Businesses
Businesses in North East England have a proud history of supporting local communities whose residents are their neighbours, customers and employees. The Community Foundation provides these companies with effective mechanisms for giving back to the area.
From architects to vets, and chemists to butchers, a wide range of businesses are already involved and making a difference. Click here to meet them.
How will your company benefit from giving through us?
- We provide expertise in local needs and causes, allowing you to make your charitable giving effective, tangible and relevant to the area in which your business operates and your employees live.
- We support you to ensure your giving is active, planned and tied closely to your company values and wider corporate social responsibility plans.
- We deal with all requests for support and manage all awards made, letting you get on with growing your business.
- We can engage your employees in deciding which groups to support, creating a real buzz in your business.
- We provide reports on your charitable activity, enabling better staff and stakeholder communications.
- We can involve you in our community of companies and individuals who give through us.
Click here to find out about setting up a fund in your company’s name.
Other options for your company
- Sponsorship and support from businesses means we can provide high quality public events and publications, which are critical in raising the profile of our work. Recent supporters and sponsors include Rathbones, UBS, the Co-operative Bank and Port of Tyne. To find out how your company could sponsor our next event or publication, contact: Alexandra Horrocks.
- Corporate membership is an excellent option if you do not have the resources to set up a charitable fund for your company.
- A one-off donation from your company for one of our theme or affinity funds.
- Personal giving by company Directors.
To discuss your options further email Lisa Cappleman or call 0191 222 0945.
