CLA Charitable Trust grants in the North

The latest round of the CLA Charitable Trust grants (April) have been made, with the trustees agreeing to 14 grants nationally, totaling nearly £70,000.
Written by Henk Geertsema. First published on 15 May 2026.

The latest round CLA Charitable Trust (£5,000) grants have been made to:

  • Camp JoJo in Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria (hosted by former CLA Director Douglas Chalmers) - towards costs of a marquee at the new site which will provide camping experiences for families of children with complex additional needs and disabilities.
  • Growing Well Ltd in Sizergh, Kendal – for their core ‘Recovery Through Activity Programme’ supporting people experiencing mental ill health through horticultural activities and therapeutic support.
  • School Food Matters in Tyne and Wear – funding to support the ‘Young Marketeers Newcastle’ programme supporting eight primary schools to grow fruit and vegetables in their school garden and selling them at a local market.
  • West End Women and Girls Centre in Newcastle – funding for essential core salary costs for their community farm to support women and girls.
  • Whirlow Hall Farm Trust in Sheffield – grant to benefit farm-based education programme for vulnerable and disadvantaged young people.

CLA Charitable Trust is an independent grant-making trust and is funded almost entirely by CLA members' donations. More information on the CLA’s website.