Our £1m funding pledge is a significant addition to the region’s charitable sector, so we want it to make a real impact.
Priority will be given to applications that are client-led, show how their work meets funding priority aims, and/or how it inspires others.
When awarding grants, Trustees will be mindful of Bernicia’s operating areas, as well as funding cold spots and high areas of need, to make sure funding is targeted in areas where this will have the greatest impact.
Grants to help talented young people will be prioritised to those whose personal circumstances might limit their chances of success, and where a helping hand from us will reduce those barriers.
We will fund projects and initiatives that support our inclusion and inspiration objectives.
Inclusion Grant Programme
Our Inclusion Grant Programme will be awarded to those who prioritise:
Social inclusion
Economic inclusion
Inspiration Grant Programme
Our Inspiration Grant Programme will be awarded to inspirational young people aged 24 or under/organisations that deal with inspirational young people aged 24 or under who demonstrate real talent and potential. This can be anything from sporting skills, academia, performing arts to creative flair. Please note that Inspiration grants will only be awarded to individuals. Organisations should apply for an Inclusion Grant
Unfortunately, these programmes will not fund:
We will fund core costs for eligible organisations to help them recover from the impact of Covid-19
See our Eligibility Criteria and Application Guide for more details