Area Action Partnership (AAP) news

County Durham football club makes great strides for community with funding grants

Published September 16, 2020 10.50am

A grassroots football club has been able to provide free healthy activities for children and create a learning space for its community thanks to funding through an Area Action Partnership.

Organisations continue with financial support throughout coronavirus outbreak

Published August 27, 2020 12.10pm

Two organisations in Willington and Crook have been supported during the coronavirus outbreak thanks to funding from an AAP grant.

Small business becomes support service for those isolating during coronavirus outbreak

Published August 07, 2020 12.39pm

Residents at risk during the coronavirus outbreak have been benefitting from free meals in lockdown thanks to the efforts of a small independent food business.

Popular historic house reopens thanks to AAP grant

Published July 31, 2020 9.43am

Visitors can once again enjoy a trip to a North East historic house after it reopened to the public thanks to funding received during lockdown.

Providing a helping hand to County Durham families during the school holidays

Published July 29, 2020 10.54am

Families across County Durham are being offered support with holiday activities and meals throughout the summer holidays.

School protects care services with council grant

Published July 27, 2020 11.17am

A Chester-le-Street secondary school is creating vital protective equipment for carers and key workers, using funding awarded through a council partnership.

County Durham village cares for community with council funding

Published July 16, 2020 10.22am

A partnership of community organisations in Coxhoe has received a grant of £2,200 to help residents who have been hit hard by coronavirus.

Securing the future of Esh Winning Football Club

Published July 15, 2020 10.50am

Council funding is helping a Northern League football club to improve security after it was targeted by vandals during a temporary closure.

Founder of domestic abuse charity shortlisted for award

Published July 10, 2020 12.18pm

A founder of a County Durham women's charity has been nominated for an award in recognition of her dedication to support victims of domestic abuse.

Vital community projects awarded coronavirus support fund

Published June 24, 2020 11.26am

Key community groups across a County Durham town have received funding to help them continue supporting people in their local area during the coronavirus outbreak.

Funding helps to feed families during pandemic

Published May 19, 2020 11.05am

A County Durham partnership has awarded £2,000 to help prevent local primary school pupils from going hungry during the coronavirus crisis.

Supporting County Durham's community venues

Published May 11, 2020 8.54am

County Durham's community centres and village halls are being given a helping hand to survive the coronavirus pandemic.

Partnership extended to support vulnerable and isolated residents

Published May 04, 2020 10.55am

A North East council and a voluntary organisation have partnered together to extend support to vulnerable residents during the coronavirus outbreak.

Hospice to continue its care during coronavirus thanks to funding grant

Published April 30, 2020 10.28am

A funding grant has meant a County Durham hospice will receive support with its running costs during the coronavirus outbreak.