Below are some examples of testimonials from our fund holders and grant recipients
Testimonials
Northumbrian Water
Northumbrian Water have been involved with County Durham Community Foundation since we first began in 1995. They hold two endowment funds with us, the Northumbrian Water Community Endowment Fund and the Northumbrian Water Environment Endowment Fund.
“Northumbrian Water’s funds with County Durham Community Foundation represent an important part of our corporate responsibility activity. Because our people choose which projects to support, they can understand the importance of supporting grassroots community organisations for the long-term.”
Kevan Jones MP
Kevan Jones has held a Grassroots Endowment Challenge fund with County Durham Community Foudnation since 2008.
“County Durham Community Foundation touches lives and communities large and small across the County. The Acorn Fund is a direct and practical way to support community projects in County Durham. I am pleased to be involved with the Foundation and its vital work.”
Rebekah Cook
Rebekah received a grant to give her the once in a life time opportunity to attend a summer school at the Royal Academy of Dance.
“I’m thrilled Rebekah has been granted this wonderful opportunity to go to the Royal Academy of Dance. It is such a privilege for her to be invited and she is ecstatic that she is now able to go.”
Alasdair MacConachie
Alasdair MacConachie is a Vice President of County Durham Community Foundation and his company (Sherwoods) also have an Endowment Fund which feeds into our Community Action grant making pot.
“Since moving to the area as a young boy, Darlington has become my place of work and most importantly my home. I feel very passionately about my community and couldn’t think of a better way to help improve its vitality than at the grassroots level. County Durham Community Foundation is making a real impact in our area and I am behind them 100%.”
Ellie Henry
Six-year-old Ellie Henry developed cerebral palsy after contracting meningitis when she was just two weeks old. It left her severely disabled and sadly the illness also nearly robbed her of her sight. She received a grant from County Durham Communtiy Foundation to purchase a light bubble to help with her condition.
"Finding respite care is very expensive. I am very lucky to have a local organisation to help me care for Ellie."
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