Testimonials

"This fund has been established to help small community groups gain access to additional funding and help them achieve their goals. We are delighted for those groups that are able to receive funding from us."

"I first became involved with the foundation as a donor. I wanted to give something back to the Derwentside community, the community where my business was based and which helped me a great deal in the development of my career. Through this I then became invovled with the running of the organisation."

“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.”

“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%.”

“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.”