Individual and Family Philanthropy

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• Lily Matthews Fund

  The Lily Matthews Fund was established in memory of Lily, a native of Newcastle, who despite suffering early bereavement and being a child victim of rape, went on to become a councillor, magistrate, school governess, senior charity worker and executive of a new town development corporation. It aims to support causes mostly in Tyne & Wear and Northumberland with a particular interest in environmental and women’s issues.

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• Frank Acfield Fund

  To promote the study of astronomy.

  • Est: 2008

• Adderstone Fund

  To fund projects that help to build ‘community glue’ and promote biodiversity in Northumberland.

  • Est: 2007

• Anonymous L

  To support projects in north Northumberland.

  • Est: 2000

• Anonymous R

  To support volunteering, church-led community work and health related projects.

  • Est: 1996

• Anonymous S

  To support the Thriving Communities Fund.

  • Est: 2001

• Baines Fund

  Established with a legacy from William Baines, a Northumberland farmer, to support clinic fellowships for research into arthritis and rheumatism.

  • Est: 2001

• Nancy Barbour Award Fund

  Established by Dame Margaret Barbour and her daughter Helen from the estate left by Nancy Barbour, the awards recognise projects that help women with disabilities.

  • Est: 2000

• Barnes Fund

  To support projects in the Bedlington area of Northumberland.

  • Est: 2006

• Barnes Grassroots Fund

  Established with match funding from the government Grassroots scheme, to support grassroots groups in Northumberland.

  • Est: 2008