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 -
Surviving Winter
Surviving Winter is a campaign to encourage those who do not need their winter fuel payment and members of the wider public, to donate to the campaign and help those who are suffering from fuel poverty in our local community.
Theme and Affinity Funds -
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
European Social Fund Community Grants Programme Makes First Awards
The ESF Community Grants Programme run by the Community Foundation has made its first grants totalling over £100,000 in Tyne & Wear and Northumberland. Awards of up to £12,000 were …
Women’s Fund Awards £14,000
The Women’s Fund has awarded £14,000 in its latest series of grants to seven community and voluntary groups that support women in Tyne & Wear and Northumberland. Time Exchange in …
