Community Foundation North East
Also known as: Community Foundation, Community Foundation Serving Tyne & Wear and Northumberland, Tyne & Wear Foundation
Community Foundation North East is a generalist grantmaker to charities and community organisations mainly but not exclusively in Tyne and Wear and Northumberland. Its vision is a North East where everyone can be part of thriving, generous and inclusive communities. It also supports development to increase local philanthropy as well as research and partnerships around issues affecting the region.
Activities & Mission
Community Foundation North East is a generalist grantmaker to charities and community organisations mainly but not exclusively in Tyne and Wear and Northumberland. Its vision is a North East where everyone can be part of thriving, generous and inclusive communities. It also supports development to increase local philanthropy as well as research and partnerships around issues affecting the region.
Grants
Community Foundation North East is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £8,765,008
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other charities or voluntary bodies and other defined groups
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £10,723,633 | £10,652,347 | £9,989,487 | £103,596,428 | £877,910 | 24 / 30 |
| 2024 | £10,133,375 | £9,989,983 | £9,401,643 | £103,197,166 | £875,844 | 24 / 20 |
| 2023 | £7,906,571 | £9,304,115 | £8,803,109 | £96,177,804 | £741,635 | 23 / 30 |
| 2022 | £9,406,444 | £10,002,770 | £9,514,393 | £104,092,926 | £789,762 | 24 / 30 |
| 2021 | £9,449,199 | £8,496,497 | £8,041,492 | £102,053,230 | £734,203 | 24 / 20 |
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Frequently asked questions about Community Foundation North East
What does Community Foundation North East do?
Community Foundation North East is a generalist grantmaker to charities and community organisations mainly but not exclusively in Tyne and Wear and Northumberland. Its vision is a North East where everyone can be part of thriving, generous and inclusive communities. It also supports development to increase local philanthropy as well as research and partnerships around issues affecting the region.
How much income did Community Foundation North East report in 2025?
Community Foundation North East reported total income of £10.72m and reported expenditure of £10.65m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Community Foundation North East registered as a charity?
Community Foundation North East was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 August 1988 as charity number 700510. It has been registered for 38 years.
Who runs Community Foundation North East?
Community Foundation North East is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Philip James Moorhouse. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Community Foundation North East operate?
Community Foundation North East operates across 6 areas, including Gateshead, Newcastle Upon Tyne City, North Tyneside and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Community Foundation North East a registered charity?
Yes — Community Foundation North East is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 700510.
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Also Known As
- Community Foundation
- Community Foundation Serving Tyne & Wear and Northumberland
- Tyne & Wear Foundation
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
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