Durham Community News

Virtual Funding Information Sessions 2026

We are delighted to welcome back a range of funders and grant-giving organisations who have kindly offered to run a series of virtual funding information sessions for representatives of voluntary and community groups across County Durham.

Information will be given on the various funds they have available, how to apply, and there will be an opportunity for you to ask questions.

Sessions will take place on the following dates:

 April 

• Thursday 16th April 10.00 – 11.00am: National Lottery Heritage Fund 
• Monday 27th April 1.30 - 2.30pm: Easyfundraising 

May 

• Thursday 7th May 10.30 - 11.30am: Ballinger Charitable Trust 
• Monday 11th May 10.30 - 11.30am: Karbon Homes  
• Monday 18th May 10.30 - 11.30am: Point North 
• Thursday 21st May 10.30 -11.30am: Bernard Sunley Foundation 

June 

• Monday 1st June 1.30 – 2.30pm: National Lottery Reaching Communities  
• Thursday 4th June 10.30 - 11.30am: Coalfields Regeneration Trust 
• Monday 15th June 1.30 - 2.30pm: National Lottery Awards for All 
• Tuesday 16th June 10.30 - 11.30am: Postcode Neighbourhood Trust 
• Monday 22nd June 2.00- 6.00pm: Livin (appointments system)
• Thursday 25th June 2.00 – 6.00pm: Believe Housing (appointments system)