Darlington skatepark to get North East’s first ‘resi quarter ramp’ after fundraising campaign hits target
Young skateboarders, scooter riders and BMX bikers will soon be trying out new tricks on the North East’s first ‘resi…
Interested in volunteering to support children and families?
North east charity Nepacs are holding a volunteer open day for National Volunteers Week (1-7 June 2026) on Monday 1…
Butterwick Hospice boosts patient comfort thanks to four-figure furniture grant
Patients and visitors at a much-loved North East hospice are sitting much more comfortably thanks to a four-figure grant from…
North Tyneside families getting active outdoors with local charity’s support
North Tyneside families have been getting busy outdoors thanks to a new community led project from a local health and…
Sail Away with Blyth Tall Ship
New Chapter for Blyth Tall Ship Charity as CEO Sets Ambitious Course for 2026 The Blyth Tall Ship charity is…
Stockton charity’s recipe for tackling male social isolation wins four-figure Banks Group grant
A community charity that uses home-made pies to help tackle male social isolation in Stockton has received a four-figure funding…
Urgent Appeal for Sleeping Bags – Can You Help?
Urgent Appeal: Sleeping Bags Needed to Protect Vulnerable People from Cold Spring Nights The People’s Kitchen is issuing an urgent…
Darlington alternative education programme getting in tune with local young people’s creative needs
An alternative education programme in Darlington is extending musical opportunities for local young people with the help of a four-figure…
Children with disabilities bringing bees and butterflies to Durham homes
More bees and butterflies will soon be winging their way to Durham City thanks to a new project from a…
Banks Group looking forward to bright future after reaching 50th anniversary
North East property, housebuilding and mining firm the Banks Group is looking forward to a bright future after reaching its…
Accessible transport grant keeps Darlington lunch club on the menu for local older people
A longstanding weekly lunch club for older people at a Darlington community centre is set to continue thanks to new…
Real life ‘Billy Elliot’ Jay lands back on the North East stage
A County Durham-born ballet dancer with a real-life Billy Elliot story has made a successful return to the North East…
More than half of North East communities have highest levels of youth need, new analysis finds
More than half of all neighbourhoods in the North East have inadequate youth provision to meet the high levels of…
Darlington American Football team superbowled over with Banks Group equipment grant
A thriving American Football club based in Darlington is set to give more local young people the chance to try…
Durham Stick Makers carving out sustainable future with Banks Group equipment grant backing
Traditional heritage craft skills are set to be passed on to the next generation after a four-figure grant from a…