10 July 2026
Ashington Town Council is delighted to confirm that it has approved funding of £4,300 towards the establishment of a junior parkrun in Ashington — a free, weekly, volunteer-led 2km run for children aged 4 to 14.
The decision, made unanimously by the Council’s Finance & General Services Committee, means the full £4,800 start-up cost is now in place, with the Council having already committed £500 earlier in the year. Councillors were united in their enthusiasm for the project, describing it as a lasting investment in the health and happiness of the town’s young people, following recommendation by the Council’s Youth Advosiry Committee.
Ashington Town Council is proud to support the local voluntary and community sector through its Small Grants scheme. The Annual Grant Aid programme for 2026/27 is now closed. 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.
The Annual Grant Aid programme for 2026/27 is now closed. Please check back next year for details of the 2027/28 programme.
Grants of up to £500 for smaller projects. The fund operates in four rounds each year.
| Round | Invitations | Deadline | Decisions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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
10 July 2026
Ashington Town Council is delighted to confirm that it has approved funding of £4,300 towards the establishment of a junior parkrun in Ashington — a free, weekly, volunteer-led 2km run for children aged 4 to 14.
The decision, made unanimously by the Council’s Finance & General Services Committee, means the full £4,800 start-up cost is now in place, with the Council having already committed £500 earlier in the year. Councillors were united in their enthusiasm for the project, describing it as a lasting investment in the health and happiness of the town’s young people, following recommendation by the Council’s Youth Advosiry Committee.
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