Charity

Frances Connolly, who won £115m on the lottery in 2019, as she launches her latest charity venture via her charity foundation the PFC Trust at Middlesbrough Velodrome.

North East woman who scooped £115m lotto win years ago has now given nearly half away

Kate and Lucy Maughan were diagnosed with scoliosis at the age of 13

Kate and Lucy Maughan were diagnosed with scoliosis at the age of 13

Bishop Auckland twins had to learn how to walk again after major spinal surgery

A 16-mile charity walk will take place in memory of Heather Winthrop, who died of cancer.

A 16-mile charity walk will take place in memory of Heather Winthrop, who died of cancer.

Family's 16-mile walk to Durham Cathedral will honour woman who lived with cancer

Paul McGinnety in the woodshop at the North East Autism Society

Paul McGinnety in the woodshop at the North East Autism Society

From working round the world to returning home to run North East autism charity

A new fundraiser has been launched to help pay for the funeral of Natalie McDonald, who died in a devastating house fire alongside her seven-year-old niece.

A new fundraiser has been launched to help pay for the funeral of Natalie McDonald, who died in a devastating house fire alongside her seven-year-old niece.

Fundraiser launched to pay for funeral of woman killed with her niece in house fire

Maxi's Mates Rescue is appealing for donations to fund urgent surgery for two dogs with serious health conditions.

Maxi's Mates Rescue is appealing for donations to fund urgent surgery for two dogs with serious health conditions.

Teesside rescue's 'desperate' plea as dogs in 'heartbreaking' condition need surgery

Allison White from Newton Aycliffe who is looking for people to transport Cancer patients to Hospital

Allison White from Newton Aycliffe who is looking for people to transport Cancer patients to Hospital

County Durham cancer charity warns patients could lose vital transport services

'I fled torture in Sudan for fresh start as NHS worker in Stockton - I'm so proud'

Cygnet St William’s and Cygnet Victoria House, both based in Darlington, raised £463 in support of The Listening Post

Cygnet St William’s and Cygnet Victoria House, both based in Darlington, raised £463 in support of The Listening Post

Darlington care services raise hundreds with charity football match

Dean and his mum, Denise, who passed away in 2022.

Dean and his mum, Denise, who passed away in 2022.

Brave Teesside man to climb height of Everest in memory of 'toughest ever' mum

All smiles at the start of the 2025 HogmanHOWAY 5K

All smiles at the start of the 2025 HogmanHOWAY 5K

New Year’s Eve 5k run set to return to Newcastle

Rosy has since been rehomed.

Rosy has since been rehomed.

'Starving' dog found in Darlington with maggots 'crawling all over him'

Ethan Strike is ticking off his bucket list following a devastating diagnosis

Ethan Strike is ticking off his bucket list following a devastating diagnosis

Middlesbrough FC superfan and 'clever' teenager told he has months to live

Chris Kelk at the finish of his charity bike ride with Coralle, Mark and three-year-old Maxton Bowman

Chris Kelk at the finish of his charity bike ride with Coralle, Mark and three-year-old Maxton Bowman

'Living superhero' completes 180- mile ride to help County Durham toddler with cancer

Ben Taylorson will take on the Great North Run on September 13 in aid of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.

Ben Taylorson will take on the Great North Run on September 13 in aid of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.

Great North Run

'My daughter was dubbed naughty at school but she couldn't hear - now I'm on mission'

Staff and volunteers from Darlington Oxfam are getting ready for Second Hand September

Staff and volunteers from Darlington Oxfam are getting ready for Second Hand September

Unworn clothes wanted as Darlington Oxfam backs September campaign

Job with The Co-operative Bank returned my confidence after Centerpoint support

PC Matthew Blades, 37, and PC Tom Clough, 38

PC Matthew Blades, 37, and PC Tom Clough, 38

Fundraiser for families of Cleveland Police officers killed in A66 crash hits £1.2m

Murray and Emily after completing the Macmillan Mighty Hike.

Murray and Emily after completing the Macmillan Mighty Hike.

'Incredibly proud' work pals walk for nine hours in gruelling 26-mile challenge

Beth with best friend Emma at a previous Teesside Hospice corporate ball.

Beth with best friend Emma at a previous Teesside Hospice corporate ball.

Sisters who lost both parents to cancer inspire first Teesside Hospice community ball

Joe Chaytor will set off on a walk from Redcar to Cornwall next week as part of a fundraiser for Mental Health Matters.

Joe Chaytor will set off on a walk from Redcar to Cornwall next week as part of a fundraiser for Mental Health Matters.

Charity Fundraiser

Teesside man to walk 500 miles on Bank Holiday Monday to break mental health stigma

Olli got through his illness and passed his GCSEs with the help of Bob Mortimer's comedy

Olli got through his illness and passed his GCSEs with the help of Bob Mortimer's comedy

How Bob Mortimer's comedy helped Olli through a cancer fight – and his GCSEs

Left, High Sheriff, Dr Aranb Basu presenting Clair McGregor, founder of Angel Trust, surrounded by employees, volunteers and trustees from Angel Trust

Left, High Sheriff, Dr Aranb Basu presenting Clair McGregor, founder of Angel Trust, surrounded by employees, volunteers and trustees from Angel Trust

From hotel bedroom to Angel Trust lifeline, Bishop Auckland charity founder honoured

Foundation for Good

Foundation for Good

County Durham charity honoured with King's Award for volunteer support

Former footballers are heading to the ring for a charity boxing night in support of good causes.

Former footballers are heading to the ring for a charity boxing night in support of good causes.

Ex-Middlesbrough striker and other former footballers set for charity boxing night

Michelin-starred chef Andrew Pern from the award-winning Star Inn at Harome

Michelin-starred chef Andrew Pern from the award-winning Star Inn at Harome

Castle Howard to host gala dinner to support cancer research

PC Blades and PC Clough

PC Blades and PC Clough

Fundraiser for families of Cleveland Police officers killed in A66 crash hits £1m

From left, Phil Pallister, Michael Pallister, Jason Oakes and Liam Hall.

From left, Phil Pallister, Michael Pallister, Jason Oakes and Liam Hall.

Four County Durham directors take on gruellling 56-mile walk for Marie Curie

Andrew Foster and Carole Clarkson discuss plans for the Durham Freemasons Grant

Andrew Foster and Carole Clarkson discuss plans for the Durham Freemasons Grant

Durham Freemasons

Durham Freemasons’ grant to support children affected by domestic abuse in Darlington

Bouncy castle and climbing wall

Bouncy castle and climbing wall

Great North Air Ambulance

Family fun day to support Great North Air Ambulance's lifesaving work

all the riders at the start of the Coast to Coast Challenge.

all the riders at the start of the Coast to Coast Challenge.

North Yorkshire veterans raise £7,000 after 140-mile cycle ride

North East cancer charity bids for £15,000 funding votes to complete vital upgrades

PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough

PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough

Fundraisers for families of police officers killed in A66 crash hits more than £750k

Yorkshire Air Ambulance’s Pedal to the Pad challenge will give cyclists early access to the charity’s new Northern Air Support Unit near Skipton on Swale while raising funds for its life-saving emergency service ahead of an October ride to Wakefield

Yorkshire Air Ambulance’s Pedal to the Pad challenge will give cyclists early access to the charity’s new Northern Air Support Unit near Skipton on Swale while raising funds for its life-saving emergency service ahead of an October ride to Wakefield

Yorkshire Air Ambulance

Yorkshire Air Ambulance launches charity cycle between airbases

Jess Mills at Simonside, taking part in a hiking fundraiser.

Jess Mills at Simonside, taking part in a hiking fundraiser.

Businesses and residents unite to save North East estate for nature and wildlife

Pc Matthew Blades, (right) 37, and Pc Tom Clough, 38, (left)

Pc Matthew Blades, (right) 37, and Pc Tom Clough, 38, (left)

Fundraisers for families of police officers killed in A66 crash top £250k

County Durham murdered toddler's memory to be honoured by charity football match

Megan Jones, left, and Amanda Patterson, right, with Alfie Joey

Megan Jones, left, and Amanda Patterson, right, with Alfie Joey

Alfie Joey - My incredible niece transforming lives one nipple at a time after cancer

Seven adorable cats hoping to find loving homes in the North East

Kay Sandham on duty at The School Uniform Exchange in Darlington

Kay Sandham on duty at The School Uniform Exchange in Darlington

Why Kay is such a class act as one of Darlington's dedicated volunteers

Volunteers gather ahead of one of the Pick, Pie and a Pint events in Darlington

Volunteers gather ahead of one of the Pick, Pie and a Pint events in Darlington

Darlington’s caring volunteers reach proud 100,000-hour milestone across the town

Left, Lisa Harrison, manager at the St Margaret’s Centre, with Kate Culverhouse, community relations manager at the Banks Group

Left, Lisa Harrison, manager at the St Margaret’s Centre, with Kate Culverhouse, community relations manager at the Banks Group

County Durham mental health charity expands workshops thanks to new grant

Dentists complete gruelling Ironman challenge for North East disability foundation

The unit at Peel Retail Park, Spire Road, Washington.

The unit at Peel Retail Park, Spire Road, Washington.

British Heart Foundation

North East retail park unit housing JD Gym and charity store on sale for £3.45million

Journey Enterprise clients working with ipads

Journey Enterprise clients working with ipads

County Durham charity shortlisted for national digital inclusion award

Left, Tom Chaplin, partnership and community manager at OnPath Energy, with Sadberge Village Hall Association secretary Ray Murphy

Left, Tom Chaplin, partnership and community manager at OnPath Energy, with Sadberge Village Hall Association secretary Ray Murphy

Village hall near Darlington upgraded thanks to wind farm grant

Patients recovering from spinal injuries help break ground on a new therapeutic garden at The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough

Patients recovering from spinal injuries help break ground on a new therapeutic garden at The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough

New North East hospital garden to aid spinal injury recovery and wellbeing

Amazon employees helping out at Oasis Community city Housing site in Houghton le Spring, the charity benefited from a garden makeover

Amazon employees helping out at Oasis Community city Housing site in Houghton le Spring, the charity benefited from a garden makeover

Amazon volunteers transform gardens for vulnerable Durham residents

Lilah Sweeting and David Gallagher.

Lilah Sweeting and David Gallagher.

Teesside teenager's 26-mile tribute to 'fun' uncle and charity CEO who died age 45

GNAAS charity ambassador Pam Royle with Hangar 63 staff and volunteers and operations team

GNAAS charity ambassador Pam Royle with Hangar 63 staff and volunteers and operations team

Great North Air Ambulance

Coffee house at North East air ambulance HQ celebrates successful first anniversary

Hartlepool RNLI coxswain Matt Adams(far right) pictured with the coast to coast cyclists during their visit to the Ferry Road lifeboat station.

Hartlepool RNLI coxswain Matt Adams(far right) pictured with the coast to coast cyclists during their visit to the Ferry Road lifeboat station.

Fundraising cyclists complete coast-to-coast ride for North East lifeboat crew

Hazelgrove Court Care Home in Saltburn have been raising funds to help less fortunate communities with sanitation and hygiene through the twin your toilet initiative.

Hazelgrove Court Care Home in Saltburn have been raising funds to help less fortunate communities with sanitation and hygiene through the twin your toilet initiative.

North Yorkshire care home goes extra mile to help communities without clean water

Left, Jill Armstrong (managing director, Newcastle Building Society) with Professor Ruth Plummer (director of the Sir Bobby Robson Cancer Trials Research Centre) and Mark Robson (chair of The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation)

Left, Jill Armstrong (managing director, Newcastle Building Society) with Professor Ruth Plummer (director of the Sir Bobby Robson Cancer Trials Research Centre) and Mark Robson (chair of The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation)

North East building society helps fund £30m Sir Bobby Robson cancer research centre

(L-R) Audrey Robinson, her son David Robinson, and his fiance Justyce Crossman.

(L-R) Audrey Robinson, her son David Robinson, and his fiance Justyce Crossman.

Newton Aycliffe family's life-saving mission after man's heart stopped in forest