County Durham Community Foundation is now Point North!
County Durham Community Foundation is now Point North.
We’ll reach our 30th anniversary in 2025, so our name change and rebrand is part of a bigger project to modernise and improve what we do to put us in the best position for the next 30 years!
Our rebrand and name change is part of our long-term plan to help us grow, to make it easy for donors to find us so we can get more money out into the community as quickly as possible.
We’re also focusing on internal efficiencies and systems that will simplify grant applications and include new, simpler ways to donate.
What will change?
Of course, you’ll see our name has changed, we have a new website and in time, if you’re a fundholder or grant recipient you’ll see the systems you use will be upgraded.
Our commitment to fighting poverty and enriching lives stays the same. As does our work in County Durham and Darlington.
There’s no dilution of the work we do with our communities, but there is an intention to improve and grow.
As the official community foundation for the Tees Valley, we will be offering more support to communities there, as well as the wider North East.
Part of the reason for this growth is need. Last year we made grants totalling £7.1 million, this is a 106% increase on a typical year.
And, our donor base is growing, some of our donors want to support communities in the wider North East region and beyond.
If you have a grant with us, an application in progress or if you’re a supporter, there’s nothing you need to do differently. Our team and processes continue as normal, but if you have any questions, our team would love to hear from you.
Have more questions?
We’ve tried to answer all your questions in our Rebrand FAQs. Whether you’re a grant recipient, a donor or just interested, we’ve got you covered.
If you can’t find the answers you need, get in touch with us.
