Make a Difference: North East

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Radio Newcastle,170 episodes

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Did you know the Metrocentre has a community hub?
Anna Foster visits the Metrocentre's community hub.
06 Oct 2025,5 mins
The homeless charity taking over Whitley Bay beach
Changing Lives, the homeless charity, are marking World Homeless Day this weekend.
03 Oct 2025,5 mins
'We lost him so we continued to do it for others'
Charlie & Carter Foundation run a market stall as part of their working helping families.
12 Sep 2025,5 mins
Irene fundraises for cancer patients
Irene was nominated for the voluntary work she does with the cancer charity FACT.
12 Sep 2025,3 mins
'Our role is community bridge builder'
The North East Branch of the Dialogue Society prides itself on community.
12 Sep 2025,3 mins
Putting joy in dementia care
Silverline Memories brings joy to dementia care.
12 Sep 2025,3 mins
A trust in memory of Chloe and Liam
Mark Rutherford has dedicated himself to supporting the community through this trust.
12 Sep 2025,3 mins
The spirit of resilience and generosity
Once a victim of bullying, Jacob has found his purpose through rugby.
12 Sep 2025,3 mins
'We build community spirit & bring people together'
Gilesgate and Belmont Wellbeing Project deliver food parcels to those in need.
12 Sep 2025,3 mins
'an unfathomable force of nature'
Eric Tolman from Morpeth has been raising money to build a mission house in Uganda.
12 Sep 2025,3 mins
How losing my dad inspired me to make a change
Becky Swindells spends two hours every day litter picking in Washington.
12 Sep 2025,2 mins
'I founded a dementia care group'
Irene cared for her Mother and took her skills and cares for others.
12 Sep 2025,3 mins
'I get a buzz from cleaning up my neighbourhood'
78-year-old Robin does odd-jobs around his town after retiring.
12 Sep 2025,3 mins
'I inspired Sam Fender'
Earl from South Shields was homeless for 25 years.
12 Sep 2025,3 mins
'It's just about being there for people'
Ashley helps domestic abuse survivors and feeds neighbours her 'world famous' lasagna.
12 Sep 2025,3 mins
The 15-year-old volunteering to help other kids
Harvey works with 5-11-year-olds at his local YMCA.
12 Sep 2025,2 mins
Five-year-old helping nurses after Granda's death
Lexi has raised just under £6,000 for Marie Curie in 12 months.
12 Sep 2025,3 mins
Wayne saves lives with his Red Benches
The Red Bench project in South Shields saves lives by encouraging conversation.
12 Sep 2025,3 mins
'It makes me want to help these people even more'
Amelia raises funds and awareness for 4Louis and other charities.
12 Sep 2025,3 mins
7-year-old has raised over £12,000 for charity
Daisy is a young pageant queen helping raise money for North East charities.
12 Sep 2025,3 mins