Westpark Levy Trust
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- Typical grants
- £250 – £10,000
- Applications
- By invitation only
- Decisions
- Quarterly
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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friendsofwestpark.comAbout Westpark Levy Trust
The Westpark Levy Trust is a UK-registered charity established in December 2019 with a specific purpose: to sustain and enhance West Park, Darlington's first new park in a century. It is funded through a legally binding levy on residents and businesses within the development, allowing it to go beyond standard council maintenance. The Trust is guided by values of stewardship, transparency, inclusivity, community engagement, and environmental excellence, and its work is validated through Green Flag Award assessments and ongoing resident feedback. Its funding character is hyper-local and participatory, with decisions made by volunteer trustees and no paid staff.
What Westpark Levy Trust funds
The Trust prioritises place-based projects that improve West Park's natural spaces. This includes biodiversity initiatives such as wildflower planting and nature trails, children's play areas and bike tracks, community arts like the Jubilee Trail, and educational events with local schools. It also supports participatory activities for all ages, with targeted support for children, older people, disabled individuals, and those facing financial hardship or social challenges. Grants typically support capital improvements, events, arts, or environmental projects, all within West Park and its immediate surroundings.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are limited to UK-registered charities, community groups, and academic institutions delivering direct impact within West Park and immediate surroundings. Grassroots, volunteer-led entities are favoured, with no income thresholds. The Trust prioritises work that benefits local inhabitants, particularly those facing youth, age, infirmity, disablement, financial hardship, or social challenges. Funding is invite-only, identified via community dialogue, open meetings, and trustee discussions—no unsolicited applications accepted.
What Westpark Levy Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund core costs, capacity building, or emergency relief. It also does not support anything outside West Park and its immediate surroundings.
How they like to fund
Funding is invite-only, identified via community dialogue, open meetings, and trustee discussions—no unsolicited applications accepted. Grants typically support capital improvements, events, arts, or environmental projects. The Trust's levy-driven independence and hyper-local focus ensure responsive, high-impact community stewardship.
How much does Westpark Levy Trust give?
Typical published range. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you would clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is the free fit check.
When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.
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How to apply to Westpark Levy Trust
Westpark Levy Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
- A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
- If you cannot apply directly, shortlist open funders with a similar focus instead of writing into a closed door.
- Decisions are typically quarterly.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Westpark Levy Trust provide?
Westpark Levy Trust typically provides grants of £250 - £10,000.
Where does Westpark Levy Trust fund charities?
Westpark Levy Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Westpark Levy Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Westpark Levy Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Westpark Levy Trust?
Westpark Levy Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
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