Banks Property Grassroots Fund
The Banks Family Grassroots Fund supports projects and groups operating in areas where Banks is proposing or progressing developments.
Enriching local lives
About Banks Family Property Fund
The Banks Family Property Fund supports community groups and voluntary organisations across a range of locations where The Banks Group operates.
Established in partnership with Point North, the fund reflects a shared commitment to the communities where the Banks family grew up and The Banks Group is based.
More from The Banks Family Property Fund
The Belmont Fund open
Up to £2,000 available to enrich lives in Belmont, County Durham. This fund offers financial assistance to community groups, voluntary organisations, and the local community.
“Our long-established relationship with Point North (formerly County Durham Community Foundation) dates back many decades. It is founded on our mutual aim to fight poverty and enrich lives in County Durham.
We trust the team at Point North, who work closely with us to ensure funds are distributed with care and consideration. It’s important to us that we make a difference in the County Durham communities, where our family grew up and where The Banks Group has always been headquartered.”
Harry Banks OBE DL
Key impact data
Most of the projects supported by the Banks Family Property Fund in 2024/25 were connected to the Good Health and Well-being SDG 03. Funding projects that advance people’s physical and mental health, wellbeing and safety and strengthened community cohesion.
2024/25
- Funds awarded: £83,320
- People supported: 16,654