About Our Charity Foundation

The Bernicia Foundation is a charity that supports projects and initiatives that deliver real and lasting community benefit and helps inspirational young people to fulfil their potential.

£220,000

of funds awarded in 2022/23

over 5,000

People expected to benefit from funds awarded in 2022/23

£974,000

Funding provided to date

The donation from The Bernicia Foundation came at totally the right time and was a real lifeline for the charity. The money allowed us to deliver our ‘Positive Choices’ project which focused on maintaining health, wellbeing and positive engagement via arts, making and creativity.” Allison Russell, Real Lives, Real Choices County Durham.

What our customers say

The donation from The Bernicia Foundation came at totally the right time and was a real lifeline for the charity. The money allowed us to deliver our ‘Positive Choices’ project which focused on maintaining health, wellbeing and positive engagement via arts, making and creativity.” Allison Russell, Real Lives, Real Choices County Durham.

Fare Share

Community Foundation (Tyne & Wear and Northumberland)

We work in partnership with The Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland (Community Foundation) who provide due diligence on applicant organisations and assesses applications.

Its vision is to see communities thrive across North East England, with fairness and generosity changing lives and helping everyone feel they belong.