This year the Mayor, Councillor Alan Smith, is supporting Diabetes UK South Tyneside, Young Carers in South Tyneside and Citizens Advice Bureau South Tyneside.
The Mayor said: “These charities make a real difference to people’s lives and carry out invaluable work here in the Borough.
“The Mayoress and I are planning a number of events and fundraisers throughout the year to help raise vital funds to support the work of these worthwhile causes.
“The money we raise will make a huge difference so I’m calling on the kindness and generosity of the people of South Tyneside to donate whatever they can spare.”