11 July 2025
Ashington Town Council is pleased to report on the positive impact of its upgraded CCTV surveillance system, which has shown encouraging progress in supporting crime prevention and community safety efforts since our new system was installed in April 2024.
The Council’s investment in Asset Watch’s advanced CCTV service is proving instrumental in supporting law enforcement and protecting residents across the town centre and play areas. The upgraded system represents a key priority for the Council in its commitment to providing a safe and pleasant environment for all residents.
Ashington Town Council is proud to support the local voluntary and community sector through its Annual Grant Aid and Small Grants schemes. Each year, the Council sets aside funding to help organisations that deliver services, activities, and projects for the benefit of Ashington residents.
Our funding supports a wide range of groups — including sports clubs, youth organisations, community associations, arts and heritage projects, and charitable or volunteer-led initiatives. Whether you're a long-established organisation or a small grassroots group, we want to help you thrive.
The Council’s grant funding is designed to:
Strengthen and support community activity in Ashington
Enable projects that promote inclusion, wellbeing, skills, and community spirit
Help local organisations develop, grow, and respond to local needs
Ensure public funds are used transparently, responsibly, and fairly
We aim to be both supportive and accountable — providing clear guidance, encouraging good governance, and being open about how funding decisions are made.
Grants of up to £5,000 for organisations delivering significant projects or ongoing services. This scheme is suitable for larger initiatives that demonstrate broad or lasting community benefit.
Deadline: Friday 22 August 2025
Decision date: Tuesday 9 September 2025
Grants of up to £500 for smaller but impactful projects. Designed for quick-access support to community groups, the fund operates in three rounds each year.
Small Grant Rounds for 2025–26:
Round 1 - Invitations: 9 July 2025 - Deadline: 23 July 2025 - Decisions: 30 July 2025
Round 2 - Invitations: 8 October 2025 - Deadline: 22 October 2025 - Decisions: 29 October 2025
Round 3 - Invitations: 4 February 2026 - Deadline: 25 February 2026 - Decisions: 25 February 2026
Applications are welcomed from:
Voluntary and community groups
Not-for-profit organisations and CICs
Charitable trusts
Sports clubs and youth groups
Organisations supporting vulnerable or underrepresented residents
To be eligible, you must:
Be based in Ashington
Deliver services or activities primarily for Ashington residents
Have a governing document, bank account, financial records, and core policies
If your group does not yet have all the required policies in place, please contact us — we’re happy to help or signpost support, and you’ll be welcome to apply in a future round.
All applicants are advised to read the relevant guidance before applying. You can download the latest documents below:
If you're unsure which scheme is right for you, or need help completing your application, just get in touch.
We look forward to supporting the brilliant work being done in our town — by our community, for our community.
11 July 2025
Ashington Town Council is pleased to report on the positive impact of its upgraded CCTV surveillance system, which has shown encouraging progress in supporting crime prevention and community safety efforts since our new system was installed in April 2024.
The Council’s investment in Asset Watch’s advanced CCTV service is proving instrumental in supporting law enforcement and protecting residents across the town centre and play areas. The upgraded system represents a key priority for the Council in its commitment to providing a safe and pleasant environment for all residents.
