Charities, voluntary groups and supporters from around the region have been recognised with the publication of the shortlist for the North East Charity Awards.
The awards, now in their seventh year, will be hosted by comedian, writer and actress Helen Lederer and take place at Ramside Hall near Durham next month to highlight the region’s top charities, as well as fundraisers and leaders in the voluntary sector.
Last year Bright Futures – which works to raise self-esteem and confidence of young women in the region – was named North East Charity of the Year.
This year Family Help Darlington CIO, KEY Project and the Newcastle United Foundation will compete for the top prize while a new category – outstanding contribution to social change – will recognise the vital work North East charities, community groups and civil society organisations engage in to drive social change.
The awards, which take place on October 20, are headline sponsored by Brewin Dolphin, with category sponsorship from Banks Group, Millfield House Foundation and Muckle LLP.
THE SHORTLIST
- Outstanding charity support by large companies:
Accenture
The Inn Collection Group
Morrisons – Seaburn, Sunderland
- Outstanding charity support by small to medium companies:
North East Vending
Poplar Tree Garden Centre
Richard Reed Solicitors
- Corporate charity ambassador of the year:
Sarah Colvil - Newcastle Building Society
Sean Donkin - The Inn Collection
Ragen Siddell - Morrisons
- Uniquely North East award:
Acorns
Gateshead Older People’s Assembly
International Community Organisation of Sunderland (ICOS)
- Outstanding social enterprise award
2 Way Tenancy Solutions CIC
Back on the Map
Woodshed Workshop CIC
- Outstanding contribution to social change, sponsored by Millfield House Foundation:
Children North East
Thrive
Tyne & Wear Citizens
- Charity leader of the year, sponsored by Brewin Dolphin:
Paula Edwards - Forward Assist
Lisa Goodwin - Connected Voice
Dot Smith - Recovery Connections
- Charity champion of the year, sponsored by Banks Group:David Ansell
Emily Burns
Lynn McManus
- Young charity champion of the year:
Charlotte Bradley
Lincoln Ramshaw
- Small charity of the year:
Beach Access North East
Sacriston Youth and Community Project
The Twisting Ducks Theatre Company
- North East charity of the year, sponsored by Muckle LLP:
Family Help Darlington CIO
KEY Project
Newcastle United Foundation
- For tickets and more information visit reachplcevents.com/charity
