Introducing Tees Challenge

Got a bold idea that could make a real difference on Teesside? Need more than a £2,500 Tees Million grant to make it happen?

This could be your moment.

The Tees Challenge is here to back game-changers like you – people with vision, drive and a plan to go further.

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Got a goal?

Need cash and backing to get there?
Ready to rise to the challenge with us?

Fill out our quick Expression of Interest form and tell us:

  • What you want to achieve
  • Why it matters
  • What’s standing in your way

If you accept the challenge, we’ll stand beside you with support and match-funding, so you can bring it to life and sustain it.

Are you ready to take the Tees Challenge? Share your idea in the form below and we’ll be in touch!

Apply for a Tees Million grant

Need a grant to help your charity or group make a difference?
Click the apply button to register for an account and tell us about your cause.

Who’s
involved?

Check out some of the people and organisations who help us to make it all happen.

View our donors
Businesses
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Wilton Centre logo
Middlesbrough Football Club logo
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People
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Jeff Taylor

Chair

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Hugh McGouran

Chief Executive

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Emma Read FCA

Trustee

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