News
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No More Excuses: What the new evidence means for affordable rural housing in Northumberland
Posted 6th May 2026
A new report by English Rural challenges long-held assumptions about rural housing costs. The report, entitled No More Excuses: Affordable Rural Housing Works, finds 44% lower management costs, 62% faster re-letting times and 87.6% tenant satisfaction in rural affordable homes compared with wider sector benchmarks. — Read more.
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£500 Microgrants Available for Rural Northumberland Groups
Posted 29th Apr 2026
Volunteer-led groups in rural Northumberland are invited to apply for Ballinger Charitable Trust Microgrants of £500 to support projects for older people (55+) and young people (approx. ages 5–18). — Read more.
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Ballinger Charitable Trust Microgrants - Projects supported so far
Posted 15th Apr 2026
Community Action Northumberland is delighted to be working in partnership with The Ballinger Charitable Trust to deliver the Ballinger Microgrants 2025/26 programme. — Read more.
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Rural Northumberland: How Community Action Northumberland is Tackling Health Inequalities
Posted 8th Apr 2026
The new Director of Public Health Annual Report 2025–2026, Rural Realities: Health Inequalities in Rural Northumberland, highlights the important work Community Action Northumberland is doing to help residents stay healthy, connected and supported. — Read more.
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Stay Connected This Spring: Free Digital Support for Rural Communities
Posted 31st Mar 2026
Join free digital support sessions across Northumberland from April to June. Learn to use devices, access online services, and boost your confidence with friendly help from trained Digital Champions at local community venues. — Read more.