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Make giving part of your business

Connect your business with the causes and communities that matter to you, and make your giving go further.

We know philanthropy

We help businesses make a meaningful difference through their charitable giving. As the UK’s largest community foundation, we have deep roots across the North East and strong connections with the communities we serve. This means we can match your support with causes that reflect your business values and where it can make the greatest difference.

Every business is different, so we offer flexible ways to get involved. You could set up a named fund, give alongside others with shared interests, or offer your team’s time, skills and expertise.

Whatever you choose, we’ll connect your support with the needs of communities across the region, helping your business make a difference today and contribute to a stronger future.

Start a fund

Create a fund that puts your business values into action and makes a lasting difference in your community

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Give with others through your business

Pool your business' giving with others to support the causes you have in common

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Join the North East Giving Network as a Business Member

Give and network with other businesses and individuals from as little as £1000 a year

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Sponsor our events and activities

Increase your profile as a champion of our region by supporting our events and activities

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Tax efficient giving

You can get advice and information about making gifts to charity from HM Revenue and Customs. A summary of key information for individuals and companies is below. We recommend that you get advice from your lawyer, accountant or another professional before making any gift.

Check the HMRC Revenue and Customs website

Tax-Efficient Giving for companies

For information about giving gifts from companies to charities, we advise you to visit the HMRC website.

Donations by limited companies

Your company’s donation to charity is deductible from its total profits when calculating Corporation Tax. Corporate donations are not eligible for Gift Aid.

Gifts of land, buildings or shares

Your company could benefit from Corporation Tax relief if it gives land, property or qualifying shares to a charity, or sells them to a charity at less than their market value.

Payroll giving

An unlimited amount can be contributed to charity via your employees’ payroll giving. It costs your employees less to give because their donation is given to charity from their gross salary before any tax is taken off – so they don’t pay tax on the gift.

Contact Lisa Cappleman

Lisa engages people and businesses interested in making new or planned gifts, ensuring their wishes are met through the Foundation’s giving options.

Phone 0191 222 0945
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