05 November 2025
Ashington Town Council is delighted to support two upcoming community drop-in events where local residents and businesses can view the exciting plans for our town’s regeneration and share their valuable feedback.
Event Details Wednesday 12th November | 3.30pm - 6pm | Ashington Cricket Club, Langwell Crescent, NE63 8AB Saturday 15th November | 10am - 1pm | Hirst Welfare Centre, Alexandra Road, NE63 9HN
These sessions offer a fantastic opportunity to see the latest designs for the new Wansbeck Square Gateway, learn about the Portland Park cinema and restaurant development, and discover more about the Hirst Masterplan improvements.
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 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Group | Amount Awarded |
| Northumberland Citzen's Advice | £10,000 |
| Wansbeck Valley Foodbank | £15,000 |
| Full Circle Food | £2,000 |
| Cambois Rowing Club | £2,000 |
| Ashington Hirst Welfare Centre | £5,000 |
| Koast Radio | £2,000 |
| Mortal Fools | £2,000 |
| YMCA Northumberland | £2,000 |
| Narrow-gauge Railway | £1,000 |
| Escape Family Support | £3,000 |
| Northumberland County of Sanctuary | £3,000 |
| Ashington Joint Welfare Rugby Football Club | £2,000 |
| Ashington Sea Cadets | £2,000 |
| Ashington Football Club | £2,000 |
| Northumberland Wildlife Trust | £1,000 |
| Pride Action North | £2,000 |
| Ashington Hirst Running Club | £2,000 |
| Ashington Cricket Club | £2,000 |
| ARK Youth Club | £2,000 |
| NCC Sports Facilities | £2,000 |
| Small Grants - May 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Group | Amount Awarded |
| Bedlington & District Red Squirrel Group | £486 |
| Cygnus, Wansbeck Community Links | £250 |
| 5th Ashington Brownies | £500 |
| Small Grants - July 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Group | Amount Awarded |
| 1st Hirst Scout Group | £500 |
| Ashington Camera Club | £500 |
| Seaton Vale Neighbourhood Watch | £500 |
| Friends of Ashington Community Woods | £500 |
| Small Grants - October 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Group | Amount Awarded |
| Ashington Girlguiding Division | £500 |
| Ashington RVS Social Centre | £200 |
| SENRUG | £100 |
| Climate Action Wansbeck | £500 |
| Small Grants - February 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Group | Amount Awarded |
| Ashington Community Woodlands Park Run | £480 |
| Blossoming Communities | £500 |
| Bomarsund Welfare Cricket Club | £500 |
| Butokokan Judo Club | £500 |
| Evergreens Over 60s Club | £164.95 |
| Wansbeck Gymnastics and Trampolining Club | £484.80 |
| AFC Newbiggin Juniors Football Club | £500 |
| Talking Marras | £500 |
05 November 2025
Ashington Town Council is delighted to support two upcoming community drop-in events where local residents and businesses can view the exciting plans for our town’s regeneration and share their valuable feedback.
Event Details Wednesday 12th November | 3.30pm - 6pm | Ashington Cricket Club, Langwell Crescent, NE63 8AB Saturday 15th November | 10am - 1pm | Hirst Welfare Centre, Alexandra Road, NE63 9HN
These sessions offer a fantastic opportunity to see the latest designs for the new Wansbeck Square Gateway, learn about the Portland Park cinema and restaurant development, and discover more about the Hirst Masterplan improvements.
