The Changemaker programme is a simple way for businesses to make a difference
We believe that businesses have the power to drive meaningful change in our communities. That’s why we’re excited to announce the launch of our Changemaker programme for businesses.
Change Together is a simple, strategic and manageable way for businesses across the North East to give back and make a real difference.
Find out more about how Point North is creating a brighter tomorrow for local people
What is the Changemaker programme?
The Point North Changemaker programme is for anyone who wants to start making a difference to local people and communities, right now.
If you’re a business you’ll become part of the Change Together club, where you’ll commit to a monthly donation of £50 for 12 months to Point North.
This support is channelled directly to local charities and community groups who are all working to fight poverty, enrich lives and improve social mobility.
For businesses: you’ll become a Changemaker in our Change Together club, a group of likeminded businesses supporting local communities.
For individuals: you’ll become part of our Changemaker Community, where members of the public from all over the world donate to Point North to support local causes that are fighting poverty and enriching lives.
Why join?
A strong community is good for business.
By joining Change Together, your business will:
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Support 600+ local community groups and projects that are fighting poverty, enriching lives and creating a brighter tomorrow for people across the North East.
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Align charitable giving with ESG or CSR goals and demonstrate your commitment to social impact.
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Boost employee engagement, with 77% of employees stating that a company’s social values impact their job satisfaction.
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Receive tailored impact reports, case studies, and data to showcase the difference your business is making.
How it works
Joining Change Together as a business is simple:
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Pledge your contribution: Sign up on our website and commit to a minimum donation of £50 per month for 12 months.
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Share your commitment: Complete your supporter profile and let your stakeholders know you’re making a difference.
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See your impact: Stay updated with progress reports, visit local projects, and attend our annual event to meet other likeminded businesses.
Why it matters
600,000 people in our region are living in poverty.*
We know that poverty doesn’t just force people into making impossible choices day-to-day, it also steals opportunities and strangles futures.
That’s why our commitment it two fold:
- We fight poverty, making today better for people and communities that are struggling.
- We enrich lives, making tomorrow brighter for everyone.
In practice, this means we grant funds to projects and community groups that are addressing urgent need when it comes to the basic essentials that nobody should have to go without; food, heating, a safe home, a healthy mind and body.
And we grant funds to the community groups that enrich lives, from tackling loneliness to supporting talented young people, from creating opportunities in education or skills development to improving social mobility across the region.
To create a healthy, prosperous and resilient North East we need the support of those living and working in the North East.
That’s why we’re asking you to join the growing network of businesses that are making a positive impact in County Durham, Tees Valley and the wider region.
Your contribution, large or small, will go a long way towards building stronger, more resilient communities.
Sources:
*600,000 people living in poverty is from the Joseph Rowntree report UK Poverty 2025: The Essential Guide to Understanding Poverty in the UK, published 29 January 2025, available here
