15 September 2025
Ashington Town Council is proud to announce it has awarded £82,521 to 20 outstanding local organisations through its Annual Grants Scheme, demonstrating the Council’s unwavering commitment to supporting the incredible network of voluntary and community groups that make our town such a special place to live.
Following a comprehensive review by councillors and officers, this year’s annual grants programme has funded an impressive range of initiatives - from youth sports and creative arts to emergency food provision and specialist support services - ensuring vital funding reaches where it’s needed most.
We have added links to each group, where available. Clicking on the link will open in a new window, either their website or Facebook page.
| Annual Grant Funding 2021/2022 | |
|---|---|
| Group | Amount Awarded |
| Citizen's Advice Northumberland | £12,000 |
| Wansbeck Valley Foodbank | £12,000 |
| Northumberland Community Bank | £8,000 |
| YMCA Northumberland | £4,000 |
| Real Deal Plus | £4,000 |
| Annual Sponsorship 2021/2022 | |
|---|---|
| Group | Amount Awarded |
| Ashington Cricket Club | £3,000 |
| Ashington Rugby Club | £3,000 |
| Ashington Community Football Club | £3,000 |
| Grants and Donations 2021/2022 | |
|---|---|
| Group | Amount Awarded |
| Get U Started Training | £624 |
| Cambois Rowing Club | £500 |
| Woodhorn Narrow Gauge Railway Society | £1,800 |
| Dukes Secondary School | £100 |
| Ashington Veterans and Elders | £750 |
| Parkhead & Wansbeck Power Sports | £500 |
| Ashington Hirst Running Club | £750 |
| Full Circle Food | £650 |
| Wansbeck Gymnastics & Trampolining | £750 |
| Woodhorn Museum Accessible Play Area | £10,000 |
| Sponsoship and Subsidies 2021/2022 | |
|---|---|
| Group | Amount Awarded |
| Ashington Celebratory Bowls Competition at Hirst Park | £400 |
| Ashington & District Male Voice Choir | £250 |
| Ashington Colliery Band | £250 |
15 September 2025
Ashington Town Council is proud to announce it has awarded £82,521 to 20 outstanding local organisations through its Annual Grants Scheme, demonstrating the Council’s unwavering commitment to supporting the incredible network of voluntary and community groups that make our town such a special place to live.
Following a comprehensive review by councillors and officers, this year’s annual grants programme has funded an impressive range of initiatives - from youth sports and creative arts to emergency food provision and specialist support services - ensuring vital funding reaches where it’s needed most.
