Vision and mission

Our Vision

Bringing people together to achieve their potential, fulfil their aspirations and build thriving communities.


Our Mission

County Durham Community Foundation promotes lasting charitable giving, by bringing together donors with their chosen causes, through well targeted grants that make a genuine difference to the lives of local people


Our founding principles

Philanthropy: Our goal is to give something back to the community by building a long-term endowment to support the people of County Durham and Darlington in the future.

Empowerment: We aim to enable all members of County Durham and Darlington society, both donors and grant recipients alike, to achieve their potential and fulfil their aspirations.

Changing Lives: We want to make a lasting difference to the people of County Durham by supporting the growth and prosperity of the region, whilst at the same time addressing inequality.