Comic Relief Online

Posted on Thursday 16th February 2012

We are delighted to have introduced our first online application form; this may not sound groundbreaking but for The Foundation here in Teesside it is a first.  April 2012 will see the introduction of all group applications available online which will significantly improve our grant giving process shortening the length of time it takes to apply for a grant. If you have any questions please don't... read on

Tees Valley Foundation Launches Local Giving

Posted on Monday 30th January 2012

  About Localgiving.com Localgiving.com is an online giving portal founded by social entrepreneur and ‘Secret Millionaire’ Marcelle Speller, and co-owned by the Community Foundation Network. Marcelle has invested over £1million pounds and 2 years of her time in the project.   How it works Localgiving.com enables local charities and community groups to raise money, awareness and... read on

Community Chest Grants

Posted on Wednesday 4th January 2012

Middlesbrough Council are currently seeking applications to their Community Chest for 2012.  You may be eligible to apply if you: Are a constituted voluntary organisation or group Have your own bank account and relevant policies in place Are looking for funding towards a community project Grants can be used to fund: Ongoing projects Equipment Training Health focused... read on

Marketing/PR Volunteering Opportunity

Posted on Tuesday 20th December 2011

Tees Valley Community Foundation is seeking to recruit a volunteer to help raise the profile of the Foundation and its philanthropic activities using social media, website, local press and other media.  This role will involve: Liaising with the Philanthropy Services Manager to identify ways in which the Foundation's profile can be maximised within the community. Collating information from... read on

Emergency Relief Grant Helps Local Woman Secure Cooker For Christmas Day

Posted on Tuesday 20th December 2011

A local woman made an application to the Teesside Emergency Relief Fund on Monday 19 December for an emergency payment to enable her to buy a cooker so that she could cook Christmas lunch for her and her family.  We are pleased to report that with invaluable help and support from Stockton District Advice and Information Service, we were able to turn around the application on the same day and... read on