Support Us

At PNE Charity, we believe in building stronger, healthier, and more resilient communities.

Support Polonia Northern England (PNE)

Every contribution—big or small—helps the charity to safeguard this unique community history.

Your generosity allows us to fund and develop educational projects.

Contribute Archival & Heritage Materials

Help build collective memory and fill the missing gaps
of Polish Life in regions of Northern England 1950 - 1999​

Help preserve the rich, unique and hidden history of deportation, exile and resettlement in Northern England.

We collect photographs, memorabilia, documents and artifacts that reflect the deported generation and their descendants.

Every story is important. Your contributions will ensure that this history is saved and that future generations can learn and celebrate this shared heritage.

We carefully catalogue and protect all items. Selected pieces may be featured in exhibitions, events and online archives.

Ways to Give

One-Time Donation

A simple and powerful way to support our work. Your contribution goes straight to the projects that need it most.

Monthly Giving

Become a Polonia Northern England (PNE) charity sustainer to support the charity's long-term plans and goals. Monthly gifts ensure ongoing support and stability for the charity's projects.

Corporate Giving & Partnerships

Polonia Northern England (PNE) aspires to reconnect these hidden yet significant records with residents, schools, researchers, and heritage organisations across the UK.

Tribute Gifts - Save and honour memories

Making a gift in their name or a family name is a beautiful way to celebrate remembrance and express gratitude.

Why Your Donation Matters

  • Sustains educational projects.
  • Provides essential resources to hidden histories.
  • Strengthens our community.
  • Help to reach more people through expanded outreach and partnerships.
  • Every donation directly supports the charity's mission.
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How To Donate

Click the button below to make a secure online donation.
Your information is protected, and your generosity makes an immediate difference.

If you prefer to give by mail or discuss other ways to contribute, please contact us at:
info@pnecharity.org

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Where Your Money Goes

Key areas supported by donations

Transparency matters to us. Donations directly support:

Preservation & Conservation

Protecting fragile items such as old documents, photographs, programmes, letters, original films, costumes and textiles from decay through proper storage and specialist treatment.

Cataloguing & Management

Archivists organise, describe and manage collections for ease of access and usage by researchers, genealogists and the public.

Access & Engagement

Funding exhibitions, resources, education programmes and community outreach to bring history to life for everyone.

Collecting New Materials: Deportation from Poland

Acquiring new items such as photographs, maps, memoirs, documents including military, medals, uniforms, event programmes, costumes, textiles, handicrafts, decorative items, art work, vinyl records, music cassettes, literature and digital histories that fill gaps in existing collections and reflect memories of deportation from Poland’s pre-WW Eastern Borderlands, imprisonment in gulags, military contribution to defence of Europe and refugee life in British colonies.

Collecting New Materials: Polish Life in Northern England

The charity collects memories of post-WW2 resettlement and contribution in regions of Northern England (1950 – 1999) including memorabilia from descendants: Polish Schools, social centres, chapels and churches, delicatessens, contribution to industry, scouts, performing arts, choir, pilgrimages, processions and special events that fill gaps in the history of the Polish community from the era 1950 – 1999.

Supporting Research

Enabling both professional historians and amateur enthusiasts to study local heritage through access to primary sources.

Operational Costs

Covering annual expenses and the essential costs of managing archives and safeguarding collections.

We are committed to using every donation responsibly and reporting our impact clearly.

Share Your Story

Personal stories bring history to life. If you or your family have memories, experiences, or special moments connected to PNE, we invite you to share them.

  • Preserve lived history
  • Inspire community engagement
  • Support our ongoing research and storytelling initiatives

Stories may be featured in publications, digital exhibits, or community events.

Host a Fundraising Event

Host an event to support Polonia Northern England (PNE) 
raise funds, build awareness and bring people together around a shared cause.