Ted Weekes Fund
The Ted Weekes fund was established in 2001 with a legacy from Ted Weekes to benefit young people in New Hartley and Seaton Sluice.
Applications are needed for the Ted Weekes Fund to support children and young people in New Hartley and Seaton Sluice. This fund makes annual awards to community projects in these 2 areas through the Community Foundation serving Tyne & Wear and Northumberland. Last year the committee awarded grants totalling £7,789 to six local organisations. This included a grant of £1,950 to New Hartley Community Association for NE Music Factory to work with young people on a music project using the latest technology.
The Fund brings to fruition plans made by Ted Weekes about a year before his death in December 2000. Knowing he was seriously ill, Ted met with the Community Foundation to set up a Fund to help young people in New Hartley and Seaton Sluice. Ted Weekes had a lifelong passion for education and was committed to providing the best opportunities for young people. About a year before his death, he decided to set up a special fund from his estate to benefit young people in New Hartley and Seaton Sluice.
How to apply
The Ted Weekes Fund makes grants to organisations working with young people in New Hartley and Seaton Sluice. For example grants may be awarded for: -
· New equipment
· Activities
· Running costs
· Trips and expeditions
Groups and organisations working with people up to 21 may apply and grants will generally be for amounts of up to £2,500.
Next deadline
Grants will be awarded annually in April and applications should be sent to the Community Foundation.
For further information and/or an application form please contact Sue Legg at the Community Foundation on
(0191) 222 0945, sl@communityfoundation.org.uk or visit the web site at www.communityfoundation.org.uk
Community Foundation serving Tyne & Wear and Northumberland
Cale Cross
156 Pilgrim Street
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 6SU
Tel: 0191 222 0945
Fax: 0191 230 0689
www.communityfoundation.org.uk
For more information and a list of grants given contact Community Foundation serving Tyne and Wear and Northumberland, Cale Cross,156 Pilgrim Street , Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6SU or Phone: 0191 222 0945 , Fax: 0191 230 0689 or Email: general@communityfoundation.org.uk or visit www.communityfoundation.org.uk
