24 June 2026
Your Right to Inspect the Accounts
Each year, the Council’s AGAR must be reviewed by an external auditor appointed by Smaller Authorities’ Audit Appointments Ltd. The unaudited AGAR for 2025/26 has now been published. As it has not yet been reviewed by the appointed auditor it remains subject to change as a result of that review.
Any interested person has the right to inspect and make copies of the accounting records for the year, along with all books, deeds, contracts, bills, vouchers, receipts, and other related documents. These will be made available for inspection on reasonable notice.
The period for the exercise of public rights runs from Thursday 25th June 2026 to Wednesday 5th August 2026.
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.
Grants of up to £5,000 for organisations delivering significant projects or ongoing services.
Invitations: Wednesday 15 April 2026
Deadline: Friday 22 May 2026
Decision date: Tuesday 9 June 2026
Grants of up to £500 for smaller projects. The fund operates in four rounds each year.
| Round | Invitations | Deadline | Decisions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | 6 May 2026 | 20 May 2026 | 27 May 2026 |
| Round 2 | 15 July 2026 | 29 July 2026 | 5 August 2026 |
| Round 3 | 8 October 2026 | 22 October 2026 | 29 October 2026 |
| Round 4 | 6 January 2027 | 20 January 2027 | 27 January 2027 |
Please read the guidance document for your chosen scheme before starting your application.
For significant projects or ongoing services delivering lasting community benefit.
Designed for quick-access support to community groups and smaller impactful projects.
If you have questions about the application process, please contact the council office.
Email: admin@ashingtontowncouncil.gov.uk
Telephone: (01670) 624521
24 June 2026
Your Right to Inspect the Accounts
Each year, the Council’s AGAR must be reviewed by an external auditor appointed by Smaller Authorities’ Audit Appointments Ltd. The unaudited AGAR for 2025/26 has now been published. As it has not yet been reviewed by the appointed auditor it remains subject to change as a result of that review.
Any interested person has the right to inspect and make copies of the accounting records for the year, along with all books, deeds, contracts, bills, vouchers, receipts, and other related documents. These will be made available for inspection on reasonable notice.
The period for the exercise of public rights runs from Thursday 25th June 2026 to Wednesday 5th August 2026.
Apply Online 
Guidance (PDF) 
Application (Word)