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Point North

High Sheriff Youth Awards Scheme

Awards from the High Sheriff of County Durham, run with Point North, recognising young people and their community groups making a positive difference in County Durham, Darlington, Hartlepool and Stockton. Groups nominate themselves; shortlisted groups attend an awards ceremony on 11 February 2027 where awards of £1,500 to £5,000 are made. Of special interest are groups supporting young people's mental health, working with young offenders or helping young people stay away from crime, and helping young people become positive role models. Nominations close at midnight on Sunday 8 November 2026.

Apply on the funder’s site
You could get
£1,500 – £5,000
Closes in
20 days left
8 November
Effort
Moderate
full application with documents

Who can apply

  • Groups working with young people in County Durham, Darlington, Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
  • You do not have to be a registered charity but your group must have charitable aims: examples include voluntary and community groups, registered charities and CICs
  • You can only nominate your own group, and groups that received an award from the scheme in February 2026 cannot apply this time
  • If shortlisted, a representative and three beneficiaries must be able to attend the awards ceremony on Thursday 11 February 2027

What it funds

Groups helping young people make positive changes in their lives, especially those that:

  • Support young people with their mental health
  • Work with young offenders and/or work with young people to stay away from crime
  • Help young people become positive role models in their communities
  • Past awards have paid for trips and activities including residential trips; materials and resources for youth groups; training and development workshops for young people; and food and refreshments

What it will not fund

  • Groups that received an award from this scheme in February 2026
  • Nominations of groups other than your own

How to apply

  1. Read the 2026-27 guidelines
  2. Register on the online portal (https://ukcommunityfoundation.my.salesforce-sites.com/forms/CDCF/highsheriff); the link to the nomination form is emailed to you
  3. Complete the nomination for your own group and upload the required documents by midnight on Sunday 8 November 2026
  4. Receive a decision by Friday 18 December 2026
  5. If shortlisted, attend the awards ceremony on Thursday 11 February 2027 with a representative and three beneficiaries, where award amounts are given

Have ready

  • Child Protection Policy/Safeguarding Policy
  • Most recent signed accounts
  • Bank statements covering the last three months
  • Governing document

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