Our Mission

We are committed to improving the quality of life of the people of Tees Valley by raising and managing funds for distribution in response to local needs. Our mission will be achieved by:

  • Providing a comprehensive and knowledgeable service for donors by managing their funds and donations in accordance with agreed objectives;
  • Bringing people together from business, public and voluntary sectors to make the best use of available resources;
  • Continuing to build a permanent charitable fund – providing income to give effective long-term grant support to local people.

Core Values

  • Ethical and Compassionate
  • Professional and Approachable
  • Effective and Flexible

Service Values

  • Helping the Heart of the Community
  • Treating people with dignity
  • Charitable and Transparent
  • Sustainable

Strategic Objectives

  • To build Tees Valley Community Foundation’s endowment as a basis for long term, sustainable charitable giving
  • To respond to the needs of the community-based organisations in our community through the delivery of accessible, efficient, transparent grants programmes

President: Sir Ronald Norman OBE

Vice President: Dr Anthony Gillham MBE

Founder: Kenneth Kime