Philanthropy Past and Present

Tackling and preventing exploitation of vulnerable women in Stockton

Supporting the recovery of children and young people who are affected by domestic abuse in North Tyneside

Providing supported housing, community English classes and employment support to disadvantaged refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants across Tyne and Wear

Supporting older adults, their families and carers

Easing the end of life journey for patients and their families in the Tyne valley

Landscaped gardens and major tourist attraction

To advance the education of women and to overcome barriers such as abuse and violence

Offering support to victims of rape and sexual abuse

Custodian of Auckland Castle

Leading contemporary arts museum

Living museum of the North

Providing food to those in need in Newcastle

Educating young Jewish women

The North’s museum of art, fashion and design

Supporting local community regeneration

Provider of hospice care for children and adults

Giving residents a voice in the West End of Newcastle

Preventing homelessness and supporting the homeless

Provision of services for children and young people

Provider of transport services for cancer patients

Providing support for autism sufferers

Specialist care, support and advice for dementia suffers and their families

The enhancement of care for those in need

A world top 100 university

Protecting wildlife and conserving natural environments

Community project in Gateshead

Producer of live-action night show of 2,000 years of British history

Supporting survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence in Redcar and Cleveland

The charity of Sunderland FC

Outstanding institution for orthodox Jewish religious studies

Support for people with learning disabilities

Supporting disabled children and their families

Transporting critically ill patients to hospital

Promoting participation in the arts in North Tyneside

Supporting the poor, elderly and vulnerable living in the North East

Supporting the needy in south Tyneside

Expanding personal horizons through creativity and enjoyment

Supporting disabled people through participation in theatre

For people experiencing emotional or mental health problems and their families

Relieving the threat of homelessness in County Durham

Independent day school for boys and girls

Regionally significant performing arts venue7

Providing opportunities to play sport, to learn and to lead active lives through football

A top tier international university excelling in research, teaching and partnership working

Providing support to people with eating distress

Supporting prisoners and their families

Providing Hospice Care in North Northumberland

Conservation, regeneration and community development across the North East, Cumbria and North Yorkshire

Supporting anyone affected by domestic abuse

Protecting wildlife and conserving natural environments

Preventing crime or the fear of crime in the North East

Empowering innovators, visionaries and change makers to transform lives and make a remarkable impact on the world

Creating access to housing and addressing homelessness

Hope, justice, mercy and dignity for those seeking sanctuary

Realizing the potential of disadvantaged young people

Education and care of disabled people

Supporting those impacted by alcohol and substance misuse

Spreading the word of God amongst the people of Hexham and Newcastle

Providing a safe and friendly temporary home for children and support for struggling parents

Entertaining, involving and inspiring people through music and creativity

Informing, educating and improving lives

Celebrating and sharing Britain’s rich literary heritage for children

Supporting elderly people

Helping young people in Blyth lead happy and productive lives

Providing specialist palliative care to the people of Sunderland

An independent college of the University of Durham

Providing residential and day care services for vulnerable people

Byker based community centre, nursery and café

Providing housing for poorer people

Provider of hospice care for children and adults

Providing information, advice and counselling for young people

Improving quality of life through participation in the arts

A leading modern university with an international reputation for academic excellence

Inspiring belief in young people

Supporting premature and sick new-born babies and their families

Conserving and improving Newcastle town moor

Fighting poverty through trade

Widening access to museums, art galleries and archives

Easing the end of life journey for patients and their families in the Tyne valley

Improving women's mental health and emotional wellbeing

An innovative, accessible and inspirational modern university

Renowned amateur football club

Providing support services for asylum seekers and refugees in a friendly, welcoming environment

Employment support service