NGI publishes report to celebrate a year of impact with partners
NGI's newly published report showcases £2.25m funding for tourism and job creation while celebrating a year of impactful partnerships for the North East.... Read More
Scientist donates proceeds of ovarian cancer drug to establish charitable fund
A scientist at Newcastle University, involved in the creation of Rubraca®, a new cancer drug that has been approved for use on the NHS, has donated her share of proceeds to the Community Foundation.... Read More
#PoweredbyPhilanthropy 2019 – Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland announces three-day event celebrating and debating philanthropy’s role in diversity and inclusion
Having delivered Generosity Festival, the world’s first festival of philanthropy and giving in 2018, the Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland is continuing the conversation about philanthropy’s role in addressing issues affecting communities.... Read More
Tyne Rivers Trust tackle obstructions for smaller fish thanks to funding from local wind farm
Following on from a major fish pass at Shotley Grove weir, Tyne Rivers Trust is now tackling three smaller obstructions further upstream. These small weirs are the final obstruction preventing smaller fish such as... Read More
Giving Network awards over £16,000 for local causes
A Giving Network for the next generation of North East philanthropists, created by the Community Foundation Tyne & Wear & Northumberland and supported by law firm Ward Hadaway, has awarded £16,104 to four local... Read MoreCommunity Foundation appoint Jill Baker to board of trustees
The Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland has appointed Jill Baker, the director of development at Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales, to its board of trustees. Jill joins a 12-strong trustee... Read More
Community Foundation report reveals why people are going hungry in North East England
The Community Foundation has released its latest Vital Signs report focusing on why families are going hungry in North East England, and what local people and businesses can do to make a difference through... Read MoreCan Philanthropy End Homelessness? Part of GeNErosity Festival
Homelessness is growing, everywhere. It is a societal issue we all want to see fixed. Is fixing it as simple as the right people, giving in the right way, towards the right type of... Read More
Call for generous unsung heroes in communities across the North East to be nominated for cash prize
The Community Foundation is calling for people to nominate their unsung heroes in the community, who donate their money and time to worthwhile causes, but rarely have their generosity recognised publicly. The Unsung GeNErosity... Read More