Donate
Northumberland County services are funded, in large part, through municipal and provincial investments. The County also partners with individuals, non-profit organizations, and businesses to build upon and enhance these funded services, further improving quality of life in our community.
The County accepts financial donations towards these efforts. There are several convenient ways to give, so that you can easily connect with the causes that matter most to you. Donations will never go toward operational costs like staffing and utilities.
Tax receipts are issued for donations of $25 or more.
Where to give
One of the most effective gifts is the area of greatest need. By designating your gift in this way, you allow us to direct your donation to the highest priority needs, including emergencies.
How your donations help:
- Emergency relief and response: Your donations allow us to swiftly offer critical support to individuals and families struck by sudden disasters. Your help ensures that we can be there immediately, providing relief and comfort when its needed most.
- Community programs and services: By directing your contributions to the area of greatest need, you help us sustain and grow vital community programs. Your generosity ensures that families have access to essential resources like food and housing support, making a profound difference in their lives.
- Long-Term development and sustainability: Donation to our highest priority needs fuel long-term initiatives that strengthen our community. You help improve infrastructure, expand educational opportunities, and boost economic stability, building a brighter, more resilient future for Northumberland County.
To donate to the area of greatest need, please call 905-372-3329 to speak with our Finance team.
Donations to the Business & Entrepreneurship Centre Northumberland (BECN) help entrepreneurs and business owners create and grown their businesses.
How your donations help:
- Business support and start-up: With your donations, we support and empower entrepreneurs to bring their business ideas to life and help existing businesses grow bigger than they already are.
- Program updates: With the help of your contributions, we can enhance our programs to support more people looking to build their businesses.
- Market access and promotion: With your support, we can expand our reach, sharing our programs and opportunities with a wider audience. Your donations help our young entrepreneurs, and their businesses thrive and grow within the community.
To donate to the BECN, please call 905-372-3329 or email the BECN team.
By supporting Northumberland Community Paramedicine, you help us deliver non-emergency in-home health care directly to residents in need.
How your donations help:
- Preventative health services: Your donations bring peace of mind to our residents by funding regular check-ups, wellness visits, and health monitoring. By supporting these essential services, you help residents manage chronic conditions and stay healthy, reducing the need for hospital visits and allowing them to live comfortably at home.
- Personalized care plans: Contributions from generous donors like you enable us to create customized care plans for each resident. This ensures they receive the specific support and medical attention they need to maintain their health and independence. Your support makes a direct, personal impact on their lives.
- Emergency preparedness and response: With your help, we can equip our paramedics with the advanced training and resources they need to ensure residents are safe at home during local emergencies. Your donations ensure that residents receive timely, wellness checks right in their homes, providing comfort and security when it matters most. Ensuring those who live along have access to essential supplies and support during an emergency.
- Giving back to the community: Donations to the Northumberland Paramedics will be used to give back to the community by being put toward equipment and safety gear that will be of value to everyone in the community.
To donate to the Community Paramedicine program, please call 1-833-718-1942 or email our Community Paramedicine team.
When you support the Northumberland County Forest you are investing in a 118-km trail network for community use across 2,225 hectares as well as helping to preserve a critical ecosystem.
How your donations help:
- Trail maintenance and improvement: Your support helps ensure that every step taken through the Northumberland County Forest is a journey of wonder and discovery. By investing in trail maintenance projects, your donations help users embark on unforgettable adventures through the heart of nature.
- Ecosystem conservation and restoration: Your support helps us protect the diverse ecosystems within the Northumberland County Forest. Your contribution fuels our efforts to protect native flora and fauna, preserving their homes and nurturing the delicate balance of life. Together, we create havens where wildlife flourishes and nature’s beauty knows no bounds.
- Educational programs and outreach: Your support is the beacon guiding us toward a future where every soul cherishes and protects our natural world. Through educational programs and community outreach, your donations ignite a passion for conservation, instilling in residents and visitors alike a deep reverence for the Northumberland County Forest. Together, we sow the seeds of environmental stewardship, ensuring that our forest remains a sanctuary for generations to come.
To donate to the County Forest, please call 905-372-3329 or email our Forest team.
The Northumberland County Defibrillator Program supports the installation of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) across the County. Early access to an AED, combined with CPR by a trained bystander, significantly improves patient survival during cardiac arrest. It takes $2,500 to fund one additional AED in our community. Your support helps us reach that goal – every contribution brings us one step closer to saving a life.
How your donations help:
- Life-saving equipment: Your donation helps provide a new Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to a community location, increasing the chances of survival for someone experiencing cardiac arrest. This crucial equipment can mean the difference between life and death.
- Maintenance and accessibility: Your donations help maintain and regularly check AEDs to ensure they are always ready for use.
To donate to the Defibrillator program, please email our Paramedic team.
Your donation to the Food 4 All warehouse helps us work toward the goal of a hunger-free Northumberland.
How your donations help:
- Fight hunger and ensure no family goes without: Your donations help stock the Food 4 All warehouse with essential items, ensuring that struggling families in our community have access to nutritious food. Every contribution helps fill empty plates and brings hope to those in need.
- Support local farmers and businesses: By donating to the Food 4 All warehouse, you are also supporting local farmers and businesses. We prioritize sourcing fresh produce and goods locally, fostering a sustainable food system that benefits everyone in Northumberland County.
- Create a stronger, healthier community: Your generosity helps us provide not just food, but also vital resources like hygiene products and household essentials. This comprehensive support empowers families to focus on building a brighter future, knowing their basic needs are met.
To donate to the Food 4 All Warehouse, please call 905-372-3329 or email the Food 4 All team.
You can also support your local food bank by dropping off donations directly at their location. Contact 211 for a list of food banks in your area.
By donating to the Golden Plough Lodge Long-Term Care Home, you help us provide an enhanced level of service and programming for residents.
How your donations help:
- Resident assistance fund: Your donations help residents who do not have access to funds or support for essential living needs (such as clothing, dentures, eyeglasses, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.)
- Upgraded facilities and equipment: Your contributions help us to continue to create a safe and welcoming environment for our residents with state-of-the-art equipment and comfortable living spaces. Your generosity directly enhances the overall well-being and happiness of our residents.
- Personalized care and services: With your support, we can provide additional staff training and specialized services tailored to each resident’s unique needs.
To donate to the GPL, please call 905-372-3329 or email our GPL team.
Donations help the Northumberland County Archives & Museum preserve and provide public access to local history for research, education, and enjoyment.
How your donations help:
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Preservation of Historical Artefacts: Your donations are vital to supporting the enhanced conservation of priceless historical artefacts, documents, and photographs. Beyond our regular preservation efforts, your contributions will help fund specialized treatments and custom storage solutions. With your help, we can ensure the rich history of Northumberland County is not only preserved but cherished for future generations.
- Educational programs and exhibits: Contributions from supporters like you bring history to life. By funding engaging educational programs and dynamic exhibits, you help students, researchers, and visitors connect with and appreciate our local heritage in meaningful ways.
- Enhanced public access: Your support makes history accessible to all. By improving and expanding our public access services, including digitizing collections and enhancing our online archives, you enable everyone to explore and enjoy Northumberland County’s history, no matter where they are. Your generosity opens the door to endless discoveries.
To donate to NCAM, please call 905-372-0677 or email the NCAM team.
You can also donate archival materials or artefacts. Contact NCAM to learn more.
Donations to the Ontario Agri-Food Venture Centre (OAFVC) help food entrepreneurs and farmers bring made in Ontario products to market.
How your donations help:
- Business incubation and support: Your donations are the seeds of opportunity, nurturing the dreams of food entrepreneurs and farmers across Ontario. With your support, we empower these innovators to bring their Made in Ontario products to life, igniting a flame of creativity and prosperity within our local food industry.
- Equipment and infrastructure upgrades: Your contribution is the heartbeat of progress, breathing life into our state-of-the-art facilities and equipment at the Ontario Agri-Food Venture Centre. Your support ensures that every farmer and food producer has access to the tools and technology they need to cultivate excellence, cultivating a landscape of abundance and success in Ontario’s agricultural sector.
- Market access and promotion: Your generosity is the beacon guiding Made in Ontario products to new horizons. With your support, we expand our reach, sharing the stories and flavours of our land with a wider audience. Your donations not only help entrepreneurs and farmers thrive in competitive markets but also celebrate the rich tapestry of Ontario’s agricultural heritage, uniting us in a shared journey of growth and abundance.
To donate to the OAFVC please call 905-355-3680 or email the OAFVC team.
Partner with Northumberland County
Provide support to newcomers to Canada in partnership with the County. Faith-based organizations and community partners are invited to contact the County to explore opportunities to align efforts and resources to enhance program delivery.
Ways to give
Northumberland County is committed to you the donor and your donor experience. In addition to presenting you with a variety of donor opportunities we have established a number of ways to give, so that you may connect with the programs that matter to you as seamlessly as possible.
Please note that donations over $50,000 will only be accepted by cheque or Electronic Funds Transfer and not through the County's Donation form. For more information, please email our Finance team or call 905-372-3329.
Submit a cheque payable to Northumberland County and specify the program it’s to support in the memo.
Mail to:
Northumberland County
555 Courthouse Road
Cobourg, ON
K9A 5J6
Attn: Treasurer – Donation
Host an event
Looking for a fun and creative way to support your community? Create a fundraising challenge or event and take advantage of our online resources to get started.
Legacy gift
Donors may also direct a legacy gift or bequest to a Northumberland County program.