NE Charity Awards 2025, Maya Patterson

Youth Social Action / Know Your Neighbourhood Project / Benfieldside Community Garden / January 8th, 2025

NE Charity Awards 2025, Maya Patterson

One of our fabulous volunteers, Maya Patterson achieved the Highly Commended Award at the NE Charity Awards in September 2025, for her voluntary work with Building Self-Belief CIO. She was recognised as a Young Charity Champion of the year for her major contribution to Building Self-Belief, in particular for her support with the youth clubs and at Benfieldside Community Garden. Well done Maya, this is very well deserved!

Consett Heritage Project / January 28th, 2025

Voices of Consett - Kris Kennedy

Kris Kennedy, has lived and worked in Consett all of his life, living in Constance Street and currently working at Consett Golf Club. As part of our Consett Heritage project, read his Consett Heritage story here.

Stargate Pit Disaster, Crookhill Primary School / June 3rd, 2026

BBC Radio Newcastle Interview Crookhill Primary School Project

Watch our featured BBC Radio Newcastle Clip & Interview about our Project with Crookhill Primary School based on the Stargate Pit Disaster!

Kye's Kick Off / September 30th, 2025

North East Charity Awards Reel

Our ‘Kye’s Kick Off Group’ won the Young Charity Champion of the Year award. We couldn’t be more proud of what this fantastic group of young people have achieved in memory of their beloved friend Kye. See the event reel below!