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Powering philanthropy in North East England

The Community Foundation grows giving and philanthropy, enabling people and businesses to support vital causes across North East England. We combine our knowledge and reach with donors' generosity to back local charities and community organisations making a lasting difference.
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Giving and philanthropy

Start your fund, give with others or leave a legacy to your community

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Funding and support

Apply for a grant or find out about skills matching and training

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Knowledge and research

Learn about our area and the work of local charities and community organisations here

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£165m

Total amount awarded by the Community Foundation since being established

£7.9m

Total amount of grants awarded 2022/23

1,406

Number of grants awarded 2022/23

633

Number of organisations receiving grants 2022/23

Our impact

Stories about how we work with donors to make a difference to people and places in Tyne & Wear and Northumberland and across North East England

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The Community Accelerator Programme

The programme enables local businesses to come together and help develop the local workforce of tomorrow.

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North East Roots Fund

The Fund is for people outside of the North East, with links to the area, who would like to give back.

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Get in touch

Get in touch with our team by filling out the form or alternatively, see our contact details below.

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