Investing in people, empowering grassroots groups, and championing local causes; community foundations are on a mission.

The Community Foundations movement is committed to supporting, facilitating, and actively encouraging place-based philanthropy through a network of local community foundations. UK Community Foundations is a registered charity which leads nearly 60 foundations covering most of the UK who strategically fund local good causes. These local foundations are uniquely placed to make use of funding opportunities from individuals, organisations, and government. They also create endowed funds to secure the long-term future of their grant giving.

Presented by regional television personality Kathy Secker, a look at how the Tyne and Wear Foundation helps families, individuals and businesses set up funds to support local community organisations across Tyneside, Wearside, and Northumberland. Some of the organisations featured include Tyne and Wear Play Association, West Walker Community Garden and Age Concern North Tyneside. The film ends on how and why location businesses should support the foundation.