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.
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!
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Community Fund 2022
Community Kids Club
South Tyneside kids club secures £750 community grant from the Venator Community Fund.
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Community Fund 2022
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Community Fund 2022
Middlesbrough Powerchair Football Club
Middlesbrough Powerchair Football Club scores after receiving £250 community grant.
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Community Fund 2022
Autism Parents Together
Charity supporting children with additional needs benefits from £250 community grant.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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