West Rainton young people out in the open air on Durham Area Youth residential trips
Young people in a County Durham village are gaining new skills and confidence thanks to a local charity and backing…
Historic Royal British Legion Darlington Standard unveiled in town’s central library
An historic Standard owned by the Royal British Legion’s Darlington branch has gone on display in the town’s central library.…
Blyth community centre spends a penny on eye-catching bathroom refurbishments
Visitors to a busy South East Northumberland community centre can now enjoy better bathroom facilities thanks to a four-figure grant…
County care homes to host Durham Brass Festival concerts
Hundreds of care home residents across County Durham are going to be treated to special musical performances as part of…
Forest Hall Kids ‘Baking And Shaking’ On New Healthy Eating Course
Children at a North Tyneside primary school are ‘baking and shaking’ this summer as they develop new cooking skills and…
Yarm Community Rugby Club kicking off path clearance and planting project
A Tees Valley community rugby club is starting work on an environmental improvement project after the successful completion of a…
The People’s Kitchen – Feeding Friends for Forty Years
This year marks the 40th anniversary of The People’s Kitchen, a Newcastle-based charity born from a simple but powerful act…
Benefact Trust, charitable owner of Benefact Group, awards a £100,000 grant to pioneering new Byker community hub
A pioneering new youth and community hub in Byker has been awarded a £100,000 grant by Benefact Trust as it…
The Banks Group Increases Turnover And Profit While Investing In Future Expansion Plans
County Durham-headquartered property, housebuilding and mining firm the Banks Group has increased its turnover and operating profit in its latest…
Darlington Church Food Bank Gets £2,000 Banks Group Boost
A busy Darlington church food bank has received a four-figure boost from a regional employer as it seeks to cover…
West Yorkshire charities celebrate share of £1million fund
Three charities based in the county have each received a funding boost as part of Benefact Group’s Movement for Good…