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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. We make sure no kids go without at Christmas

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

  3. We make sure no kids go without at Christmas

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

  4. Wayne saves lives with his Red Benches

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

  5. The spirit of resilience and generosity

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

  6. The homeless charity taking over Whitley Bay beach

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

  7. The boxing gym that champions SEND children

    Rachel Sweeney went down to Leadgate's Alpha Boxing.

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

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

  9. Shieldfield hub combatting cold and loneliness

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

  10. Putting joy in dementia care

    Silverline Memories brings joy to dementia care.

  11. Project Santa: How to tackle Christmas poverty

    Anna Foster speaks to Amit Bahanda about Project Santa.

  12. North East charity recognised by the King

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

  13. Newcastle charity using choir to aid dementia care

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

  14. New film explains how Red Bench Project saves lives

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

  15. Metro run challenge to raise money for charity

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

  16. Man strikes chord with passionate social media speech

    David from Mariner Movers spoke passionately about fairness and respect.

  17. Logan: 'I had no symptoms and was diagnosed at 49'

    Anna Foster speaks to former Scotland Rugby player Kenny Logan.

  18. Jo trains those with disabilities

    People with disabilities and physical challenges can train at Barnability.

  19. Irene fundraises for cancer patients

    Irene was nominated for the voluntary work she does with the cancer charity FACT.

  20. How losing my dad inspired me to make a change

    Becky Swindells spends two hours every day litter picking in Washington.

  21. Hero amputee veteran now needs heroes to help him

    Luke Woodward served in the Household Cavalry Regiment for 19 years.

  22. Great North Run's charitable impact back for 2026

    Sir Brendan Foster discusses how the Great North Run has raised more than £25m.

  23. Gladiator's winner Joe is a Kinship Ambassador

    Joe was raised by his grandmother after his mum died when he was two years old.

  24. From teen amputee to role model athlete

    At thirteen years old Olly Liddle diagnosed with cancer and had his leg amputated.

  25. Five-year-old helping nurses after Granda's death

    Lexi has raised just under £6,000 for Marie Curie in 12 months.

  26. Did you know the Metrocentre has a community hub?

    Anna Foster visits the Metrocentre's community hub.

  27. Cycling for charity Garry had his bike stolen

    Garry Lee is cycling the distance from Newcastle to New York. He had his bike stolen.

  28. A trust in memory of Chloe and Liam

    Mark Rutherford has dedicated himself to supporting the community through this trust.

  29. 7-year-old has raised over £12,000 for charity

    Daisy is a young pageant queen helping raise money for North East charities.

  30. 3,000 new parents helped by baby boxes

    Jess from Whickham shares her experience of the baby box from The Children's Foundation.

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