Make a Difference: North East

Sharing help and information from organisations and individuals in your local area.

Radio Newcastle,168 episodes

Episodes

ListGrid

Wounded Highlanders support North East veterans
James Holburn shares how he's continued helping former military people this year.
24 Feb 2026,7 mins
South Shields' Red Bench Project is going national
Wayne and Rob from the Red Bench Project talk about their development since last year.
24 Feb 2026,9 mins
Running 250km in the desert to raise money for MND
Former Newcastle Falcons player Andy Long talks about his fundraising challenge.
23 Feb 2026,7 mins
'We have found about 8000 bags since 2021'
Gilly Hope went to Seaham to meet Catlin and Brian who help clean the beach.
21 Feb 2026,8 mins
Inside St. Oswald's clothing repair workshop
In the Ouseburn, volunteers repair donated clothes that aren't yet fit for sale in shops.
19 Feb 2026,6 mins
Using therapy dogs to unlock potential in Consett
Sasha and Shadow explain the work they do helping the community in Consett.
18 Feb 2026,16 mins
TikTok cleanfluencer tidies Durham home for free
Bea Elton shares the story behind her big clean in Durham.
17 Feb 2026,7 mins
Walking to Benidorm for British Heart Foundation
Craig Mountford is raising money in memory of his dad.
16 Feb 2026,4 mins
Sunderland lass gives hair to Little Princess Trust
Abigail Emmerson has donated around a metre of hair to make a wig for another girl.
16 Feb 2026,9 mins
Salute Her UK supports forces sexual abuse victims
They are pushing the Ministry of Defence to change the way these crimes are investigated.
12 Feb 2026,4 mins
Durham's powerful night of music, unity and hope
RT Minds and Durham Student Music have teamed up for Never Give Up 2026.
10 Feb 2026,15 mins
Lauren and Lola are doing a challenge for charity
Lauren and her dog Lola will be doing a challenge together throughout February.
09 Feb 2026,7 mins
How Blyth mam is inspiring other cancer patients
Leah Cullen is using her experiences to help support others with cancer.
04 Feb 2026,2 mins
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