Grants for Individuals

We support individuals through many funds. Below is a list of the funds you can apply to, including details on who can apply and how to do so.

We are currently in the process of updating our forms following our re-brand and office move. We appreciate your patience in this matter and ask that you please return all completed application forms to our new address at Victoria House regardless of the information on the form.

Grants available

BAT Bursary Fund

This fund is a bursary scheme to support the development of skills and the capacity of the voluntary sector, for people who live or volunteer in the Easington, Sedgefield and Darlington areas.

County Durham Educational Trust Fund

This fund provides education, mentoring and career support for 16-25 year olds who have left full time education with minimal or no qualifications.

Family Relief Fund

This fund makes welfare grants to families in need to help keep the family together.

Hylton House Fund

This fund provides financial assistance to individuals with cerebral palsy, their families and carers who live in County Durham and Darlington.

John T Shuttleworth Ropner Memorial Fund

This fund provides grants of up to £1,000 to ill, elderly or disabled individuals and their carers in the Tees Valley area.

Kenneth Molloy Fund

This fund supports people registered at Burnhope Surgery as well as the people of Burnhope and its surrounding area.

National Federation of Demolition Contractors (NE Region)

This fund provides grants of up to £500 to provide equipment and / or respite care for children and young people who have a disability or a life shortening illness.

Prince's Trust Development Awards Programme

The Prince's Trust Development Awards Programme provides grants of up to £500 to help young people get into education, training or employment.

Stanhope Castle Charitable Trust

This fund gives education and training grants to young people (under 25) who are or who have been in the care of, looked after or under a Supervision Order to the local authority.

Surviving Winter Appeal for Individuals

Funding is available to individuals over the age of 18 who have a low household income and are considered to be in fuel poverty.