Funding Assistance Bodies
A selection of organisations offering funding opportunities and assistance including Lottery distribution and European Funding.
GuideStar UK is a charity governed by the charitable objective of supporting and promoting charities and the third sector.
ACRE - national network of Rural Community Councils
Action with Communities in Rural England is the national umbrella of the Rural Community Action Network (RCAN), which operates at national, regional and local level in support of rural communities across the country.
National Association for Voluntary and Community Action
NAVCA is the national voice of local third sector infrastructure in England. It's members work with 164,000 local third sector groups and organisations that provide community services, regenerate neighbourhoods, promote volunteering and tackle discrimination in partnership with local public bodies.
Community foundations are charities located across the UK dedicated to strengthening local communities, creating opportunities and tackling issues of disadvantage and exclusion.
The Charity Commission for England and Wales is established by law as the regulator and registrar of charities in England and Wales.
The Directory of Social Change (DSC), is a leading source of information and training to voluntary and community sectors worldwide. It has a fundraising programme and training opportunities.
FunderFinder is a small UK charity producing software and other resources, mainly for grant-seekers. They specialise in information and advice about charitable trusts and foundations that fund in the UK.
The Charities Aid Foundation is a registered charity that works to create greater value for charities and social enterprise.
The Association of Charitable Foundations
The AFC is a leading membership association for trusts and foundations in the UK with over 300 members ranging in size from small and local grant-makers to some of the world's largest foundations.
Funding Information North East (FINE)
Funding Information North East (FINE) is a project of six Local Development Agencies (LDA's) in the North East. FINE researches potential sources of funding for the voluntary and community sector and keeps organisations informed of funding opportunities .
Lottery Good Causes has a wide variety of funders including; Arts Council England, Awards for All, Big Lottery Fund, Heritage Lottery Fund, Olympic Lottery Distributor and Sport England.
NESTA (the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts)
NESTA is a body with a mission to make the UK more innovative by forming partnerships with innovators, policymakers, community organisations, educators and other investors.
The Coalfields Regeneration Trust (the Trust) is an independent grant-making organisation that was established in 1999 to improve the quality of life in Britain’s coalfield communities.
For funding opportunities, actitvies, institutions, services and statistics.
European Regional Development Fund
The ERDF Objective 2 programme is the main investment in the North East, bringing over £500 million to the region in the latest funding round (2000–2006).
ESFVON, is the North East of England's specialist regional development agency for organisations accessing or seeking to access European Funding.
Erasmus is the European Commission's flagship educational programme for Higher Education students, teachers and institutions.
Leonardo projects involve working with European partners to build partnerships, exchange best practice, increase staff expertise and develop the skills of learners.
LEADER+ is a European Community Initiative for assisting rural communities in improving the quality of life and economic prosperity in their local area.
Europe Direct 2010 Funding Application Form
The application form for Europe Direct 2010 Funding