Make a Difference: North East

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83 free new breakfast clubs to open in North East
A mam from South Shields shares the benefits she's seen with her child at breakfast club.
02 Feb 2026,4 mins
'People aren't aware what support is available'
Hannah Cooper, Research and Campaigns Manager at Citizens Advice Newcastle joins Anna.
28 Jan 2026,7 mins
Two mams team up to raise money for autistic kids
Christine and Sophia share the stories behind their advocacy and what's next for them.
26 Jan 2026,18 mins
Making horse riding accessible for Newcastle kids
Emma Wass reports on the impact being made by Stepney Bank Stables in the Ouseburn.
26 Jan 2026,3 mins
'Geordiest concert ever' returns for 2026
Ray Laidlaw and Kelly Rickard tell us what to expect and they explain the charity roots.
20 Jan 2026,6 mins
'It's so important what this foundation does'
Percy Hedley Foundation CEO John Preston explains the work that they're doing in 2026.
19 Jan 2026,7 mins
Red benches made to tackle heart condition stigma
June Davison from British Heart Foundation explains their campaign.
15 Jan 2026,5 mins
Gateshead youth project Arches relaunches for 2026
Programme leader Sandy Duff explains how they use creative arts to support people.
14 Jan 2026,4 mins
Sunderland mam backs calls for SMA baby checks
Louise's son Arthur was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy at 18 months old.
12 Jan 2026,8 mins
We help little hearts and their families
Sergio from Red Sky Foundation explains the charity's plans for 2026.
12 Jan 2026,7 mins
Sunderland Home Grown nurturing plants and people
Sunderland Home Grown helps thousands of local people with gardening and life skills.
12 Jan 2026,6 mins
3,000 new parents helped by baby boxes
Jess from Whickham shares her experience of the baby box from The Children's Foundation.
08 Jan 2026,5 mins
Newcastle charity using choir to aid dementia care
Sandra from Silverline Memories explains their dementia care with a difference.
07 Jan 2026,15 mins
Shieldfield hub combatting cold and loneliness
Madelynne Flack hears from people using and running Shieldfield community hub.
07 Jan 2026,4 mins
Great North Run's charitable impact back for 2026
Sir Brendan Foster discusses how the Great North Run has raised more than £25m.
05 Jan 2026,4 mins
Metro run challenge to raise money for charity
The Geordie Challenger is planning to run the entire Metro route in under 24 hours.
05 Jan 2026,5 mins
'The mental benefits have been incredible'
James Madeley's goal was to swim in the sea every day for a year.
04 Jan 2026,7 mins
'There are many hundreds of people that she helped'
Kelly Scott pays tribute to Jo Shaw.
04 Jan 2026,8 mins
'It was a catalyst to help others get more out of life'
Jane Fisher's life changed dramatically, since then she is helping others.
19 Dec 2025,14 mins
'Anyone with a sibling facing that would do the same'
Holly saved the life of her brother Ben twice! They told their story to Matt Bailey.
19 Dec 2025,10 mins
'The funds don't go as far as we'd hoped'
Charity Changing Lives is facing a drop in donations. Alice Fisher told Matt Bailey more.
18 Dec 2025,5 mins
'Grief and loss, we try and bring comfort'
Fox Under The Moon supports Newcastle’s St Oswald's Hospice in December.
17 Dec 2025,19 mins
'We have supported about 30000 veterans'
Matt Bailey chats to Tommy Watson from Walking with the Wounded about a mega challenge.
16 Dec 2025,10 mins
'Round about 70 to 80 free meals on a Friday'
Gilly Hope chats to Andy Cammiss from East Durham Veterans Trust.
16 Dec 2025,5 mins
'In my whole life, I hadn't painted before'
Dick Scott, an inpatient at St Oswald's Hospice, had a simple wish......
15 Dec 2025,8 mins
'The child never knows about Norah'
Tor from Norah's North Pole making sure children don't go without at Christmas.
15 Dec 2025,9 mins
'Men opening up and talking'
Steven, a Man's Club lead, and Dan, who owns a gym.
12 Dec 2025,15 mins
'Preparing your body for the demands of treatment'
Anna spoke to registered dietician Imogen Watson on how to prepare for cancer treatment.
11 Dec 2025,6 mins
Logan: 'I had no symptoms and was diagnosed at 49'
Anna Foster speaks to former Scotland Rugby player Kenny Logan.
11 Dec 2025,6 mins
'They came into my life when I felt helpless'
Anna Foster meets Lynn, who is supported by Edberts House in Gateshead.
08 Dec 2025,6 mins