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

Applications are now closed until July 2023.

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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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£468,000

of funds awarded in 2020/21

5,700

people expected to benefit from funds awarded in 2020/21

£200,000

Emergency Relief Fund provided for North East authorities

10

weeks is our current notification period to applicants

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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

Latest news

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Fenham Community Centre thrown a financial by The Bernicia Foundation to continue supporting young people with vital services. Centre manager Mark Gowland pictured with Erin Thomas, right and Ellieann McDonnell who attend the centre for help with studies.
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Community cost of living plea to help keep local youngsters in education

A popular Newcastle community centre experiencing a surge in young people needing its services as well as rocketing energy bills, has secured a financial lifeline to support its hugely important work. Fenham Community Centre supports up to 200 young people each week with homework, social activities, friendship groups and accessing…

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