About Ridley Family Charity
The Ridley Family Charity was established in 2013 and awards grants for voluntary and community projects based and operating in South East Northumberland. The Trustees meet twice a year, in March and September, to consider grant applications. Applications are reviewed by The Community Foundation before being presented for consideration at the Trustee meetings. Applications received after the relevant processing deadline are carried forward to the next meeting.
Grants awarded will be for a minimum of £1,000 up to £6,000.
What can be funded
- Children and Young People
- Education
- Health and Medical
- Community Activities
- Older People’s Projects
- Wildlife Conservation
What will not be funded
- Sponsorships
- Animal Welfare Charities
- Individuals or projects that generate income for personal gain
- Retrospective grants
- Replacing statutory responsibility (for example school curriculum activities)
- Political campaigns
- Promotion of Religious groups or Religious campaigns
- Anything that could bring the reputation of the Charity into disrepute
- Repayment of loans or debts.
Who can apply
Constituted voluntary and community groups based and operating within South East Northumberland.
How to apply
Please check the criteria, and if you are confident you meet the requirements and can satisfy the grant conditions please download and complete the application form and email it to Michelle@blagdonestate.co.uk or post it to:
Estate Secretary
Blagdon Estate Office
Seaton Burn
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE13 6DE
If you are unsure that you meet the application criteria, please email a short paragraph to us to express your interest and explain how you meet the charity requirements. We will then confirm if you should complete an application form.
If you are unable to access or print the forms on this website, you can ask us to send you a copy by post.
Click here to download the application form.
