Dogger Bank Wind Farm has once again supported a range of community groups in South Tyneside through its community fund, with grassroots football clubs among those benefiting from investment aimed at strengthening local communities.
From improving access to sport to creating more inclusive environments for young people, the latest round of funding highlights the vital role community clubs play in bringing people together and supporting wellbeing.
Among the groups supported was Whiteleas Junior Football Club who used its grant to support girls across the club, helping to break down barriers to participation in sport.
Funding was used to provide WUKA period pants for female players, giving them added confidence and comfort during training and matches.
A club contact said:
“They were all very appreciative of the grant for the items they received.”
The initiative has helped ensure that all players can continue to enjoy football without disruption, reinforcing the club’s commitment to inclusion and equal access to sport.
Grassroots football clubs play a vital role in fostering teamwork, confidence, and community spirit, and Dogger Bank’s continued investment reflects its long-term commitment to supporting local priorities.
The community fund supports projects across South Tyneside, Redcar & Cleveland and East Riding of Yorkshire, the areas closest to the wind farm’s construction and operations.
Through small grants, the fund helps local organisations enhance quality of life, encourage participation, and bring people together through shared activities.
This latest milestone builds on Dogger Bank’s wider ambition to create a lasting positive impact in coastal communities, supporting initiatives that promote opportunity, wellbeing and a stronger sense of community.
See who benefitted in the latest round of Dogger Bank operator fund grants:
- Bede Burn ABC
- Mortimer Primary School
- Veterans for Veterans in Care
- Luna Blu Neon Community Interest
- The Rise of She CIC
- St Aloysius Primary Federation PTA
- South Shields & Westoe RFC
- Friends of Porky Green
- Read Easy
- Windows on the World
- 43rd South Shields Brownies & Rainbow Unit
- Bluejay Wellness
- Association of Jarrow Community Bowling Clubs
- Hebburn Unit 176 of the Sea Cadet Corps
- All Saints Church Cleadon Kayaks
- Growing Together South Tyneside
- Durham County Bowling
- 4Hebburn
- Create & Connect CIC
- Marsden Cricket Club
- Strong at Heart CIC
- Harton and Westoe Miners Welfare
- Veterans Response
- Whiteleas JFC
- Jarrow Under 11 Tigers
- Boldon Bowling Club
- Whitburn Bowling Club
- Crossing Paths
- East Boldon Scouts
- Friends of Thurston
- All Saints Community Association CIO
- Tyneside Outdoors
- Affinity Radio
- Jarrow Mindset
- South Shields Cricket Juniors
- South Shields Chess Club
- The Therapy Circle CIC
- Cleadon Archers
- Durham Light Infantry Association
For more information about the Dogger Bank Community Fund, Scholarship programme or STEM programme see: Dogger Bank in the community – Dogger Bank Wind Farm
