North East Charity Awards
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The highlight of the year for the region's third sector. Award ceremony on 11th September 2025 at the Fed, Gateshead.
WINNERS 2025!!!!
What a momentous night - there are so many inspirational people who make the North East such a special place to live. We thank you all for your dedication to our region!
#NECharityAwards #celebrate #party
What a momentous night - there are so many inspirational people who make the North East such a special place to live. We thank you all for your dedication to our region!
#NECharityAwards #celebrate #party
September 12, 2025 at 9:30 AM
WINNERS 2025!!!!
What a momentous night - there are so many inspirational people who make the North East such a special place to live. We thank you all for your dedication to our region!
#NECharityAwards #celebrate #party
What a momentous night - there are so many inspirational people who make the North East such a special place to live. We thank you all for your dedication to our region!
#NECharityAwards #celebrate #party
The evening closed with the 2025 North East Charity of the Year, sponsored by Muckle LLP.
Our finalists:
~ Compact for Race Equality in South Tyneside (CREST)
~ Feeding Families
~ Gosforth Civic Theatre
~ The Junction Foundation
And the winner is… The Junction Foundation 🎉
#NECharityAwards
Our finalists:
~ Compact for Race Equality in South Tyneside (CREST)
~ Feeding Families
~ Gosforth Civic Theatre
~ The Junction Foundation
And the winner is… The Junction Foundation 🎉
#NECharityAwards
September 12, 2025 at 9:29 AM
The evening closed with the 2025 North East Charity of the Year, sponsored by Muckle LLP.
Our finalists:
~ Compact for Race Equality in South Tyneside (CREST)
~ Feeding Families
~ Gosforth Civic Theatre
~ The Junction Foundation
And the winner is… The Junction Foundation 🎉
#NECharityAwards
Our finalists:
~ Compact for Race Equality in South Tyneside (CREST)
~ Feeding Families
~ Gosforth Civic Theatre
~ The Junction Foundation
And the winner is… The Junction Foundation 🎉
#NECharityAwards
A truly inspiring group of people making a huge difference. The winner of the Special Recognition Award, in partnership with
Community Foundation North East and Point North, is…
North East Anti-Racism Coalition
A very worthy winner
#NECharityAwards
Community Foundation North East and Point North, is…
North East Anti-Racism Coalition
A very worthy winner
#NECharityAwards
September 12, 2025 at 9:27 AM
A truly inspiring group of people making a huge difference. The winner of the Special Recognition Award, in partnership with
Community Foundation North East and Point North, is…
North East Anti-Racism Coalition
A very worthy winner
#NECharityAwards
Community Foundation North East and Point North, is…
North East Anti-Racism Coalition
A very worthy winner
#NECharityAwards
We celebrated the dedication of our Charity Champion of the Year finalists, in partnership with The Banks Group:
~ Adam Ball
~ David Hastings
~ Gerard Hunwick
~ Mary Dodds
All true champions! But the trophy goes to… Adam Ball
#NECharityAwards
~ Adam Ball
~ David Hastings
~ Gerard Hunwick
~ Mary Dodds
All true champions! But the trophy goes to… Adam Ball
#NECharityAwards
September 12, 2025 at 9:26 AM
We celebrated the dedication of our Charity Champion of the Year finalists, in partnership with The Banks Group:
~ Adam Ball
~ David Hastings
~ Gerard Hunwick
~ Mary Dodds
All true champions! But the trophy goes to… Adam Ball
#NECharityAwards
~ Adam Ball
~ David Hastings
~ Gerard Hunwick
~ Mary Dodds
All true champions! But the trophy goes to… Adam Ball
#NECharityAwards
Small but mighty! The Small Charity of the Year, sponsored by Karbon Homes, finalists were:
~ Cornerstone Benwell
~ Full Circle Food Project
~ Spectrum Holidays
~ Unfolding Theatre
And the winner is… Cornerstone Benwell
#NECharityAwards
~ Cornerstone Benwell
~ Full Circle Food Project
~ Spectrum Holidays
~ Unfolding Theatre
And the winner is… Cornerstone Benwell
#NECharityAwards
September 12, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Small but mighty! The Small Charity of the Year, sponsored by Karbon Homes, finalists were:
~ Cornerstone Benwell
~ Full Circle Food Project
~ Spectrum Holidays
~ Unfolding Theatre
And the winner is… Cornerstone Benwell
#NECharityAwards
~ Cornerstone Benwell
~ Full Circle Food Project
~ Spectrum Holidays
~ Unfolding Theatre
And the winner is… Cornerstone Benwell
#NECharityAwards
Four more great finalists were up for the Corporate Charity Partnership award:
~ CMP Products Ltd
~ Cygnet Law
~ Sage Foundation
~ Stiller Warehousing and Distribution Ltd
You’re all brilliant! But our winner this year is… Stiller Warehousing and Distribution
#NECharityAwards
~ CMP Products Ltd
~ Cygnet Law
~ Sage Foundation
~ Stiller Warehousing and Distribution Ltd
You’re all brilliant! But our winner this year is… Stiller Warehousing and Distribution
#NECharityAwards
September 12, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Four more great finalists were up for the Corporate Charity Partnership award:
~ CMP Products Ltd
~ Cygnet Law
~ Sage Foundation
~ Stiller Warehousing and Distribution Ltd
You’re all brilliant! But our winner this year is… Stiller Warehousing and Distribution
#NECharityAwards
~ CMP Products Ltd
~ Cygnet Law
~ Sage Foundation
~ Stiller Warehousing and Distribution Ltd
You’re all brilliant! But our winner this year is… Stiller Warehousing and Distribution
#NECharityAwards
The Charity Leader of the Year, sponsored by RBC Brewin Dolphin, finalists were:
Abigail Conway, Citizens Advice Northumberland
Bob McGurrell, 4Louis
Carol Gaskarth, Pioneering Care Partnership
Joanne Jopling, Young Women’s Outreach Project
Congrats to our winner... Abigail Conway
#NECharityAwards
Abigail Conway, Citizens Advice Northumberland
Bob McGurrell, 4Louis
Carol Gaskarth, Pioneering Care Partnership
Joanne Jopling, Young Women’s Outreach Project
Congrats to our winner... Abigail Conway
#NECharityAwards
September 12, 2025 at 9:21 AM
The Charity Leader of the Year, sponsored by RBC Brewin Dolphin, finalists were:
Abigail Conway, Citizens Advice Northumberland
Bob McGurrell, 4Louis
Carol Gaskarth, Pioneering Care Partnership
Joanne Jopling, Young Women’s Outreach Project
Congrats to our winner... Abigail Conway
#NECharityAwards
Abigail Conway, Citizens Advice Northumberland
Bob McGurrell, 4Louis
Carol Gaskarth, Pioneering Care Partnership
Joanne Jopling, Young Women’s Outreach Project
Congrats to our winner... Abigail Conway
#NECharityAwards
Congratulations to our finalists for the Uniquely North East Award, sponsored by VONNE:
~ Curious Arts
~ Stepney Bank Stables
~ Sunday for Sammy Trust
~ The Glasshouse International Centre for Music
The winner is… The Glasshouse International Centre for Music
Congratulations!
#NECharityAwards
~ Curious Arts
~ Stepney Bank Stables
~ Sunday for Sammy Trust
~ The Glasshouse International Centre for Music
The winner is… The Glasshouse International Centre for Music
Congratulations!
#NECharityAwards
September 12, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Congratulations to our finalists for the Uniquely North East Award, sponsored by VONNE:
~ Curious Arts
~ Stepney Bank Stables
~ Sunday for Sammy Trust
~ The Glasshouse International Centre for Music
The winner is… The Glasshouse International Centre for Music
Congratulations!
#NECharityAwards
~ Curious Arts
~ Stepney Bank Stables
~ Sunday for Sammy Trust
~ The Glasshouse International Centre for Music
The winner is… The Glasshouse International Centre for Music
Congratulations!
#NECharityAwards
There were three fabulous finalists up for the Outstanding Social Enterprise award, in partnership with Sage:
~ Digital Voice for Communities
~ Veterans at Ease Enterprise Ltd
~ YMCA North Tyneside
Our winner is… Veterans at Ease Enterprise Ltd. Huge well done!
#NECharityAwards
~ Digital Voice for Communities
~ Veterans at Ease Enterprise Ltd
~ YMCA North Tyneside
Our winner is… Veterans at Ease Enterprise Ltd. Huge well done!
#NECharityAwards
September 12, 2025 at 9:18 AM
There were three fabulous finalists up for the Outstanding Social Enterprise award, in partnership with Sage:
~ Digital Voice for Communities
~ Veterans at Ease Enterprise Ltd
~ YMCA North Tyneside
Our winner is… Veterans at Ease Enterprise Ltd. Huge well done!
#NECharityAwards
~ Digital Voice for Communities
~ Veterans at Ease Enterprise Ltd
~ YMCA North Tyneside
Our winner is… Veterans at Ease Enterprise Ltd. Huge well done!
#NECharityAwards
There were 4 fantastic finalists up for the The Rising Star award:
~Alex Tate - Northern Stage
~David Judge - Community Ventures (Middlesbrough) Limited
~Jachi Hambleton - Foundation For Good
~Penny Rosemond - NE Youth
What amazing people you all are. Our winner… Jachi Hambleton!
#NECharityAwards
~Alex Tate - Northern Stage
~David Judge - Community Ventures (Middlesbrough) Limited
~Jachi Hambleton - Foundation For Good
~Penny Rosemond - NE Youth
What amazing people you all are. Our winner… Jachi Hambleton!
#NECharityAwards
September 12, 2025 at 9:17 AM
There were 4 fantastic finalists up for the The Rising Star award:
~Alex Tate - Northern Stage
~David Judge - Community Ventures (Middlesbrough) Limited
~Jachi Hambleton - Foundation For Good
~Penny Rosemond - NE Youth
What amazing people you all are. Our winner… Jachi Hambleton!
#NECharityAwards
~Alex Tate - Northern Stage
~David Judge - Community Ventures (Middlesbrough) Limited
~Jachi Hambleton - Foundation For Good
~Penny Rosemond - NE Youth
What amazing people you all are. Our winner… Jachi Hambleton!
#NECharityAwards
Four fantastic finalists for the Trustee Board of the Year award:
~ Chopwell Regeneration CIO
~ Citizens Advice Northumberland
~ Emmaus North East
~ Impact Family Services
And our winner is… Impact Family Services
Huge congratulations to all!
#NECharityAwards
~ Chopwell Regeneration CIO
~ Citizens Advice Northumberland
~ Emmaus North East
~ Impact Family Services
And our winner is… Impact Family Services
Huge congratulations to all!
#NECharityAwards
September 12, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Four fantastic finalists for the Trustee Board of the Year award:
~ Chopwell Regeneration CIO
~ Citizens Advice Northumberland
~ Emmaus North East
~ Impact Family Services
And our winner is… Impact Family Services
Huge congratulations to all!
#NECharityAwards
~ Chopwell Regeneration CIO
~ Citizens Advice Northumberland
~ Emmaus North East
~ Impact Family Services
And our winner is… Impact Family Services
Huge congratulations to all!
#NECharityAwards
Incredible work from our Outstanding Contribution to Social Change finalists, in partnership with Millfield House Foundation:
~ Her Circle CIC
~ The Children's Foundation
~ The Young Women's Film Academy
Our winner is… Her Circle CIC
Congrats!
#NECharityAwards
~ Her Circle CIC
~ The Children's Foundation
~ The Young Women's Film Academy
Our winner is… Her Circle CIC
Congrats!
#NECharityAwards
September 12, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Incredible work from our Outstanding Contribution to Social Change finalists, in partnership with Millfield House Foundation:
~ Her Circle CIC
~ The Children's Foundation
~ The Young Women's Film Academy
Our winner is… Her Circle CIC
Congrats!
#NECharityAwards
~ Her Circle CIC
~ The Children's Foundation
~ The Young Women's Film Academy
Our winner is… Her Circle CIC
Congrats!
#NECharityAwards
Four inspiring young people were up for the Young Charity Champion of the Year 2025 - all fantastic finalist!
~Daisy-May Knight
~Jacob Alltree
~Kye's Kick Off Group (Building Self-Belief CIO)
~Talia Proud
Our fabulous winners are… Kye's Kick Off Group
#NECharityAwards
~Daisy-May Knight
~Jacob Alltree
~Kye's Kick Off Group (Building Self-Belief CIO)
~Talia Proud
Our fabulous winners are… Kye's Kick Off Group
#NECharityAwards
September 12, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Four inspiring young people were up for the Young Charity Champion of the Year 2025 - all fantastic finalist!
~Daisy-May Knight
~Jacob Alltree
~Kye's Kick Off Group (Building Self-Belief CIO)
~Talia Proud
Our fabulous winners are… Kye's Kick Off Group
#NECharityAwards
~Daisy-May Knight
~Jacob Alltree
~Kye's Kick Off Group (Building Self-Belief CIO)
~Talia Proud
Our fabulous winners are… Kye's Kick Off Group
#NECharityAwards
Huge thanks to our headline partner, RBC Brewin Dolphin, for your continued support of the #NECharityAwards
Jeffrey Ball opened the night and welcomed over 450 guests for a night of special celebrations 🎉
Jeffrey Ball opened the night and welcomed over 450 guests for a night of special celebrations 🎉
September 11, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Huge thanks to our headline partner, RBC Brewin Dolphin, for your continued support of the #NECharityAwards
Jeffrey Ball opened the night and welcomed over 450 guests for a night of special celebrations 🎉
Jeffrey Ball opened the night and welcomed over 450 guests for a night of special celebrations 🎉
The night starts off in style with a performance by West End Skies - Sunday for Sammy #NECharityAwards
Fantastic start to the evening 🎉
#sundayforsammy
Fantastic start to the evening 🎉
#sundayforsammy
September 11, 2025 at 6:23 PM
The night starts off in style with a performance by West End Skies - Sunday for Sammy #NECharityAwards
Fantastic start to the evening 🎉
#sundayforsammy
Fantastic start to the evening 🎉
#sundayforsammy
It’s the night we’ve all been waiting for - the North East Charity Awards 2025!
Tonight we celebrate the incredible contribution local charities make to our region, in partnership with RBC Brewin Dolphin.
Follow along on #NECharityAwards to find out who wins!
Tonight we celebrate the incredible contribution local charities make to our region, in partnership with RBC Brewin Dolphin.
Follow along on #NECharityAwards to find out who wins!
September 11, 2025 at 6:18 PM
It’s the night we’ve all been waiting for - the North East Charity Awards 2025!
Tonight we celebrate the incredible contribution local charities make to our region, in partnership with RBC Brewin Dolphin.
Follow along on #NECharityAwards to find out who wins!
Tonight we celebrate the incredible contribution local charities make to our region, in partnership with RBC Brewin Dolphin.
Follow along on #NECharityAwards to find out who wins!
🌟 Are you attending the North East Charity Awards tomorrow evening?
We’ve got an incredible night in store, full of celebration, inspiration, and recognition for the remarkable people and organisations who go above and beyond!
#NECharityAwards
* image of our fabulous winners from 2024
We’ve got an incredible night in store, full of celebration, inspiration, and recognition for the remarkable people and organisations who go above and beyond!
#NECharityAwards
* image of our fabulous winners from 2024
September 10, 2025 at 11:51 AM
🌟 Are you attending the North East Charity Awards tomorrow evening?
We’ve got an incredible night in store, full of celebration, inspiration, and recognition for the remarkable people and organisations who go above and beyond!
#NECharityAwards
* image of our fabulous winners from 2024
We’ve got an incredible night in store, full of celebration, inspiration, and recognition for the remarkable people and organisations who go above and beyond!
#NECharityAwards
* image of our fabulous winners from 2024
✨ The countdown is on! ✨
One week to go until we come together to celebrate the inspiring work of our region’s charities at the #NECharityAwards
We’re looking forward to an incredible evening recognising the organisations and individuals making a real difference in our communities 🎉🎉
One week to go until we come together to celebrate the inspiring work of our region’s charities at the #NECharityAwards
We’re looking forward to an incredible evening recognising the organisations and individuals making a real difference in our communities 🎉🎉
September 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM
✨ The countdown is on! ✨
One week to go until we come together to celebrate the inspiring work of our region’s charities at the #NECharityAwards
We’re looking forward to an incredible evening recognising the organisations and individuals making a real difference in our communities 🎉🎉
One week to go until we come together to celebrate the inspiring work of our region’s charities at the #NECharityAwards
We’re looking forward to an incredible evening recognising the organisations and individuals making a real difference in our communities 🎉🎉
SHOWCASING OUR FINALISTS
Today we bring you the #NECharityAwards finalists for North East Charity of the Year.
Compact for Race Equality in South Tyneside (CREST)
Feeding Families
Gosforth Civic Theatre
The Junction Foundation
Outstanding finalists, we can’t wait to meet you🥳🎉
Today we bring you the #NECharityAwards finalists for North East Charity of the Year.
Compact for Race Equality in South Tyneside (CREST)
Feeding Families
Gosforth Civic Theatre
The Junction Foundation
Outstanding finalists, we can’t wait to meet you🥳🎉
September 2, 2025 at 8:49 AM
SHOWCASING OUR FINALISTS
Today we bring you the #NECharityAwards finalists for North East Charity of the Year.
Compact for Race Equality in South Tyneside (CREST)
Feeding Families
Gosforth Civic Theatre
The Junction Foundation
Outstanding finalists, we can’t wait to meet you🥳🎉
Today we bring you the #NECharityAwards finalists for North East Charity of the Year.
Compact for Race Equality in South Tyneside (CREST)
Feeding Families
Gosforth Civic Theatre
The Junction Foundation
Outstanding finalists, we can’t wait to meet you🥳🎉
SHOWCASING OUR FINALISTS
It’s the month we’ve all been waiting for - it’s #NECharityAwards month!
Small but mighty let’s celebrate the Small Charity of the Year finalists:
Cornerstone Benwell
Full Circle Food Project
Spectrum Holidays
Unfolding Theatre
Amazing finalists, see you next week 😍
It’s the month we’ve all been waiting for - it’s #NECharityAwards month!
Small but mighty let’s celebrate the Small Charity of the Year finalists:
Cornerstone Benwell
Full Circle Food Project
Spectrum Holidays
Unfolding Theatre
Amazing finalists, see you next week 😍
September 1, 2025 at 1:28 PM
SHOWCASING OUR FINALISTS
It’s the month we’ve all been waiting for - it’s #NECharityAwards month!
Small but mighty let’s celebrate the Small Charity of the Year finalists:
Cornerstone Benwell
Full Circle Food Project
Spectrum Holidays
Unfolding Theatre
Amazing finalists, see you next week 😍
It’s the month we’ve all been waiting for - it’s #NECharityAwards month!
Small but mighty let’s celebrate the Small Charity of the Year finalists:
Cornerstone Benwell
Full Circle Food Project
Spectrum Holidays
Unfolding Theatre
Amazing finalists, see you next week 😍
SHOWCASING OUR FINALISTS
Today we look at Outstanding Contribution to Social Change. Our finalists are:
Her Circle CIC
The Children's Foundation
The Young Women's Film Academy
Fantastic finalists! We look forward to welcoming you all soon 🥳
Today we look at Outstanding Contribution to Social Change. Our finalists are:
Her Circle CIC
The Children's Foundation
The Young Women's Film Academy
Fantastic finalists! We look forward to welcoming you all soon 🥳
August 29, 2025 at 2:38 PM
SHOWCASING OUR FINALISTS
Today we look at Outstanding Contribution to Social Change. Our finalists are:
Her Circle CIC
The Children's Foundation
The Young Women's Film Academy
Fantastic finalists! We look forward to welcoming you all soon 🥳
Today we look at Outstanding Contribution to Social Change. Our finalists are:
Her Circle CIC
The Children's Foundation
The Young Women's Film Academy
Fantastic finalists! We look forward to welcoming you all soon 🥳
🎉 Just 2 weeks to go until the North East Charity Awards! 🎉
We're looking forward to an incredible evening honouring the outstanding individuals and organisations making a real difference across our region ✨
#NECharityAwards #ReadyToCelebrate #Excited
We're looking forward to an incredible evening honouring the outstanding individuals and organisations making a real difference across our region ✨
#NECharityAwards #ReadyToCelebrate #Excited
August 28, 2025 at 10:02 AM
🎉 Just 2 weeks to go until the North East Charity Awards! 🎉
We're looking forward to an incredible evening honouring the outstanding individuals and organisations making a real difference across our region ✨
#NECharityAwards #ReadyToCelebrate #Excited
We're looking forward to an incredible evening honouring the outstanding individuals and organisations making a real difference across our region ✨
#NECharityAwards #ReadyToCelebrate #Excited
SHOWCASING OUR FINALISTS
Today let’s celebrate our Charity Leader of the Year finalists:
Abigail Conway - Citizens Advice Northumberland
Bob McGurrell - 4Louis
Carol Gaskarth - Pioneering Care Partnership
Joanne Jopling - Young Women’s Outreach Project
#NECharityAwards #Leaders #Outstanding
Today let’s celebrate our Charity Leader of the Year finalists:
Abigail Conway - Citizens Advice Northumberland
Bob McGurrell - 4Louis
Carol Gaskarth - Pioneering Care Partnership
Joanne Jopling - Young Women’s Outreach Project
#NECharityAwards #Leaders #Outstanding
August 27, 2025 at 3:17 PM
SHOWCASING OUR FINALISTS
Today let’s celebrate our Charity Leader of the Year finalists:
Abigail Conway - Citizens Advice Northumberland
Bob McGurrell - 4Louis
Carol Gaskarth - Pioneering Care Partnership
Joanne Jopling - Young Women’s Outreach Project
#NECharityAwards #Leaders #Outstanding
Today let’s celebrate our Charity Leader of the Year finalists:
Abigail Conway - Citizens Advice Northumberland
Bob McGurrell - 4Louis
Carol Gaskarth - Pioneering Care Partnership
Joanne Jopling - Young Women’s Outreach Project
#NECharityAwards #Leaders #Outstanding
SHOWCASING OUR FINALISTS
Let’s take a look at our #NECharityAwards finalists for the Uniquely North East category
Curious Arts
Stepney Bank Stables
Sunday for Sammy Trust
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music
What a super line up, we look forward to seeing you all soon 🥳
Let’s take a look at our #NECharityAwards finalists for the Uniquely North East category
Curious Arts
Stepney Bank Stables
Sunday for Sammy Trust
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music
What a super line up, we look forward to seeing you all soon 🥳
August 26, 2025 at 9:11 AM
SHOWCASING OUR FINALISTS
Let’s take a look at our #NECharityAwards finalists for the Uniquely North East category
Curious Arts
Stepney Bank Stables
Sunday for Sammy Trust
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music
What a super line up, we look forward to seeing you all soon 🥳
Let’s take a look at our #NECharityAwards finalists for the Uniquely North East category
Curious Arts
Stepney Bank Stables
Sunday for Sammy Trust
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music
What a super line up, we look forward to seeing you all soon 🥳
🎉 Just 3 Weeks to Go! 🎉
Get ready for another unforgettable evening filled with inspiration, celebration, and well-deserved recognition at the #NECharityAwards
Get ready for another unforgettable evening filled with inspiration, celebration, and well-deserved recognition at the #NECharityAwards
August 21, 2025 at 8:27 AM
🎉 Just 3 Weeks to Go! 🎉
Get ready for another unforgettable evening filled with inspiration, celebration, and well-deserved recognition at the #NECharityAwards
Get ready for another unforgettable evening filled with inspiration, celebration, and well-deserved recognition at the #NECharityAwards