Inheritance tax planning and charitable giving

How charitable giving can support inheritance tax planning while helping clients create a meaningful, lasting legacy.
Turner Prize & City of Culture bid

What the Turner Prize & City of Culture bid could mean for Tees Valley communities, economy and future.
Submitting unredacted bank statements

Submitting unredacted bank statements as part of your application If you’re applying for funding from Point North, as part of our application process you will need to submit a bank statement. The bank statement needs to be unredacted. We know this can feel like a big ask, especially when the statement includes account numbers, transactions […]
Mayor’s Opportunity Fund Round 4 Webinar

Watch our Mayor’s Opportunity Fund round 4 webinar and find out more about the fund.
When to become a registered charity

If your organisation has an annual income of more than £5,000 per year, it’s time for you to become registered.
Safeguarding guidance for groups

Important safeguarding guidance for groups applying to Point North.
How to use AI for grant writing

Using AI for grant writing: tips to support your application.
Talking about philanthropy with clients

A practical guide for professional advisers on when to raise giving, what to say, and how Point North can support next steps.
Guide to the High Sheriff Youth Awards

A practical guide for anyone interested in the High Sheriff Youth Awards.
Business Giving: If not now, when?

Businesses in County Durham and Tees Valley can support local communities through Point North. Start small, pledge future success and fight poverty today.
Mayor’s Opportunity Fund Round 3 Webinar

Watch our Mayor’s Opportunity Fund round 3 webinar and find out more about the fund.
Child poverty in the North East not inevitable

In this special guest post, Amanda Bailey, Director of the North East Child Poverty Commission, explains why we must take action on child poverty across County Durham, Tees Valley and the wider North East.
Opinion: Let’s talk about core costs

It’s time to back core costs.
Community Foundation for Tees Valley

Point North is the accredited community foundation for Tees Valley.
Be a better business with charitable giving

Every business has its own reasons for committing to social and environmental responsibility. For some, it’s embedded in the company’s DNA from the start; for others, it becomes part of the culture over time. Charitable giving can help you be a better business, for your community, employees and your bottom line. Giving to charity is more […]