Point North Community Foundation
Also known as: County Durham Community Foundation, County Durham Foundation
County Durham Community Foundation promotes lasting charitable giving, by bringing together donors with their chosen causes, through well targeted grants that make a genuine difference to the lives of local people within the communities of County Durham & Darlington.
Activities & Mission
County Durham Community Foundation promotes lasting charitable giving, by bringing together donors with their chosen causes, through well targeted grants that make a genuine difference to the lives of local people within the communities of County Durham & Darlington.
Grants
Point North Community Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2026)
- £6,217,766
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- 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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Financial Information
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Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows these related events on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2026 — Bowburn & Parkhill Community Partnership (organisation 4019065)
- Asset transfer in in 2024 — Acumen Community Enterprise Development Trust Limited (organisation 4009898)
- Asset transfer in in 2022 — Sir Frank Brown's Exhibition Fund for Girls (organisation 507668)
- Asset transfer in in 2020 — Hall Benefaction (organisation 220544)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £7,680,849 | £15,789,939 | £15,498,611 | £21,765,423 | £1,031,409 | 10 / 1 |
| 2025 | £16,093,279 | £6,480,312 | £6,261,961 | £31,829,103 | £986,518 | 10 / 1 |
| 2024 | £6,374,107 | £8,195,646 | £8,027,345 | £23,525,491 | £1,160,396 | 10 / 118 |
| 2023 | £4,285,791 | £6,018,678 | £5,798,605 | £23,634,514 | £929,487 | 11 / 88 |
| 2022 | £4,901,126 | £4,266,625 | £4,100,753 | £25,930,403 | £824,638 | 10 / 116 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Point North Community Foundation
What does Point North Community Foundation do?
County Durham Community Foundation promotes lasting charitable giving, by bringing together donors with their chosen causes, through well targeted grants that make a genuine difference to the lives of local people within the communities of County Durham & Darlington.
How much income did Point North Community Foundation report in 2026?
Point North Community Foundation reported total income of £7.68m and reported expenditure of £15.79m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Point North Community Foundation registered as a charity?
Point North Community Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 June 1995 as charity number 1047625. It has been registered for 31 years.
Who runs Point North Community Foundation?
Point North Community Foundation is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Point North Community Foundation operate?
Point North Community Foundation operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Point North Community Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Point North Community Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1047625.
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Also governs 1 other charity
Also governs 2 other charities
Also Known As
- County Durham Community Foundation
- County Durham Foundation
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated