THE WILLIAM LEECH CHARITY — grant history

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extracted from its FY2024 accounts

Application guidance — from the funder’s own website

• What they fund: The Trust provides grants and loans to registered UK charities delivering community impact in Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, and County Durham. It supports volunteer-led projects, capital projects, urgent financial needs, and disadvantaged children in developing countries via the Lady Leech Fund.
• Who can apply: Registered UK charities are eligible to apply. The Trust focuses on North East-based charities and those with a connection to the region, particularly for the Lady Leech Fund which supports work in underdeveloped areas.
• How to apply: Applications are managed through an online portal; the Trust is unable to process applications made by post, email, or any other means. Applicants must register for an account, update details, and submit the application for review at the next board meeting.
• What they don’t fund: The Trust does not fund individuals, core costs, recently funded organisations, general fundraising campaigns, debt repayment, religious/political activities, minibus purchases, or gap year projects. Projects must be based in Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, or County Durham.

Summarised from www.williamleechcharity.org.uk · www.williamleechcharity.org.uk/apply · www.williamleechcharity.org.uk/grants on 17/08/2026. Always check the funder’s site before applying.

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• THE PERU MISSION “The William Leech Charity”

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