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!
Youth Social Action / May 22nd, 2024
It's Official - Building Self-Belief are Investors in the Environment!
Building Self-Belief is absolutely delighted to have been awarded the Investors in the Environment Bronze Award!!
Youth Social Action / July 16th, 2026
Wellbeing and the Arts / July 16th, 2026
St Joseph's Eco Ambassador Project
Our Eco Ambassadors from St Joseph's Catholic Primary School have been working on an Eco Tree Mural within their school grounds alongside our Eco Project with them. The children worked incredibly hard and we're so proud of the results!
Self-Belief and Emotional Wellbeing / November 11th, 2024
Aspirations and Future Planning / November 11th, 2024
Know Your Neighbourhood Project / November 11th, 2024
Aimee's Exciting Start to a New Academic Year
After a busy start to the new academic year, our Newcastle University Intern, Aimee Wager, shares some of the incredible work that the charity has been getting involved in over the past seven weeks. She reflects on all of the wonderful opportunities she has been given since beginning her placement in September.