North East Forum on Ageing

The Joicey Trust

The Trust makes grants within its main beneficial area of Northumberland and the old Metropolitan Borough of Tyne & Wear (i.e. all NE and SR postcodes and DH4/5). It also welcomes applications from the eastern Scottish Borders. Grants are made across a wide spectrum for either revenue (including ‘core funding’) or capital expenditure. Applications for […]

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Caring – it’s everyone’s business report 2023

On Thursday 23rd November 2023, over sixty people from various personal and professional backgrounds attended the carers conference, the first to happen in Newcastle since 2015. Watch a summary video of the Caring it’s everyone’s business Conference here The conference included presentations by keynote speakers from Adult and Children’s Social Care, Newcastle City Council as

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Free breakfast at Asda

Available until 20th March 2024 Asda have announced that it’s offering all customers a free warming breakfast porridge and a hot drink. The initiative is open to all ages and will run until 20th March daily from 8am to 12pm, in the retailers 205 Asda Cafés. The partnership with Quaker will allow customers to enjoy a

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Billy’s Lifeline

We are dedicated to supporting families and loved ones who have lost someone to suicide. Based in the Northeast of England, our primary focus is on establishing a secure and compassionate environment where individuals impacted by suicide can access immediate practical and emotional support. Our goal is to alleviate the stigma associated with suicide loss

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The Hobson Charity Grants

The Hobson Charity was founded in 1985 and was established to achieve the following objectives: THE HOBSON CHARITY – A GRANT GIVING CHARITY Cost of living update Due to the current situation, the trustees are focusing their attention to urgent Cost of living related applications from ‘frontline’ service charitable organisations. If your request is urgent and

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NCVO – The Road Ahead 2024: Opportunities and challenges for the voluntary sector

Last week, the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (About us | NCVO) published their annual report that helps charities prepare strategically for the year ahead. This year’s report covers the challenges and opportunities provided by the upcoming general election, plus guidance on surviving tough economic times and navigating shifting social and technological tides. “This year

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Green Hall Foundation

Maximum value: £ 10,000 Opens: 1st March 2024 9am Closes: when 150 applications have been received Grants for UK registered charities to fund special projects or the purchase of equipment that will benefit their charitable purposes. Objectives of Fund The foundation’s objective is to sustainably improve lives among the sick, the elderly, the disabled and the disadvantaged,

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