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!
Self-Belief and Emotional Wellbeing / May 23rd, 2025
Youth Social Action / May 23rd, 2025
Kye's Kick Off / May 23rd, 2025
The Key+ supporting Kye's Kick Off
Check out this article that The Key have shared about Kye's Kick Off! The Key are a charity who support groups to reach their potential by taking on the Key+ challenge. The Kye's Kick Off group have completed stage 1 of the Key+ challenge and received the cost of the pitch hire from The Key. Thank you for their support!
Celebrating Stanley / December 16th, 2025
"Stanley's Superhero" Poem - South Stanley Junior School
This poem was created by Drew, Robert, Byron, Livy and Imogen, Year 6 pupils at South Stanley Junior School as part of our 'Celebrating Stanley' project.
Youth Social Action / August 24th, 2023
The Learning for Life Sensory Room Project | Building Self-Belief
Young people from Consett Academy and Learning for Life joined forces to design and equip and new sensory space. They challenged youth loneliness, broke down social barriers, built lasting friendships and engaged with local businesses. It was a fabulous project and we all loved every minute of it. The Programme was funded by the Derwent Valley AAP and supported by local businesses.