Welcome

We are a specialised fund in the North East of England that aims to enhance the lives of local disabled children and their families through the provision of essential equipment, learning aids and custom built apparatus.

The charity is unique in its bond with the Evening Chronicle, the region's biggest selling daily newspaper and enjoys a special place in the hearts of the paper's readers.

The Sunshine Fund was established in 1928 by King George V during his visit to Tyneside. To commemorate the opening of the Tyne Bridge, he made a small donation to give children a day out at the coast.

The Evening Chronicle, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, adopted the fund and in 1995 it was granted charitable status when the Chronicle joined forces with the Community Foundation.

Since then we have provided over £700,000 for essential equipment, learning aids and custom-built apparatus to improve the quality of children's lives across the region.

How Does it Work?
The Evening Chronicle Sunshine Fund is a registered charity managed by the Community Foundation serving Tyne & Wear and Northumberland. It is a part revenue, part endowment fund with two active fundraisers who encourage donations and events. Donors can receive publicity through the Evening Chronicle newspaper. It has a Grant making Committee which is made up of members of social, medical, legal and financial services in the North East of England.

Community Foundation Mission
The Community Foundation serving Tyne and Wear and Northumberland helps to build stronger communities by encouraging local giving. It offers a cost-effective way for donors to make a long-term difference to the causes close to their heart. Through its understanding of local issues, the Community Foundation can make perceptive and well-targeted grants that secure the future for generations to come.