Community Foundation North East

About Community Foundation North East

Community Foundation North East is a registered charity, established in 1988 and run from Philanthropy House on Woodbine Road in Gosforth. It connects people and businesses who want to give with the local causes that need support, managing charitable funds on behalf of donors and pooling giving so that it goes further. Since it was established it has awarded £191 million, and in 2024/25 alone it made 1,224 grants worth £8.9 million to 597 organisations.

The Foundation's funding focuses on tackling poverty, widening access to opportunity, improving health and community safety, strengthening culture and community life, and sustaining the environment. Charities, community groups and some individuals can apply for grants through its website. Donors can set up their own fund, give with others through the North East Giving Network, or leave a gift in a Will through North East Will Power. The Foundation also offers training and pro bono support to the voluntary sector and publishes research on the region, including Vital Signs and Third Sector Trends.

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Community Foundation North East: the Gosforth charity behind £191m of grants

From an office on Woodbine Road, Community Foundation North East has awarded £191 million to charities and community groups since 1988. Here is how it works, what it funds and how to get involved.

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