Since 2016, Pattinson Estate Agency has donated a total of £50,000 to The Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland, providing essential support to organisations dedicated to addressing homelessness and housing related issues.

The fund has also supported a range of local charities and voluntary organisations that help young people and care leavers, survivors of domestic abuse and ex-offenders.

Elaine Holdsworth, Senior Philanthropy Advisor at the Community Foundation, comments: “Through the fund, Pattinson Estate Agents has shown a commitment to the area they serve and helping tackle some of the most pressing issues facing our communities. I am thrilled that by reaching this landmark, we can celebrate the impact of their generosity.”

Promoting visibility

The charities supported are not advertised in the mainstream, and in addition to financial assistance, Pattinson Estate Agency actively engages in promoting the visibility through its monthly newsletter and various social media platforms. By amplifying their reach, the agency aims to further bolster the impact of these invaluable community initiatives.

Managing Director of Pattinson Estate Agency, Caroline Pattinson, says: “We set up the fund to mark the 40th Anniversary of Pattinson Estate Agency, almost seven years ago, and through it we can give grants to a range of smaller charities across the region.

“We are immensely proud to have reached the milestone of £50,000 in donations through our partnership with The Community Foundation. The heartwarming feedback we have received from the organisations we support reaffirms the importance of our collective efforts in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those facing housing related challenges in our communities.”