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!
Environmental / September 21st, 2026
Our Awards / September 21st, 2026
OUTSTANDING - Benfieldside Community Garden at the Northumbria in Bloom Awards
Building Self-Belief are absolutely delighted to be awarded the grade of OUTSTANDING by the judges at Northumbria in Bloom 2026. Achieving this at our first attempt is amazing and testament to the hard work from the community and volunteers. The following blog outlines the feedback from the judges and shows how far we have come.
Wellbeing / August 2nd, 2021
Employability / August 2nd, 2021
Norham Boys | Raising Aspirations and Employability
Building Self-Belief worked with a group of 10 boys form Norham High School in NorthTyneside. It was a real privilege to work with the boys and see them grow in confidence and develop a much greater sense of purpose in their lives.
Volunteering / August 19th, 2024
Happy 40th Birthday to Rendles of Consett!
On their 40th Birthday, Building Self-Belief would like to say a huge thank you to Rendles of Consett for their excellent products, service and support they have given us over the past year, to help us deliver our Household Support Fund.