Grant Aid

In Newcastle there is money available to tenants and residents groups, known as the 'Tenants Fund', to cover their running costs. Groups are eligible if they represent council tenants and actively address issues around housing and related topics.

Newcastle City Council provides the grants from income they receive through your rents. The Tenants & Residents Federation administers the fund on behalf of the Council and can offer book-keeping training to enable you to monitor your group's spending. The Federation also offers an account auditing service to tenants and residents associations receiving a Tenants Fund grant.

Grants vary, depending on the number of Council properties in the area and the needs of each group, but all groups can expect a minimum of £150. Most groups use their grant to cover costs such as room hire for meetings, crèche facilities and refreshments.

Other expenses which can be funded include stationery, production of publicity materials (e.g. posters, newsletters and leaflets), travel costs and other relevant activities. We can discuss your financial needs when you make your application.

Criteria requirements and an application pack are available online, or contact us for more information.