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Make a Difference: North East Episodes

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    Pawz For Thought rescues North East animals

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

  2. Opening doors to the working class in TV and film

    Carley Armstrong wants to see more opportunities for working class people in the media

  3. ONE Centre in Gateshead helping LGBTQI+ communities

    Gilly Hope met Peter Darrant CEO of Out North East to find out more.

  4. North Tyneside charity suffers 拢4,000 theft

    Matt Bailey meets Pathways 4 All CEO Joanna Handyside.

  5. North Shields couple caring for a parent each

    Robert and Karen Wylie share their story along with how Carents can help support others.

  6. North Shields charity aiding construction industry

    Sarah & Ray explain how Lighthouse are supporting wellbeing in the construction industry.

  7. North East charity recognised by the King

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

  8. Newcastle charity using choir to aid dementia care

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

  9. New film explains how Red Bench Project saves lives

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

  10. Metro run challenge to raise money for charity

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

  11. Matt Bailey completes marathon Pedalo Challenge

    Matt completed 106 laps of South Shields Marine Park Boating Lake for Comic Relief.

  12. Man strikes chord with passionate social media speech

    David from Mariner Movers spoke passionately about fairness and respect.

  13. Making horse riding accessible for Newcastle kids

    Emma Wass reports on the impact being made by Stepney Bank Stables in the Ouseburn.

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

    Anna Foster speaks to former Scotland Rugby player Kenny Logan.

  15. Lauren and Lola are doing a challenge for charity

    Lauren and her dog Lola will be doing a challenge together throughout February.

  16. Late mam's letter keeps charity challenger running

    Stephen Little is running a special 1000 mile route from John O' Groats to Land's End.

  17. LANE: 'I have found hapiness here'

    Anna Foster meets Danny Wilson, who founded LANE, and Harry, who uses the service.

  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. Inside St. Oswald's clothing repair workshop

    In the Ouseburn, volunteers repair donated clothes that aren't yet fit for sale in shops.

  21. Inside Newcastle's fully inclusive gym

    Georgina Hall is the founder of LGBTQ+ friendly The BackYard where all bodies are welcome

  22. How Sunderland Carers Centre supports carers

    Chris Ranson gives an insight into Sunderland Carers Centre.

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

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

  24. How Blyth mam is inspiring other cancer patients

    Leah Cullen is using her experiences to help support others with cancer.

  25. Hero amputee veteran now needs heroes to help him

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

  26. Helping women embrace their natural waves

    Merwave founder Abi explains the work she's done to support others.

  27. Helping people feel less lonely in Durham

    Becka explains Sacriston Community Associations work which is supported by Comic Relief.

  28. Helping North East teenage boys with mental health

    Kai and Reece from Mental Shift explain how they're helping others.

  29. Helping improve adult literacy in Blyth

    Sharo Fawcett is from the charity Blyth resource and information centre.

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

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

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