Welcome to the Community Foundation
We strengthen communities and enrich local life by inspiring and supporting effective giving
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Helen McArdle Fund
Established in 2007 the Helen McArdle Fund supports projects that help young people and families in need in Gateshead, Newcastle and North Tyneside.
Corporate Giving -
Local Environmental Action Fund (LEAF)
LEAF supports projects that address environmental issues at a local level.
Projects, Programmes and Partnerships -
Ringtons Fund
The Ringtons Fund has been established since 1995 and supports general charitable purposes in Tyne & Wear and Northumberland.
Corporate Giving -
The Dulverton Trust Fund
The Community Foundation is administering grants under £5,000 on behalf of the Dulverton Trust.
Charity and Trust Funds
We ensure the generosity of individuals, families, businesses and charities is matched with excellent groups and individuals that bring people together, provide great services and activities and make our area a better place to enjoy life. To apply for a grant or other support, click here.
Across our region, the case for supporting local communities has never been stronger. To read about the people who are already enjoying the rewards of giving back to their communities, click here.
Anyone can become a philanthropist through the Community Foundation. To find out how you can be the next, click here.
Latest news
Sport Relief Community Cash
The Sport Relief Community Cash programme has so far awarded 52 grants totalling over £45,000 to community and voluntary groups from across Tyne & Wear and Northumberland that help people …
Community First – match for endowment donations to the Community Foundation
The Community First endowment match scheme is offering donors the opportunity to increase their donations to endowment funds at the Community Foundation by 50% at no extra cost. There is …
