In 2019, the “Sir Tom Cowie Community Room” at the Aged Merchant Seamen’s Homes in Sunderland was financed by the Trust, providing a valuable amenity for all the residents. The Trust also…

In 2018, whilst visiting a primary school in Sunderland, the Chairman of the Trust, David Gray, became aware of the fact that sadly, many children did not have suitable outdoor clothing to wear in…

The Sir Tom Cowie Charitable Trust annually funds 2 generous financial bursaries to committed students who, with financial assistance from the Trust, are able to dedicate more time to completing…

Due to drastic financial cut- backs in the provision of music in schools in Sunderland, many children have been left with little or no opportunity experience of playing a musical instrument and being…

Over the past 10 years, The Sir Tom Cowie Charitable Trust has made it possible for a number primary schools to take part in a programme of farm visits, covering the costs of the visits and…