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!
Heritage / August 16th, 2023
The King's Coronation Celebration - Tow Law Millennium Primary School
Building Self-Belief CIO supported Tow Law Millennium Primary School, County Durham and the wider community in a range of creative activities to mark the King's Coronation in May 2023. The project was generously funded by The National Lottery Awards for All Community Fund.
Heritage / April 15th, 2024
Volunteering / April 15th, 2024
Environmental / April 15th, 2024
The Restoration of the Giant’s Foot
Easter was the perfect opportunity to encourage volunteers to come and help us at Benfieldside Community Garden. We were absolutely delighted to have over 45 volunteers of all ages, over the two days. Such events are a true testament to what can be achieved when we all work together. We had an egg hunt, used the Storytelling Corner, and most significantly, renovated the Giant’s Foot!
Heritage / December 16th, 2025
Digital Inclusion / December 16th, 2025
Christine's Celebration of Stanley
Christine works for Karbon Homes and is the Co-ordinator for the Silver Talk Service set up back in 2012. Listen to her Celebrating Stanley podcast as she shares her role championing the town and everything she does.