Community Action Northumberland

Wingates Wind Farm Community Grants Scheme

Who can apply: Applicants must be constituted voluntary or community groups, parish councils or schools carrying out projects that provide community benefit within the parishes of Brinkburn & Hesleyhurst, Longhorsley, Netherwitton, Nunnykirk, or Rothley & Hollinghill. Both capital and revenue costs may be considered.

Deadline: Quarterly application deadlines: 11 May 2026, 10 August 2026, 9 November 2026, and 8 February 2027. The next listed deadline is 9 November 2026, for consideration at the 7 December 2026 meeting.

Warm Hubs

Who can apply: Venues in Northumberland working with CAN to become a Warm Hub; typically village halls and other community buildings that can meet requirements around fitness for purpose, governance, insurance, volunteer recruitment and training.

Ballinger Microgrants (Ballinger Microgrants 2025/26)

Who can apply: Volunteer-led groups in West and North Northumberland, projects that bring people together, reduce isolation and improve wellbeing for people aged 55 and over. Focused on areas experiencing rural deprivation.

Deadline: Details of grant opportunities for 2026/2027 will be coming soon; specific dates not published in the announcement.