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We’re proud to relaunch the Neurological Wellbeing Fund, helping people across our region live well with neurological conditions.

More than 35,000* people across our region live with a neurological condition, and we want them to know that support is here for them and their loved ones.

Previously known as the Hylton House Fund, the Neurological Wellbeing Fund supports people of all ages living with a neurological condition across County Durham, Darlington and Tees Valley.

The fund offers grants of up to £1,000 to help meet practical needs, promote independence and improve everyday wellbeing.

Since it was first launched, the fund has awarded more than £250,000 to support people living with neurological conditions across the region.

Previous grants have helped households buy essential items and specialist support, including tumble dryers, bedding and clothing; respite care for families; adapted computers; Theraplay tricycles; communication aids; safety rails; padded bumpers; and six months of physiotherapy.

If this support could help you or someone you know, please visit our website to learn more and apply: https://pointnorth.org.uk/grants/neurological-wellbeing-fund/

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*Data source: Neuro Key

Neurological Wellbeing Fund | Point North Making everyday life easier and more manageable for people living with long-term neurological conditions.

Last night, we celebrated some of the amazing people and organisations helping people find hope at times of hardship at the North East Charity Awards.

Huge congratulations to all of this year’s winners including Handcrafted, who were named Charity of the Year 2026! 🎉 And a big well done to everyone who was shortlisted and recognised.

From volunteers giving their time, to charities supporting people through some of life’s hardest moments, so many people are making a real difference every single day.

We’re proud to support the North East Charity Awards and to celebrate everyone who was recognised.

There are so many more people doing incredible work across our communities who weren’t in the room last night, and many who would never put themselves forward for an award.

We see you, we value what you do, and we want to say thank you to you too!

Thank you to every single person in this sector who gives so much to make our region, a place we proudly call home, a better place.

📸Credit: North East Charity Awards

Do you have a project that could help people in Trimdon Grange, Bishop Middleham, Fishburn, Wingate, and surrounding villages?

The EDF Trimdon Grange Wind Farm Community Benefits Fund offers grants of up to £2,000 for local projects and is open for applications.

In 2017, a grant from the fund contributed towards Trimdon Concert Brass Band's coach hire, helping get the band and supporters to the national brass band finals in Cheltenham.

The fund can support a broad range of projects, such as improvements to community buildings, health and wellbeing programmes tailored to your community, and youth work that helps get young people engaged in their community.

Apply by Wednesday 30 September, by submitting your application using our online application: https://pointnorth.org.uk/grants/edf-trimdon-grange-wind-farm-community-benefits-fund/.

If you have any questions, please speak to us.

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📸 Photograph by Trimdon Concert Brass Band

Do you have a project that could help people in Sedgefield, Trimdon, Fishburn or Wynyard?

The EDF Walkway Wind Farm Community Benefits Fund offers grants of up to £5,000 for local projects.

A grant from the fund helped St Michael's Church Parish of Upper Skerne fund an interpretation board, sharing the history of the churchyard and the people who lived there. It is now a great learning resource for the local community.

The fund can support a broad range of projects such as:

- Improvements to community buildings
- Health and wellbeing programmes tailored to your community
- Youth work that helps get young people engaged in their community

Apply by Wednesday 30 September by submitting your application using our online application: https://pointnorth.org.uk/grants/edf-walkway-wind-farm-community-benefits-fund/

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📸Photograph by St Michael's Church Parish of Upper Skerne

The County Durham and Darlington NHS Health Improvement Fund is now open!

We’re offering grants of up to £7,000 to local charities and voluntary groups for projects that help people improve their health and wellbeing and reduce health inequalities.

We welcome applications for projects supporting people to:
- Be more physically active
- Improve their mental health and wellbeing
- Make healthier lifestyle choices
- Reduce or stop harmful behaviours such as smoking or excessive alcohol use

Apply by Sunday 20 September.

Find out more and apply by visiting our website: https://pointnorth.org.uk/grants/county-durham-darlington-nhs/

We're introducing a new dedicated fund for Tees Valley-based charities and voluntary groups with an annual income of £500,000 or less.

The Tees Valley Sustainability Fund can be used for core costs, equipment, salaries, training, transport, capacity building and consultancy work to strengthen your governance.

Please note: Social enterprises, including Community Interest Companies are not eligible to apply for this fund.

To find out more and apply, please visit our website: https://pointnorth.org.uk/grants/tees-valley-sustainability-fund/