Grants and funding

Find out about funding information, support and events that will help you access major grants from all the major funders.

If you are a resident looking for personal grant support contact 01642 774774 or visit the Cost of Living Section of our site to find more information and support.

Within the Council’s Environment Support and Improvement Team, Income & Funding Officers Jo Whistler and  Andrew Pearson can offer support to our community groups or local not for profit organisations by assisting with the development of external bids for projects with a clear vision associated with environmental themes based in Redcar & Cleveland. 

Business Support

If you are a business then speaking to the Redcar & Cleveland Business Team is a good start, this excellent team of skilled advisers will be more than happy to direct you to any current local government support and advice and   national government grants where appropriate.  Their skilled advice is more than enough to help you out.

For further information, please contact the Business Engagement Team by completing an enquiry form by visiting: https://redcarcleveland.co.uk/business/contact-us/)

Enhance Redcar & Cleveland 

Free Support for Voluntary Organisations

Enhance Redcar & Cleveland provides free advice and support to voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations across Redcar & Cleveland.

Enhance Redcar & Cleveland can help you with practical, friendly and knowledgeable advice in finding and securing funding for your voluntary organisation.

 We offer support in:

  • Gaining confidence to secure funding
  • Finding funding
    Exploring grants and other income sources.
  • Identifying suitable funders
    Matching the right funders to your project’s aims and needs.
  • Support with funding applications
    Guidance to help you complete forms clearly and effectively.
  • Provide training

There are sessions on Bid Writing and Creating a Fundraising Strategy

Other Advice

Enhance Redcar and Cleveland can also support you regarding insurance, bank accounts, policies, governance, setting-up and closing down, or legal structures.

Book an Advice Session

Are you looking for guidance on funding for your group or project?

You can book a face-to-face or online advice session with our VCSE Sector Development Officer - who is here to support you. 

Contact the Enhance Team

Email: hello@EnhanceRedcarCleveland.org.uk 

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