Funding available to try and reduce risk of further riots in Middlesbrough
The council, charities and organisations have been trying to rebuild ever since
Last updated 1st May 2025
New funding is being made available to try and reduce the risk of further violent disorder in Teesside.
It is around six months on since the riots in Middlesbrough and the council, charities and organisations have been trying rebuild the town ever since.
Applications are open now for new grant funding designed to support and showcase Middlesbrough’s diverse communities.
Middlesbrough Council has allocated around £225,000 received from the government’s Community Recovery Fund to events, activities and projects led by grassroots organisations.
Five funding pots have been created following discussions with partners and community groups. Grants range from £1,000 to £15,000.
Middlesbrough was one of 20 places to receive the funding, which is designed to reduce the risk of further disorder in the future, rebuild social trust and promote cohesion following August’s violent scenes.
All the projects will be promoted using the We are Middlesbrough campaign.
Middlesbrough Mayor Chris Cooke said: “These funding pots can provide a real boost to different projects right across our town.
“I want to encourage applications from organisations from every part of Middlesbrough. Together we can come up with a programme that helps us celebrate the positive community action that is a huge part of life in the town.
“What happened last August will not define us but using this funding I want communities to show they are proud to say We are Middlesbrough.”
One pot, with grants of up to £2,500, looks to support activities involving food, music or film.
Another has grants of up to £1,000 to help community groups solve problems and improve their local areas.
A £30,000 fund will be split four ways to support the mapping of community activity with the aim of promoting it to local people and identifying gaps in services.
There are also grants dedicated to activity with young people. A final pot is worth £50,000 and aimed at helping vulnerable residents overcome the impact of last August’s unrest.
The closing date for applications is Monday 3rd February. For full guidance and to make an application visit the Council website.