This week marked a proud milestone for the Harrison Foundation and the wider community in Acomb, Northumberland, as we celebrated the official opening of the Harrison Wellbeing Hub at Acomb First School. The hub is a purpose-built facility created to support the emotional, sensory and learning needs of children with additional needs.
Read moreThis week, Harrison Foundation trustee Daniel Harrison MBE visited The Sunshine Fund in Newcastle to see first-hand how the Foundation’s £27,000 donation earlier this year has transformed lives across the North East.
For over eight years, the Harrison Foundation has supported The Sunshine Fund’s work to provide adapted and specialist equipment for children and young people living with disabilities in the North East, enriching their quality of life in ways that aren’t covered by the NHS or local authorities.
Read moreThe Harrison Foundation was proud to be the Headline Sponsor of this year’s Foundation of Light Gala Awards — a truly inspiring evening celebrating resilience, opportunity and achievement.
Read moreThe Harrison Foundation was pleased to visit The Dales School in Blyth this month, where trustee Daniel Harrison MBE saw first-hand the impact of the Foundation’s ongoing support for this exceptional school that supports children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The Dales is home to 235 pupils and its staff work tirelessly to create learning experiences that build confidence, independence and joy.
Read moreAt the Harrison Foundation, we believe that strong communities are built from the ground up. Whether through education, skills, or sport, our mission has always been to invest in initiatives that create opportunities, unlock potential and bring people together. That’s why we’re proud to announce a £20,000 investment in Ponteland Rugby Club’s new Community Coaching & Development Programme – a pioneering project designed to grow grassroots rugby and inspire the next generation across Northumberland.
Read moreAt the Harrison Foundation, we believe in unlocking potential and creating real opportunities for people of all backgrounds. That’s why we are delighted to announce that our Harrison Centre for Social Mobility will be continuing its successful partnership with the Foundation of Light for another year.
Read moreAn opinion piece by Daniel Harrison MBE, Harrison Foundation
When the latest GCSE results were released, I felt a deep sense of disappointment. Here in the North East, the proportion of top grades has fallen more sharply than almost anywhere else in the country. While England as a whole saw 26.9% of grades awarded at 7/A or above, the North East recorded just 22.4%, which is the lowest of any region. What is even more worrying is the pace of decline: top grades in our region fell by 0.9 percentage points this year, compared with a 0.4 point fall nationally.
Read moreAt last week’s North East Charity Awards, we were delighted to see our partner, Cornerstone Benwell, named North East Small Charity of the Year. This recognition is thoroughly deserved and reflects the dedication of Amy and the Cornerstone team, their volunteers and the community they serve.
Read moreAs a new school year begins, the Harrison Foundation is proud to welcome students back to classrooms across Newcastle, where our partnership with the Newcastle United Foundation (NUF) continues to support those who need it most. September is always a moment for a fresh start, but for pupils in our six partner schools, it is also a chance to re-engage with a programme that is helping to transform lives.
Read moreHarrison Foundation trustees Sir David Harrison and Daniel Harrison MBE recently returned to the Potters Sports Field site in Antigua and Barbuda, this time accompanied by Her Excellency Karen‑Mae Hill, Antigua and Barbuda’s High Commissioner to the UK, and members of the design and building teams.
Read moreHarrison Foundation trustee Daniel Harrison MBE visited Cornerstone Benwell recently to see firsthand how our donation has helped enhance their much-loved Sturdy Foundations Group. The visit was a reminder of why the Harrison Foundation exists – to support projects that deliver real, lasting impact within communities.
Read moreHarrison Foundation trustee Daniel Harrison MBE recently visited St Oswald’s Hospice in Newcastle to see firsthand how the Foundation’s support is making a difference.
Read moreAt the Harrison Foundation, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive in a supportive learning environment. That’s why we’re proud to be supporting Acomb First School in Hexham, Northumberland, as they break ground on an inspiring new project, named the Harrison Wellbeing Hub.
Read moreGaming Creativity Wins 2025 Harrison Prize
The sixth annual Harrison Prize was held at the Harrison Centre for Social Mobility, based at Sunderland’s Beacon of Light, last week with teams of learners competing for the winner’s title.
Reas moreAll of us at the Harrison Foundation are delighted to announce that our trustee, Daniel Harrison, has been awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours for his contribution to philanthropy throughout the Commonwealth.
Read morePremier League Players Inspire Jesmond Park Academy Pupils as Harrison Foundation and Newcastle United Foundation team up
At the Harrison Foundation, we believe that positive role models and meaningful mentorship can have a lasting impact on young people’s lives. That belief was brought vividly to life when two of Newcastle United’s brightest homegrown footballers – Sean Longstaff and Lewis Miley – stepped into the classroom at Jesmond Park Academy, not just as professional footballers, but as students.
Read moreThe Harrison Foundation is proud to support the restoration of the Potters Sports Field in Antigua and Barbuda, a transformative project aimed at enhancing community sports, education, and wellbeing.
Read moreThe Harrison Foundation is proud to announce a donation of more than £27,000 to the Sunshine Fund.
Read moreThe Harrison Foundation is proud to continue its long-standing partnership with the Newcastle United Foundation.
Read moreYoung learners on Wearside have been given the opportunity to demonstrate their entrepreneurial skills in this year’s ‘dragon’s-den’ style Harrison Prize.
Read moreThe Dales School in Blyth is celebrating an exciting new addition to its outdoor learning environment, with the support of the Harrison Foundation. With £7,000 funding from the Foundation, the school has been able to set up an all-weather fire pit shelter, creating a unique and engaging space for students to develop essential life skills.
Read moreThe Harrison Foundation is proud to support local youth development charity, NE Youth, with a £1,000 award to help fund their Young Leaders employability programme.
Read MoreThe Harrison Foundation has had an impactful 2024, marked by initiatives supporting education, healthcare and community development. Through partnerships and donations, the Foundation has reinforced its commitment to improving lives.
Read moreThe festive season is a time for community, celebration, and giving back, and the Harrison Foundation has once again embodied these values with its participation in several high-profile fundraising events.
Read moreMowden Hall School proudly celebrated the official opening of The Harrison Theatre on Thursday, 12th September. The newly renovated theatre, situated at the heart of the rural Stocksfield community, represents a significant milestone for the school and its surrounding area, following extensive upgrades funded by a £220,000 grant from The Harrison Foundation.
Read moreAspiring tech entrepreneurs on Wearside have been pitching their ideas to business leaders at this year’s Harrison Prize, which took place at the headquarters of Newcastle fintech business True Potential.
Read moreThe Dales specialist primary school in Blyth, Northumberland, is set for an upgrade to its IT provision as well as expanded outdoor learning facilities following a donation from the Harrison Foundation.
Read moreHundreds of young people on Wearside will continue to access vital education and employment skills after the Harrison Centre for Social Mobility renewed its partnership with the Foundation of Light.
Read moreSt Oswald’s Hospice in Newcastle demonstrated its exciting expansion plans, new patient technology and community impact during a visit by the Harrison Foundation today.
Read moreCharities around the UK and overseas have benefitted from £1 million of donations from the Harrison Foundation in 2023.
Read moreMowden Hall, a rural school nestled in the heart of the Stocksfield community, is set to embark on an exciting transformation thanks to a £220,000 grant from The Harrison Foundation.
Read moreStudents from the Harrison Centre for Social Mobility in Sunderland took centre stage this week and showed off their entrepreneurial and creativity and skills at the fifth annual Harrison Prize.
Read moreThis week our trustee Daniel Harrison spoke to David Little, a former student at the Harrison Centre for Social Mobility in Sunderland.
Read moreA hospice that provides vital care services to people across the North East has received a £20,000 donation from the Harrison Foundation, enabling it to purchase new equipment for its patients.
Read moreThe Newcastle United Foundation has received a £3,000 boost after a charity football tournament achieved its goal of supporting young people and their education.
Read moreBuilding work on the new Harrison Centre for Social Mobility in Antigua is entering its final phase and founder Sir David Harrison visited the site this week with the Antiguan Prime Minister.
Read moreBlyth Valley MP Ian Levy has welcomed backing from the Harrison Foundation to support a new science and technology lab for children with special educational needs during a visit to the Dales School in Blyth.
Read moreMore than £500,000 has been donated to charities across the UK by the Harrison Foundation and business partner True Potential in 2022.
Read moreA new Harrison Centre for Social Mobility has opened in Darlington to provide educational and employability training to local people.
Read moreThe Harrison Foundation is proud to announce that our founder, David Harrison, has been Knighted.
Read moreConstruction work began this week on the new Harrison Centre for Social Mobility in Antigua and Barbuda, funded by the Harrison Foundation.
Read moreThe Harrison Foundation is proud to announce that David Harrison, our founder, was made an honorary Doctor of the Open University at a ceremony in Harrogate on Saturday 15 October 2022.
Read moreThe Harrison Foundation has opened its first online learning centre aimed at giving millions of people across the United Kingdom the opportunity to upskill and improve their employability prospects.
Read moreAs regular visitors to our webpage know, we are big believers in giving a hand up to people who want to get on. And we don’t just believe in it – we do lots of it too. It’s one of the reasons we love working with charities and schools in a number of different ways.
Read moreHarrison Foundation trustee David Harrison joined Antiguan Prime Minister Gaston Browne this week on a site visit at the soon-to-be redeveloped Antigua and Barbuda Institute of Continuing Education (ABICE).
Read moreA charity that supports families of sick children by giving them somewhere to stay just minutes from their seriously ill child’s hospital bedside has received a £10,000 donation from the Harrison Foundation.
Read moreThe North East’s next generation of digital experts are enjoying new opportunities at the cutting edge of eSTEM learning thanks to a new partnership between the Harrison Foundation and Newcastle United Foundation in its new esports arena.
Read moreHarrison Foundation trustee David Harrison and Antiguan Prime Minister Gaston Browne have signed a memorandum of understanding that will see the redevelopment of the current Antigua and Barbuda Institute of Continuing Education (ABICE).
Read moreCharities and schools in Northumberland have been given an IT boost that will help young people with their studies after receiving a set of new laptop computers this week.
Read moreThis year’s adult, junior and mini Great North Runs will once again see the Harrison Foundation and business partner True Potential team up with the Chronicle Sunshine Fund to support children with disabilities across the north-east of England.
Read moreThe annual Harrison Prize that encourages young people to develop their entrepreneurial talents has been launched at the Harrison Foundation’s social mobility centre in Sunderland.
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