Charity / Third Sector
The charity works to advance the Christian faith through ministry and events, predominantly in London. The Commission opened a regulatory compliance case into The Outreach Ministry in November 2024 after concerns were raised about its financial controls and use of charity funds. On inspection of the charity’s bank account, the Commission noted several payments referencing […]
A host of fantastic new additions has been announced to the already spectacular line-up for this year’s Durham Brass Festival. Organised by Durham County Council and supported by Arts Council England, the festival returns to the city, and towns and villages, this summer from Sunday 13 to Sunday 20 July. In a first for the […]
Mayor Kim McGuinness is launching the second round of her opportunity fund, investing £1m in creating opportunities for people living in some our most disadvantaged neighbourhoods. This round of funding will invest £225,000 in supporting community-led places and spaces that meet people’s basic day-to-day needs whilst also helping to create opportunity, improve skills, digital access […]
Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen has announced new plans to nurture and develop the skills of volunteers who work on her behalf as the UK celebrates Volunteers Week 2025. The County Durham and Darlington PCC has provided a funding grant worth £15k to charity Durham Community Action (DCA) to support its activities in 2025-26 […]
Families struggling with sudden costs and young people in deprived areas will get vital help, as £440 million from forgotten assets is put to work in communities across England through the first-ever Dormant Assets Scheme Strategy. This includes £132.5 million to give young people in disadvantaged neighbourhoods new chances to take part in music, sport and […]
Police and Crime Commissioners Joy Allen and Susan Dungworth joined bikers at a motorcycle rally in support of fundraising work for a stalking awareness charity. The County Durham and Darlington PCC joined her Northumbria counterpart at the England III Blue Knights annual residential ride in Sunderland as the bikers rode out from the Grand Hotel […]
“Don’t think ‘it’s not for me’ – it may be the best thing you ever do.” Nat Donnison’s view of her own experience of fostering is a rallying call to those yet to take the first step. Her words came as Middlesbrough’s small army of brilliant foster carers took centre stage at a special event. […]
The annual Thirteen Ali Brownlee 5k and 2k events will see a number of road closures on Sunday, June 1st to ensure the safety of participants and spectators. These popular races, celebrating the life and legacy of the ‘Voice of the Boro’ Ali Brownlee, will see hundreds of runners take to the streets of Middlesbrough. […]
This Brain Injury Awareness Week (19 – 25 May), one former Walkergate Park patient shares her story. Kat Dobie from Chester-le-Street was 38 when she had a stroke, just days after giving birth to her son. After what her and husband Chris described as a clockwork pregnancy, the birth was more complicated. Kat had been […]
A pilot project offering free advice to residents and businesses about how to deal with emergency situations has been rolled-out in Selby. The Yorkshire Ready Together initiative has seen the launch of an online tool available to individuals, communities and businesses, offering advice on potential issues and major events such as flooding, fires, extreme weather, […]
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