The fund rewards children and young people for their positive contributions to our communities.

Once a year, grants are made to organisations across Tyne & Wear who support children and young people to realise potential, develop self-confidence and interpersonal skills, provide skills and training and generally encourage them to be positive role models and divert them away from anti-social behaviour and crime.

The organisations are celebrated together at an Awards ceremony which highlights the huge impact they make to the lives of young people.

As a collective giving fund, your money will be pooled with others, so a greater impact can be made.

How will my money make a difference?

Your money will be used to support a wide range of projects through grants made from the High Sheriff of Tyne & Wear Awards. Projects that have benefitted recently include:

•    Running a residential activity weekend for young people;
•    Costs for a health and fitness training;
•    Activities for visually impaired young people to help improve confidence and independence;
•    Supporting a young people’s theatre group. 

About the Community Foundation North East

At the Community Foundation North East we nurture giving and philanthropy, matching generous people with our region's important community causes. Every year, we award grants to hundreds of small charities in the North East through funds set up by our donors.

Since being established in 1988, the Foundation has awarded over £188 million in grants.

The Community Foundation North East is a Registered Charity No. 700510. Limited Company No. 2273708