Changemakers

Enriching lives and building stronger communities.

Changemakers: businesses supporting communities

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About Changemakers

Point North Changemakers are businesses making a difference to communities across County Durham and Tees Valley with an affordable monthly contribution.

Their donations are pooled together and are distributed in grants to local charities.

By giving monthly, businesses strengthen local organisations, create opportunities for people facing hardship, and help build a fairer future in the region.

Meet our Changemakers

CrystallisedCrystallised is a B Corp certified strategic marketing and communications consultancy, founded…

Crystallised

Crystallised is a B Corp certified strategic marketing and communications consultancy, founded in the North East. 

More about their support →

JacksonsJacksons is a long-established law firm supporting people, businesses and local communities…

Jacksons

Jacksons is a long-established law firm supporting people, businesses and local communities across generations.

More about their support →

Phoenix Accommodation

Phoenix Accommodation provides longer-stay accommodation for companies, contractors and local authorities across the North East.

Reflect Yarm

Reflect Yarm provide professional psychology services, supporting people with expert mental health guidance.

Swinburne Maddison

Swinburne Maddison is a modern law firm supporting clients across the North East and beyond.

Tilly Bailey & Irvine Law FirmTilly Bailey & Irvine Law Firm provides…

Tilly Bailey & Irvine Law Firm

Tilly Bailey & Irvine Law Firm provides expert advice in all legal areas that may arise throughout a client’s personal and business life. 

More about their support →

Your business can become a Changemaker

Pledge your
support​

Commit to a minimum donation of £50 per month for 12 months.

Share your
commitment

Complete your Changemaker profile and let your employees, customers and clients know you’re making a difference.

See your
impact

Stay updated with progress reports, case studies and visits to local projects. Attend our annual networking event to meet other businesses.

Invest in our region’s future.

Changemakers helps businesses support targeted community projects across County Durham and Tees Valley through one simple monthly contribution.

Your contribution strengthens local organisations, creates opportunities for people facing hardship, and helps build a fairer future in the region.

You’ll receive clear reporting, data and updates that show exactly how your support is making a measurable difference to people in our region.

Want to talk to us first?

If you’d like to discuss your contribution before signing up, our team can help you choose the right approach for your business.

Get in touch and we’ll talk you through the options available to support local communities in fighting poverty and enriching lives.

If you're based in
Tees Valley

If your business is based or headquartered in Tees Valley, get in touch with our Relationship Manager, Jane Reynolds MBE

JaneR@pointnorth.org.uk

If you're based in County Durham
or the wider region

If your business is based or headquartered in County Durham, or the wider North East and beyond, get in touch with our Relationship Manager, Sarah Cairns

SarahC@pointnorth.org.uk

If you prefer, you can reach us by phone on 0191 378 6340

Crystallised

Changemaker since November 2025

Crystallised is a strategy-led marketing and communications consultancy helping purpose-driven organisations get clearer about who they are, who they’re for and how to reach the right people.

Why they became a Point North Changemaker?

“Crystallised became a Changemaker because regular giving is one of the most practical ways a small business can support local communities. Point North understands where funding is needed and how to get it to people and organisations already best placed to make a difference. As a small business, we couldn’t do that on our own.”

Jacksons

Changemaker since April 2026

Since 1876, Jacksons have stood alongside generations of people through the highs and the lows, the milestones and the challenges of business and life. Taking care.

Why they became a Point North Changemaker?

“We constantly strive to be better for our clients, our people, and support and care for the people and communities we serve. This ambition perfectly aligns with the aims of being a Point North Changemaker; to create a strong community of good to create lasting social impact.”

Erica Turner, Head of Legal, Partner – Commercial Property, Jacksons

Tilly Bailey & Irvine Law Firm

Tilly Bailey & Irvine Law Firm

Changemaker since July 2026

Tilly Bailey & Irvine Law Firm provides expert advice in all legal areas that may arise throughout a client’s personal and business life. 

Why they became a Point North Changemaker?

“Community is at the heart of everything we do. Whether that be the clients that we work with, or the people around us in the North East and beyond, we understand how important it is to give back and show our support in any way we can.”

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