Sheffield charities and projects can apply for grants from Tramlines Trust linked to Hillsborough Park festival

For more than a decade, Tramlines Festival has brought a brilliant brew of music and comedy to the city of Sheffield, with Richard Ashcroft among the acts signed up for this summer.
By Grace Hammond
Published 4th May 2023, 11:45 BST

In recent years, it has also helped to raise funds for good causes in its community. Now it has been announced that the Tramlines Trust, which launched last year and handed over £30,000 to 42 local organisations, will return for 2023.

Local charities, grassroots community organisations and projects are invited to apply to the Trust for grants of up to £500, while some may be eligible for up to £1,000 in certain circumstances. The deadline for applications is Monday, July 3rd 2023.

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Charlie Barton, marketing and community engagement manager at Tramlines, says: “We’re really excited to be launching our second round of Tramlines Trust funding grant applications. In 2022 we doubled our fundraising and support for charitable causes and we can’t wait to continue this for 2023. Being able to collaborate with and support Sheffield and Hillsborough organisations is a big priority for us all and we’re looking forward to reviewing this year’s applications.”

Sam McTrusty of Twin Atlantic playing a previous Tramlines Festival in Sheffield. Picture by Dean Atkins.Sam McTrusty of Twin Atlantic playing a previous Tramlines Festival in Sheffield. Picture by Dean Atkins.
Sam McTrusty of Twin Atlantic playing a previous Tramlines Festival in Sheffield. Picture by Dean Atkins.

The Trust supports projects in four key areas. Local Community projects relate to those based in Sheffield which enhance, educate or support the area. Future Generations focuses on supporting young people who would like to gain insight into the events and creative industries. People and Planet involves initiatives which improve or raise awareness of issues such as homelessness, the environment, physical and mental health. South Yorkshire Art and Culture, lastly, is projects which promote the music, art and culture of the region.

After last year’s Trust launch, more than £10,000 went to to businesses directly benefiting Hillsborough including the Burton St Foundation, S6 Foodbank and Hillsborough Hornets Disability Football Club.

Since 2018, Tramlines has raised £150,000 and in addition to supporting the Tramlines Trust this has also been donated to the Sarah Nulty Power of Music Foundation, Hillsborough Primary School, NSPCC, S6 Foodbank and many more causes.

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Successful applicants from 2022 are welcome to apply again in 2023.

The Tramlines Trust has supported the Burton Street FoundationThe Tramlines Trust has supported the Burton Street Foundation
The Tramlines Trust has supported the Burton Street Foundation

The Trust is part of ‘Tramlines in the Community’, a wider scheme that includes commitments to keeping the festival accessible, continuing to improve Hillsborough Park and supporting the surrounding area. In 2023, the festival is also working with Tickets for Good, a Sheffield-based national organisation which distributes free and discounted event tickets to NHS staff, medical students and charity workers.

The next Tramlines Festival takes place from July 21 to 23 at Hillsborough Park, where it moved in 2018 after being held at various venues. Saturday tickets are now sold out and organisers say weekend tickets “aren’t far behind”.

For more information, visit tramlines.org.uk/tramlines-in-the-community/the-tramlines-trust

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