About Us Our impact Funder acknowledgement Funder acknowledgement We fundraise on an ongoing basis for all aspects of our work, including family support groups. Charitable Trusts and Foundations are vital to providing this support and have made an enormous impact on our work, allowing us to develop a range of projects and initiatives to further support autistic people and their families. We are immensely grateful for the support received. Thank you to the following funders: Northumberland Tyne and Wear Community Foundation Supports communities across North East England to thrive including enabling people from all walks of life to set up charitable funds and supports local charities with grants. North of Tyne Combined Authority Employment and Skills Programme Supports an inclusive economy in the North of Tyne area and provides tailored employment support intervention programmes to help with supporting economically inactive and unemployed individuals into work. United Kingdom Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) People and Skills Year 2 VCSE Funding UKSPF funding will be invested in activities supporting local residents to secure jobs, stay in work, and progress their careers through skills development. VCSE Capital Grant Programme North East Local Enterprise Partnership awards to social enterprise, community and voluntary projects in the North East. Funding awarded from the VCSE Capital Grant Programme Local Growth Fund. Edward Gostling Foundation A charity providing support to individuals with disabilities in need based on Gostling’s vision that disabled people on low incomes should have equal rights, opportunities and quality of life. Learning Through Landscapes Promote outdoor spaces for early years schools to make the most of their outdoor spaces and promote good health and wellbeing for learners while fostering a deeper connection to nature. Newcastle Fund – Small Grant Fund Provides grants to organisations that will contribute to building health and wellbeing in the Newcastle area and to build community connection. Costa Community Grant Created in 2021 to celebrate the organisation’s 50th birthday, the Costa Community Grant team members were given a chance to nominate a charity in their local area to receive a grant. Mid Durham Area Action Partnership A partnership consisting of various members of the public, Durham County Council Representatives, police, fire service and health. They identify local actions and priorities to take for the benefit of their communities. Ballinger Charitable Trust Supports young people throughout the North East to support their health and development, also supports older people in the community with priority given to those from more disadvantaged areas. Sport England Transforms lives and communities through physical activity and sport allowing all involved to improve their lives and communities. County Durham Community Foundation Creating stronger communities, helping those in the community to survive hardship and promoting good health and wellbeing. Youth Futures Foundation Founded to improve labour outcomes for disadvantaged young people and to provide fair access to good quality jobs for marginalised young people. W A Handley Charitable Trust A grant making trust that raises grants in order to support the welfare of those who are disadvantaged, elderly and/or disabled. Lottery Community Funding: Awards for All Supports projects for up to two years with a funding total of anywhere between £300 and £20,000. Funds projects that bring people and communities together, support people, communities and organisations facing more demands because of the cost of living crisis and that help more people reach their full potential at their earliest possible stage. United Kingdom Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) Gateshead Council Central pillar of the Government’s Levelling up agenda including helping boost productivity, jobs and living standards, spread opportunities and improve public services, restore a sense of community and empower local communities. If you are involved with a Charitable Trust or Foundation and would like to know more about NEAS projects, please contact our Fundraising Team: Mark Hall - 0191 410 9974 or email Kevin Meikle - 0191 410 9974 or email Manage Cookie Preferences