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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.

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.

Coronavirus Funds

Funds to get help to local charities and community organisations that are helping the most vulnerable people during the COVID-19 outbreak. Applications now open.

Our response to Coronavirus (Covid-19)

We want to reassure you that we will do everything we can to continue supporting the sector at this time. A message to our applicants and grantees from our CEO Rob Williamson

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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Inspiring the generosity of a new generation

Putting North East philanthropy on the map

Making a difference to food poverty

Advice that unlocks millions for communities

Filling gaps, funding resilience, supporting excellence and growth

£7.8m

Grants awardedIn 2018-19 we awarded 1,515 grants totalling

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