Sir Tom Cowie OBE
About the Trust
The Trust looks to support projects looking to link people living in the rural environment with the countryside and the natural environment. The Trustees would also look to support projects proposing to conserve and maintain historic and important buildings and projects looking to conserve and maintain wildlife and, particularly, threatened species in our region.
Geographically, the Trust primarily supports projects in the City of Sunderland where Sir Tom was born, the area of Derwentside in County Durham where he lived, and the valleys of Teesdale and Weardale, which were landscapes he loved.
Our impact
£5.2m
Total amount awarded since being established
£2m
Total amount of grants awarded 2023/24
257
Number of grants awarded 2023/24
305
Number of organisations receiving grants 2023/24
Grant Application Form
If you think your project may be eligible for funding take a look at our Application Guidelines before applying.
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