Community projects we're supporting

Our Venator Community Fund grants make a difference to teams and community groups across the North East of England. Check out how our funding is enabling teamwork and innovation across our region.

Projects we've supported

Here's how we're making a difference.

From hockey clubs to homeless charities, primary schools to dementia projects, Venator’s Community Fund has already awarded over £20,000 of grant funding to schools, groups and organisations that demonstrate great teamwork and innovative thinking.

Thinking about applying for a grant from one of our funds and need some inspiration for your application? Check out some of our previous winners below!

Community Fund 2022

Community Kids Club

South Tyneside kids club secures £750 community grant from the Venator Community Fund.

Community Fund 2022

Yarm Wellness

£250 grant helps set up men’s mental health group in Yarm.

Community Fund 2022

Middlesbrough Powerchair Football Club

Middlesbrough Powerchair Football Club scores after receiving £250 community grant.

Community Fund 2022

Autism Parents Together

Charity supporting children with additional needs benefits from £250 community grant.

Community Fund 2022

Nite Light Community Interest Company (CIC)

Teesside homeless charity wins £1,000 community grant from the Venator Community Fund to support those in need.

Community Fund 2021

Hartlepool Rugby Football Club

A Hartlepool-based sports club that offers free rugby for children has secured a £1,000 grant from the Venator Community Fund.

Community Fund 2021

Heel & Toe Children’s Charity

A £250 grant from the Venator Community Fund has been awarded to Heel & Toe Children’s Charity in the North East.

Together Fund 2019

Daisy Chain Project

Young people affected by autism will benefit from an exciting white water rafting experience at the Tees Barrage, thanks to their £250 grant.

Together Fund 2019

Feeding Families

North East charity, Feeding Families, won the top grant of £1,000 after receiving over 5,259 public votes in our second Together Fund in 2019.

Together Fund 2019

Newcastle University Women’s Football Club

Newcastle University Women’s Football Club scored a £250 grant from our Together Fund 2019 – and it’s already delivering results on the pitch.

Previous fund winners and runners up

Together Fund 2018

Together Fund 2018

See the winners and runners up from the 2018 Together Fund.

Bright Ideas 2019

Bright Ideas 2019

See all the winners and runners up from 2019 Bright Ideas Funds.

Together Fund 2019

Together Fund 2019

See the winners and runners up from the 2018 Together Fund.