Postcode Neighbourhood Trust (North of England) Closes 1st July

Voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations across the North of England will soon have the opportunity to secure flexible, longer-term funding through the Postcode Neighbourhood Trust.

Round 2 of the 2026 funding programme opens at 9am on 24 June and closes at 12 noon on 1 July 2026, offering eligible organisations the chance to apply for up to £50,000 over three years.

About the Fund

This funding programme is designed to strengthen organisations and support meaningful, long-term impact in communities. Funding is unrestricted, allowing organisations to decide how best to use the grant to sustain and develop their work.

With three funding rounds scheduled in 2026—each open for just eight days—organisations are encouraged to prepare early, as demand for this fund is typically high.

Who Can Apply?

Applications are open to organisations working in the North of England that meet the following criteria:

Organisation types:

• Registered charities
• Community Interest Companies (CICs) with an asset lock (Schedule 1 and 2 only)
• Community Benefit Societies

Annual income:

• Between £10,000 and £1 million in the most recent financial year

Funding Priorities

• To be eligible, your organisation’s main activities must align with one of the fund’s 2026 priority themes:
• Preventing or reducing the impact of poverty
• Increasing participation in the arts
• Supporting marginalised groups and/or tackling inequality
• Improving mental health (with a focus on organisations addressing specific mental health issues as a core objective, rather than providing general wellbeing activities)

Priority Considerations

Due to high demand, priority may be given to organisations that:

• Have an annual income of £250,000 or below
• Operate in communities within the top 15% of the Index of Multiple Deprivation

• Disabled people
• Communities experiencing racial inequity
• LGBT+ communities
• Are based in areas that have not recently received funding

Why This Fund Matters

This programme offers multi-year, unrestricted funding, which is particularly valuable in the current funding climate. It allows organisations to:

• Plan ahead with greater financial stability
• Invest in core costs and organisational development
• Deepen their impact within communities

Funding decisions are typically made within four to five weeks of the application deadline, ensuring a relatively quick turnaround.

Key Dates

Round 2 Opens: 24 June 2026 (9am)

Deadline to Apply: 1 July 2026 (12 noon)

Final Thoughts

This is a highly competitive fund, but it represents a significant opportunity for VCSE organisations delivering vital work across the North of England—particularly those supporting communities experiencing disadvantage or inequality.

If your organisation aligns with the funding priorities, it is strongly recommended that you begin preparing your application as early as possible. Click here to Apply