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Giving and philanthropy

Give to the causes that inspire you

We help anyone become a philanthropist by starting a charitable fund, leaving a legacy or giving with others.

Funding and support

Apply for funding

We support causes in Tyne & Wear and Northumberland, and across North East England, through funds set up by our donors.

Knowledge and leadership

Learn more about how to make a difference

We share our expertise, shine a light on important issues and work with others to make change happen.

Powering philanthropy in North East England

We grow giving and philanthropy, matching generous people with our region's important community causes. Every year, we award grants to hundreds of small charities in Tyne & Wear and Northumberland, and across North East England, through funds set up by our donors.

Our response to Coronavirus - Updated Jan 2021

As we enter lockdown 3 we want to reassure you we're still open for grants, flexible on existing grants and doing everything we can to continue supporting the sector.

Third Sector Trends Reports 2020

Visit our Third Sector Trends page for all our 2020 reports including the latest Covid-19 Impact Survey which looks at Charity CEO's confidence during Covid-19 and their thoughts on the future.

Introducing our new grants system

The Community Foundation has reopened for applications with a new grant system, but what does this mean for new and existing grantees?

Our impact

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Shining a light on vital issues

'Time' to make a difference

Revitalising funds for generations to come

Providing solutions that make a difference

Responding to the pandemic

£6.6m

Grants awardedIn 2019-20 we awarded 1,256 grants totalling

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