group is organised and run.
- Self-governing — The group is independent from any other organisation and free to appoint their own management committee.
- Not for Profit — The groups are often or largely managed by volunteers who are only reimbursed for their volunteer expenses. Some salaried staff may be part of the management structure, but no one within the group will receive profits from the group’s activities. Any profits made must be reinvested in the group or the community, such as with a community interest company (CIC).
What do we fund?
Our microgrants are intended to be spent on small, stand-alone projects. These projects may, of course, be integrated into a larger set of activities, but the funds we supply should enable the entirety of the project to be completed. In other words, our microgrants should not be used to top up or fill out larger grant projects.
Where do we fund?
Our grants are intended for the same local area where our members reside. North East Humanists covers a large stretch of the country that includes Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, County Durham, and Teesside. We want our grants to go to organisations that are headquartered here and be used for projects that target communities here.
