Sir James Knott Trust
Description
The Sir James Knott Trust is a registered charitable Trust based in Newcastle upon Tyne that supports community projects in Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and County Durham including Hartlepool. The aim of the Trust is to help improve the conditions of people living and working in the North East of England.
Eligible activity
Grants are available for projects in areas such as education, health and sport, community and arts and culture. Specific examples of funded health and sport projects include funding to Active Berwick towards volunteer sports coach training and Bowburn and Parkhill Community Partnership for a Multi User Games Area.
Exclusions
Applications will not be accepted from individuals or organisations that do not have an identifiable project within the beneficial area. Applications will not be accepted for retrospective funding or to replace funding withdrawn by local authorities.
Available funding
No minimum or maximum grant is stipulated.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK registered charities operating in, or for the benefit of the North East of England. Organisations that are not registered charities may apply provided the local Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) or a registered charity can administer or process funds on behalf of the applying organisation.
Deadlines
Applications for funding under £1,000 may be submitted all year round. Applications over £1,000 must be submitted for consideration at Trustee meetings which occur in spring, summer and autumn. The deadline fro the next trustee meeting in February is 14 January 2011.