Make a Difference: North East

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Radio Newcastle,167 episodes

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Helping North East teenage boys with mental health
Kai and Reece from Mental Shift explain how they're helping others.
15 Apr 2026,14 mins
'We can just be us' at Shearer Centre
Laura Wood from Blyth explains how the Alan Shearer Activity Centre helps her son Luca.
15 Apr 2026,3 mins
'It's such a shock to be diagnosed with cancer'
Lucy Fraser is running the London Marathon for Teenage Cancer Trust.
10 Apr 2026,7 mins
Community shop to help Sunderland families
Kay Davidson visits Community Shop Fawcett.
08 Apr 2026,5 mins
'It just gives you a feeling of pride'
Sheila Thorpe from St John Ambulance joined Kelly Scott.
02 Apr 2026,5 mins
'Easter will see an increase in support services'
Kelly Scott spoke to Emma Bells who runs a community project in Leam Lane,
02 Apr 2026,7 mins
'It's bittersweet, my Mam would have been here'
Stephen Little ran from John O'Groats to Land's End. He spoke to Kelly Scott.
02 Apr 2026,6 mins
LANE: 'I have found hapiness here'
Anna Foster meets Danny Wilson, who founded LANE, and Harry, who uses the service.
01 Apr 2026,6 mins
Late mam's letter keeps charity challenger running
Stephen Little is running a special 1000 mile route from John O' Groats to Land's End.
25 Mar 2026,6 mins
Supporting North East artists through Comic Relief
Rob Cairns explains how Red Nose Day impacts the work he does with FundaFest.
19 Mar 2026,3 mins
Helping people feel less lonely in Durham
Becka explains Sacriston Community Associations work which is supported by Comic Relief.
19 Mar 2026,4 mins
Fighting furniture poverty in Gateshead since 1996
Christine Kennedy from Furniture Foundations explains what they do in the community.
17 Mar 2026,10 mins
'They are still with you but in a different way'
Louise Bowen, Bereavement Coordinator at Newcastle Marie Curie, spoke to Anna Foster.
13 Mar 2026,6 mins
'What veterans see on TV can be triggering'
Simon Pryde spoke to Andy Cammiss from the East Durham Veterans Trust in Seaham.
13 Mar 2026,4 mins
'I thought, I'm gonna be a waxer!'
Robyn Gatenby's creating social spaces helping women find friendship and confidence.
11 Mar 2026,12 mins
'Oscars of the heritage railway world'
Tanfield Railway has won some special awards. Sion Pryde chatted to David Watchman.
11 Mar 2026,7 mins
'Connections, cake and community'
The group is called Scrambled Legs. Gilly Hope went to meet its founder, Graeme Prior.
11 Mar 2026,8 mins
'We are doing this huge costal walk'
Rachel Harrison and Joe Alexander are completing a Sunrise to Sunset Coastal Challenge.
10 Mar 2026,10 mins
'I got a 37 mile day today and 41 miles tomorrow'
Stephen is on an epic challenge to run from John O'Groats to Lands End.
10 Mar 2026,6 mins
'I want to help as many people as I can'
Olivia Watson is putting on a fundraiser in memory of her Grandad, Bill Brown.
09 Mar 2026,8 mins
'We are delighted with the representation'
Peppa Pig and the National Deaf Children's Society have created something special.
09 Mar 2026,3 mins
'Leisure, education and wellbeing'
Gilly Hope has been to see what's happening at Sunderland Women's Centre.
06 Mar 2026,11 mins
'Women with experience of the justice system'
Gilly Hope has been talking to Dawn Harrison about The Story Chair.
05 Mar 2026,12 mins
'I made it my mission to get him back to the UK'
Rachel is raising funds to bring Yuki home from Bali.
04 Mar 2026,6 mins
ONE Centre in Gateshead helping LGBTQI+ communities
Gilly Hope met Peter Darrant CEO of Out North East to find out more.
28 Feb 2026,8 mins
Running John o' Groats to Land's End in mam's memory
Stephen is running 10,000 miles across Great Britain in aid of Cancer Research UK.
27 Feb 2026,6 mins
Combatting social isolation and poverty in Durham
Chris, Asaan and Harry explains what Gilesgate and Belmont Wellbeing Project does.
26 Feb 2026,9 mins
Pawz For Thought rescues North East animals
Lynne from Pawz For Thought explains her Make A Difference Award winning work.
25 Feb 2026,4 mins
The volunteers tidying Newcastle West End streets
Korey Bonnett runs litter picks in collaboration with the West End Refugee Service.
25 Feb 2026,11 mins
Wounded Highlanders support North East veterans
James Holburn shares how he's continued helping former military people this year.
24 Feb 2026,7 mins