Fund our work
Grants and investment help us secure our building, keep our rates affordable and deliver free programmes for local people.
- Capital funding for the Hub
- Programme and core funding
- Multi-year partnerships
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CDCE is built on partnership. There are many ways to be part of what we are creating, whatever your organisation or background.
Partner with us
We work with councils, housing associations, colleges, employers and voluntary organisations to reach more people.
- Deliver services from the Hub
- Co-design programmes
- Refer people to our support
Support us as a business
Local businesses can make a real difference through sponsorship, mentoring, work placements and supply-chain opportunities.
- Sponsor an event or programme
- Offer mentoring or placements
- Buy from Hub social enterprises
Volunteer
Share your time and skills, from welcoming visitors to mentoring entrepreneurs or helping at events.
- Flexible roles to suit you
- Training and references
- Meet people and build skills
For funders
Why fund CDCE?
Every pound invested in CDCE works twice: it strengthens the organisations based at the Hub and the communities they serve.
- Protected for the community. As a CIC, our assets are locked for community benefit.
- Built to last. Income from space hire supports a sustainable model that reduces reliance on grants over time.
- Measured impact. We track outcomes and publish an annual community interest report.
- Local leadership. Our board and team have deep roots in the North East's voluntary and enterprise sectors.
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Let's build something together
Tell us a little about yourself and how you would like to be involved, and we will get back to you.