Meet the Funder - Greggs Foundation Community Action Fund

Our regular 'Meet the funder' events are an opportunity to hear from specific funders in depth, and ask questions about their criteria, processes and priorities.

For this session, the Greggs Foundation will talk to us about their recently opened Community Action Fund. Through this grant, they are offering core funding of up to £20,000 per year for 3 years. 

This session is for registered charities and social enterprises in Newcastle who can contribute to the Greggs Foundation's Theory of Change. The type of work may include one or more of the following:

• Addressing direct needs in the local community
• Providing food and support for individuals
• Reducing social isolation and widening networks
• Building knowledge, confidence and opportunities

To avoid disappointment, please read the eligibility check on the Greggs Foundation website before signing up for this session. 

Community Interest Companies (CICs) must be able to show in their accounts that at least 50% of their revenue is from earned income to be eligible for the grant. 

This online session will be delivered on Teams. A joining link will be sent closer to the time of the event. 

Our Support and Development team helps organisations to run successfully and make a positive difference in their communities. This event is for voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations serving Newcastle and/or Gateshead.

You can only book one place for yourself. If a colleague wants to attend, they will need to book separately themselves. This training is limited to a maximum of 2 people per organisation. When you book, please ensure that you give us all the essential information requested so that we know your registration is genuine.

Our training and events are funded from a variety of sources, allowing us to offer them for free to eligible organisations. Please check the eligibility requirements for each session before signing up, as this varies from course to course.

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Attendance and value Our staff dedicate significant time and resources to create and deliver an excellent range of training and events free of charge. We ask that you make an effort to prioritise attending our training once you have registered, and let us know as soon as possible if there is a barrier to you attending. 

Accessibility Please let us know in advance if you have any accessibility requirements that would help you get the most out of this session. We will do everything we can to accommodate them.