The Community Foundation grows giving and philanthropy, matching generous people with important regional community causes. They are the largest community foundation in the UK. Established in 1988 as the Tyne & Wear Foundation, they later expanded to include Northumberland, with work now increasingly taking in the wider North East of England.

Moving Parts Arts is currently funded by NCIF during 2022-2024 through a contribution to our day-to-day running costs, allowing for our work to grow and develop. We are also supported by kind donors at the Louise Dalton Fund, managed by the Community Foundation, to run workshops in the West End of Newcastle.

The Newcastle Culture Investment Fund (NCIF) celebrates the power of arts and culture to have a direct impact on the health and well-being of Newcastle residents. While achieving that, grants develop Newcastle’s rich, diverse and accessible independent cultural sector. This fund would not be possible without the partnership and support from Newcastle City Council.

Garfield Weston Foundation is a family founded grant-maker that gives money to support a wide range of charities across the UK. In total they donate around £100 million each year.

Moving Parts Arts is currently supported by Garfield Weston during 2025-2026 to support Teeny Tiny Toon and the core costs of making these viable.

Since 2013 the ScottishPower Foundation has awarded over £15million to charitable initiatives throughout the UK, including more than 250 grants for projects ranging from helping the next generation into STEM careers to reducing isolation among older people.

Moving Parts Arts is currently supported by Scottish Power Foundation during 2025-2026 to support Teeny Tiny Toon and the core costs of making these viable.

The National Lottery Heritage Fund is the UK's largest funder of heritage. Using money raised by National Lottery players, they distribute grants from £10,000 to £10million to support projects across the UK that connect people and communities to their heritage.

Moving Parts Arts is currently funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund to deliver A Treasury of Tyneside Tales.

The National Lottery Community Fund supports community projects that help people connect, grow and build a better future. They focus on supporting people facing poverty, disadvantage or discrimination.

Moving Parts Arts is currently funded through their 'Awards for All' strand to deliver Wind Garden.

The Hays Travel Foundation works with organisations that support people, who for one reason or another, need a bit of help to achieve their potential. They chose young people as their focus and the Foundation works hard to create opportunities for youngsters to be the best that they can be.

Moving Parts Arts is currently funded by the Hays Travel Foundation to deliver A Treasury of Tyneside Tales.

The Hadrian Trust aims to improve the lives of people living and working in the North East of England.

Moving Parts Arts is currently funded by the Hadrian Trust to deliver Wind Garden.