Building society staff lead the way in responding to Age UK appeal for volunteers
SIX employees at a North-East building society have volunteered to help tackle a “loneliness epidemic” amongst older people after a…
Hospice runner triples target
A CHARITY runner has kept it in the family with his marathon efforts to raise funds for a local hospice.…
Local charity prepares to meet growing demand for mental health support for young people following lockdown
A North East charity that gives young people with mental health issues support and access to sport and fitness activities…
Generosity towards autism charity runs in the family
TWO family members completed the ‘Great North Run’ at opposite ends of the country to raise money for a North-East…
NHS thank you , free game at I Combat
I Combat & Laser Quest, Armley Road: NHS staff can experience life in the laser zone absolutely free. The Laser…
Planting for Hartlepool: the Green-fingered teens who spent their summer spreading a little bit of local cheer
Summer 2020 has been very different for the typical teenager. With exams cancelled and no prom, festivals or holidays, youngsters…
Dyspraxia charity to help teenagers and young people
A charity that specialises in helping people who suffer from dyspraxia has extended its services to include sessions for teenagers…
£3,000 Newcastle Building Society Grant Fuelling Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue Team
Members of the North East’s ‘voluntary emergency service’ are ready to hit the road thanks to a four-figure grant from…
Unequal Access to Justice? Only 2% of UK Courthouses are Fully Accessible for the Disabled
Justice blocked: Only 2% of Britain’s courthouses are fully accessible · Only 2% of British courthouses meet at least 11…
Steph McGovern works with firm to help charity
TV presenter Steph McGovern has stepped in to help her favourite charity provide school shoes for some of the kids…
Charity spearheads campaign to encourage firms to recruit adults with autism
A charity, which offers support services to families and individuals affected by autism, is spearheading a campaign to encourage employers…
Gateshead teenagers spend their summer running a uniform donation scheme to help local families
A typical summer for a teenager might involve prom, festivals and overseas holidays – but with this year looking very…
A Lord Sugar apprentice style challenge at Yarm School raises funds for charity
Yarm School’s latest ‘apprentice project’ has been successfully completed with the crowning of a winner and almost £1700 raised for…
Teesside marks National Dyspraxia Week
National Dyspraxia Awareness Week (Oct 4 to 11) will be marked by the Tees Valley’s own support group with a…
FinTech platform Bidwedge announces partnership with Born Free Foundation – Unused foreign currency gives rescued big cats a new life
Fintech platform Bidwedge has confirmed a partnership with international wildlife charity Born Free to support its big cat rescue and…