Supporting Charities

Sunday 31 December, 10:00

SAPS Christmas Eve Box Appeal - Sunderland
A fantastic charity based in Sunderland, seeking to bring Christmas Cheer to local families who would otherwise be without presents this Christmas.
Find them on Facebook by searching for "SAPS Christmas Eve Box Appeal"

Children's Cancer North
Children's Cancer North have an amazing Christmas raffle this year, where you could win a Toyota Aygo X Edge.
Please consider supporting them in their mission to make life better for children with cancer in the North East.
Link below:
https://buff.ly/4744iw2

Space4 - Houghton le Spring
Space4 help to create a safe and inclusive environment for the community. With various clubs, workshops, after school catch ups and more. This year they are hosting Christmas Day Lunch. Any help financially, or in person as a volunteer is always very much welcome.
https://www.facebook.com/HoughtonSpace4

Military Veteran Football Club CIC
Based in the North East, this fantastic club organise and run football sessions for military veterans and serving forces. They are taking part in a 12 hour Footballathon on Sunday 17th December, raising money for East Durham Veterans Trust "Mission Christmas". Their goal? To raise £5000 for a specialised wheelchair for a veteran who has been diagnosed with MS.
Find out how you can get involved on their facebook page "Military Veteran Football Club CIC
https://gofund.me/d660d02b

Red Sky Foundation
Raising vital funds for babies and children with heart problems across the North East and beyond. This Christmas why not support the Red Sky Foundation for their "Christmas Jumper Day". All you have to do is wear your festive finery, get as many people as you can to do the same, and raise money in the process!
https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/XmasJumper2023

Feeding Families
Feeding Families is a charity based in the North East of England that offers support, hope and security to those experiencing food poverty. They need a constant flow of food into their packing centres, especially at this time of year. You can help by donating via one of their food collection points, signing up to give a family a Christmas Dinner or why not try your luck with their Christmas Raffle.
https://www.peoplesfundraising.com/raffle/Feedin-Families-Christmas-Raffle-2023

Norah's North Pole
"Norah's North Pole" are busy collecting gifts to help sprinkle Christmas kindness and support to families in need across the North East. Their motto is "Sharing is caring", and you can donate via their amazon list, go fund me page, or at various drop off points across the North East.
https://norahsnorthpole.co.uk/?fbclid=IwAR1ZhsjuLDrYNMUInpz_ScGDnDqh8mvE6x-KaoKn8Xpd_TUDUQn6quFzaUI

Dawdon Community Centre - Seaham
Dawdon community centre in Seaham are collecting toys, gifts and vouchers to support disadvantaged children and young people in the area. You can donate online via their Facebook page, or you can drop off donations. All information can be found on their Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/DawdonCommunityCentre

Sunderland Community Soup Kitchen
Sunderland Community Soup Kitchen provide free food to hungry people in Sunderland. Ran by passionate and kind volunteers, they have many ways you can support them this winter including donating food supplies, supporting families with the cost of a Christmas Dinner, and gift voucher donations.
https://www.facebook.com/sunderlandcommunitysoupkitchen

Books and Bread for Kenya Charity
This non profit making charity based in Chester-Le-Street supports two orphanages, a rescue centre, a hospital, three Kenyan villages and many individuals in desperate need. You can support them by visiting their wonderful charity shop on Front Street in Chester le Street, or by donating via their website.
https://www.bbkafrica.org/

Northumbria Blood Bikes
Blood Bikes Santa Run is back and this year YOU can get involved by donating to the gift list fundraiser. Every year Blood Bike volunteers love to spread a bit of festive joy by delivering gifts and toys to children’s wards in hospitals across our region. Donating to their crowdfunder is a simple way to get involved this Christmas.
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/blood-bikes-santa-run-2023

The Box Youth & Community Project -
The box & youth community project are currently collecting tinned produce in order to create hampers for families who are struggling this Christmas. Also selection boxes would be very welcome for children. People can get in touch via Facebook (the box youth & community project) tel 0191 522 5931 or email - theboxyouthproject@gmail.com

All around the North East

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