Community Grant in action

Since the programme launched in 2023, we've awarded more than £250,000 to local volunteers and community groups in Sunderland.

Pins and Needles Knitting Group

The group were awarded £500 buy enough wool and materials to continue to meet every Wednesday for the rest of the year.
Read more about how we supported Pins and Needles Knitting Group

Women’s Community Boutique

The local women’s charity was awarded more than £450 towards cooking classes they host in the local community.
Read more about how we supported Women’s Community Boutique

Rickleton Community Gardening Club

The club used their £350 funding to buy spades, forks, rakes, leaf gatherers and a trolley for the garden.
Read more about how we supported Rickleton Community Gardening Club

Choice Wellbeing Service (CWS)

CWS have used the awarded funding to print their new special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) directory
Read more about how we supported Choice Wellbeing Service (CWS)