Be a Friend of The Common Room

Become an integral part of our community to ensure that The Common Room continues to be a space for the common good. Join us as a friend to give your valued support today.

Room Naming

Our historic spaces are available to name, including our iconic Lecture Theatre, which was the seat of North East innovation during the industrial revolution. Talk to our team about how this will support your profile or mission today.

Leaving a Legacy

As a charity, we rely on the generosity and support of others to continue our mission and care for our historic building.

This building was founded thanks to the generosity of Robert Stephenson leaving money to ensure a permanent home for research and innovation in the North East.

Your legacy gift will be used effectively to secure this invaluable resource for future generations. To explore the options available and enquire about any aspect of leaving a gift, please contact us.


Support us

As a registered charity, we rely on funding and support from public and private sources.