05 February 2026
Ashington Town Council joined local organisations at Dukes Academy on 28th January for a community roadshow designed to help young people discover the services and opportunities available to them.
The event, organised by Carla Thompson from Northumberland County Council’s Locality Team and Danielle Towers from Dukes Academy, brought together organisations including the NCC Community Safety Team, YMCA, Rape Crisis, Newcastle United Foundation, Pride Action Northumberland, Bernicia, NCC Sports Development Team, Beyond Youth, Koast Radio, Health Trainers and more.
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 |
05 February 2026
Ashington Town Council joined local organisations at Dukes Academy on 28th January for a community roadshow designed to help young people discover the services and opportunities available to them.
The event, organised by Carla Thompson from Northumberland County Council’s Locality Team and Danielle Towers from Dukes Academy, brought together organisations including the NCC Community Safety Team, YMCA, Rape Crisis, Newcastle United Foundation, Pride Action Northumberland, Bernicia, NCC Sports Development Team, Beyond Youth, Koast Radio, Health Trainers and more.
