# Bensham & Saltwell Alive

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1157255 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1157255)
- Website: https://www.benshamandsaltwellalive.co.uk
- Latest income: £28.2k; spending £29.1k
- What it funds: Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides human resources, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/bensham-and-saltwell-alive

BS Alive is active in the Bensham and Saltwell wards of Gateshead (although not exclusive to this area) to support work to improve health & social well being in the area. BS Alive includes all residents, from all backgrounds. It provides a range of support including advice, networking & fundraising as well as directly organising some activities - lunch clubs & social activities, volunteering etc

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Bensham & Saltwell Alive is registered under general charitable purposes for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides human resources, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides advocacy / advice / information and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Bensham & Saltwell Alive reported income of £28.2k and spending of £29.1k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Bensham & Saltwell Alive in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (benshamandsaltwellalive.co.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Bensham & Saltwell Alive open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Bensham & Saltwell Alive is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Bensham & Saltwell Alive give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Bensham & Saltwell Alive makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How large is Bensham & Saltwell Alive?

In its latest reported year Bensham & Saltwell Alive reported income of £28.2k and spending of £29.1k.


## Guides

- [How to apply for a grant as a partnership](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/how-to-apply-for-grant-as-partnership)
- [Do you need a safeguarding policy to apply for a grant?](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/safeguarding-policy-grant-application)
- [Can grants pay volunteer expenses? A practical budget guide](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/can-grants-pay-volunteer-expenses)