The David Brown Foundation is delighted to have awarded a £2,370 grant to Leeds Children’s Charity at Lineham Farm, helping children facing poverty, disadvantage and challenging circumstances experience the benefits of outdoor learning, adventure and time in nature this summer.

We are delighted to share that the David Brown Foundation was selected as one of Waitrose Harrogate’s three Community Matters causes for the first quarter of 2026, receiving an incredible £1,000 donation following support from local shoppers.

The David Brown Foundation is incredibly proud to have supported SHINE’s Fixing Fluency programme over the past year – an innovative teacher-led project helping children across the North of England become more fluent, confident readers.

The David Brown Foundation is proud to be supporting the National Railway Museum in York with a £2,000 grant, helping more children and young people from disadvantaged and underrepresented communities experience Wonderlab: The Bramall Gallery.

In April 2026, the incredible Lizzy Cormack took on the London Marathon in support of the David Brown Foundation, completing one of the world’s most iconic running events while raising more than £3,000 including Gift Aid for our work.

We’ve been delighted to see such brilliant engagement from Spa Academy Askern in Doncaster, where Chef’s in Schools trainers, supported by a donation from The David Brown Foundation, recently delivered a hands-on food education session as part of the #TrySomethingNewTuesdays initiative. The session gave students the chance to get involved, try new skills and build confidence in the kitchen. It was inspiring to see young people learning through practical experience, exploring

In September 2025 , the David Brown Foundation was proud to be represented at the Great North Run in Newcastle , one of the world’s most iconic half marathons. This year, eight incredible runners took on the 13.1-mile challenge, showing determination, resilience and a huge amount of heart. Training through the summer and pushing themselves on race day, each runner crossed the finish line knowing they were making a real difference for children and young people. Thanks to the

On Saturday 6 December, the David Brown Foundation welcomed supporters to The Majestic Hotel in Harrogate for our annual Christmas Gift Gala and it truly was a night to remember. The evening was full of festive energy, brought to life by the fantastic Captain Atlantic, who got everyone on their feet, followed by a DJ and live bongo drummers who kept the celebrations going late into the night. The atmosphere was joyful, generous and full of Christmas spirit. Our guests showed

The Autumn Budget included several announcements that affect children’s education, wellbeing and life chances. While there were few headline-grabbing changes, the Budget gives a clearer picture of the government’s priorities, particularly around early years, support for children with additional needs, and tackling child poverty. Below, we break down what it means for children and schools. 1. Support for children with SEND The Chancellor confirmed that long-awaited reforms to

In Spring 2025, the Education Policy Institute (EPI), in partnership with Durham University and the North East Combined Authority (NECA)...

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In a significant shift in education policy, the UK government has scrapped the Education Investment Areas (EIAs) programme, a...

On September 8th, the streets of Newcastle were buzzing with excitement as runners took on the challenge of the Great North Run, one of...

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In a world where youth development and empowerment take center stage, the David Brown Foundation (DBF) has been a driving force in...

In a world where childhood nutrition and food education are of paramount importance, the David Brown Foundation (DBF) is proud and...

Back in May 2023, in a remarkable display of endurance, Jeremy Butterfield and Ollie Ward undertook an extraordinary challenge named 'Do...

Mental health has become a pressing concern in schools, exacerbated by the far-reaching impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. In an effort to...