Reimagining community inclusion at The Bernicia Foundation

Here to support projects that deliver real lasting community benefit and help inspirational young people to fulfil their potential

The Foundation is now closed. The next round will open 30/06/25 and close midnight on 11/08/25.

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Inclusion Grant

Supporting economic and social inclusion

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Inspiration Grant

Supporting young people to pursue their talent and reach their potential

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£167,000

of funds awarded in 2024/25

8,000

people expected to benefit from funds awarded in 2024/25

£1.2million+

of funds awarded to date

183

grants have been awarded to date

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Giving our local community a helping hand

We give people from all walks of life in the North East a helping hand to develop their skills, find opportunities and create better futures for themselves and their communities.

The Bernicia Foundation donation has been a huge blessing and has enabled us to open our doors over longer hours, especially on evenings and weekends when a lot of young people are vulnerable”

Rob Cox, YMCA Northumberland

What our customers say

The Bernicia Foundation donation has been a huge blessing and has enabled us to open our doors over longer hours, especially on evenings and weekends when a lot of young people are vulnerable”

Rob Cox, YMCA Northumberland

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Staff at BELS community toy library secure grant to continue charity work
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Toy library secures £10,000 foundation grant to support North Tyneside families

North Tyneside’s Baby Equipment Loan Service and Toy Library (BELS) has secured £10,000 grant funding from The Bernicia Foundation to continue its vital work providing an affordable, high-quality toy and baby equipment loan service for families across the region. Founded over 40 years ago by the Young Women’s Group in…

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