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Make a Difference: North EastEpisodes

  1. Your questions answered for NHS Day

    Dr Neil O'Brien joins Helen Richardson to answer your questions.

  2. Wounded Highlanders support North East veterans

    James Holburn shares how he's continued helping former military people this year.

  3. We make sure no kids go without at Christmas

    Tor, Sophie and Beth are from Norah's North Pole.

  4. We make sure no kids go without at Christmas

    Tor, Sophie and Beth are from Norah's North Pole.

  5. We help little hearts and their families

    Sergio from Red Sky Foundation explains the charity's plans for 2026.

  6. Wayne saves lives with his Red Benches

    The Red Bench project in South Shields saves lives by encouraging conversation.

  7. Walking to Benidorm for British Heart Foundation

    Craig Mountford is raising money in memory of his dad.

  8. Using therapy dogs to unlock potential in Consett

    Sasha and Shadow explain the work they do helping the community in Consett.

  9. Two mams team up to raise money for autistic kids

    Christine and Sophia share the stories behind their advocacy and what's next for them.

  10. TikTok cleanfluencer tidies Durham home for free

    Bea Elton shares the story behind her big clean in Durham.

  11. The volunteers tidying Newcastle West End streets

    Korey Bonnett runs litter picks in collaboration with the West End Refugee Service.

  12. The spirit of resilience and generosity

    Once a victim of bullying, Jacob has found his purpose through rugby.

  13. The homeless charity taking over Whitley Bay beach

    Changing Lives, the homeless charity, are marking World Homeless Day this weekend.

  14. The boxing gym that champions SEND children

    Rachel Sweeney went down to Leadgate's Alpha Boxing.

  15. The 15-year-old volunteering to help other kids

    Harvey works with 5-11-year-olds at his local YMCA.

  16. Sunderland mam backs calls for SMA baby checks

    Louise's son Arthur was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy at 18 months old.

  17. Sunderland lass gives hair to Little Princess Trust

    Abigail Emmerson has donated around a metre of hair to make a wig for another girl.

  18. Sunderland Home Grown nurturing plants and people

    Sunderland Home Grown helps thousands of local people with gardening and life skills.

  19. South Shields' Red Bench Project is going national

    Wayne and Rob from the Red Bench Project talk about their development since last year.

  20. Shieldfield hub combatting cold and loneliness

    Madelynne Flack hears from people using and running Shieldfield community hub.

  21. Salute Her UK supports forces sexual abuse victims

    They are pushing the Ministry of Defence to change the way these crimes are investigated.

  22. Running 250km in the desert to raise money for MND

    Former Newcastle Falcons player Andy Long talks about his fundraising challenge.

  23. Red benches made to tackle heart condition stigma

    June Davison from British Heart Foundation explains their campaign.

  24. Putting joy in dementia care

    Silverline Memories brings joy to dementia care.

  25. Project Santa: How to tackle Christmas poverty

    Anna Foster speaks to Amit Bahanda about Project Santa.

  26. Pawz For Thought rescues North East animals

    Lynne from Pawz For Thought explains her Make A Difference Award winning work.

  27. North East charity recognised by the King

    Smart Works North East has been awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service.

  28. Newcastle charity using choir to aid dementia care

    Sandra from Silverline Memories explains their dementia care with a difference.

  29. New film explains how Red Bench Project saves lives

    Wayne Rambo Groves, from South Shields, tells all to Kelly Scott.

  30. Metro run challenge to raise money for charity

    The Geordie Challenger is planning to run the entire Metro route in under 24 hours.

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