LNER Customer and Community Investment Fund

LNER is inviting small and medium-sized charities located within 15 miles of the East Coast Main Line to apply for funding through its 2026 Customer and Community Investment Fund (CCIF).

Provided by: LNER

Scheme details

Area: Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, County Durham, Gateshead, South Tyneside, North Tyneside, Northumberland

Categories: Finance & funding, Grant

Business stage: Trading business

Charities, groups and organisations such as a Cooperative Society, Community Interest Company (CIC) or Ltd Company can apply for grants of up to £10,000 for projects aligned with LNER’s core values:

  • Better for People - Fostering a culture of equality, that champions diversity and inclusivity, and creating a culture of positive mental health, bringing people and communities together.
  • Better for Places - Creating skilled and inclusive communities along our networks that can thrive.
  • Better for Planet - Conserve resources, reduce waste and reuse where possible.
     

The maximum amount that can be applied for is £10,000.

Requests over £10,000 will not be considered and will be removed from the application process.

For more information about the CCIF, including guidance on submitting your application, please click here. The deadline for applications is 25 August 2025.

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