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Make a Difference: Newcastle Episodes

  1.

    Wayne saves lives with his Red Benches

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

  2. The spirit of resilience and generosity

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

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

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

  4. Putting joy in dementia care

    Silverline Memories brings joy to dementia care.

  5. Irene fundraises for cancer patients

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

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

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

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

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

  8. A trust in memory of Chloe and Liam

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

  9. 7-year-old has raised over 拢12,000 for charity

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

  10. 'We lost him so we continued to do it for others'

    Charlie & Carter Foundation run a market stall as part of their working helping families.

  11. 'We build community spirit & bring people together'

    Gilesgate and Belmont Wellbeing Project deliver food parcels to those in need.

  12. 'Our role is community bridge builder'

    The North East Branch of the Dialogue Society prides itself on community.

  13. 'It's just about being there for people'

    Ashley helps domestic abuse survivors and feeds neighbours her 'world famous' lasagna.

  14. 'It makes me want to help these people even more'

    Amelia raises funds and awareness for 4Louis and other charities.

  15. 'I inspired Sam Fender'

    Earl from South Shields was homeless for 25 years.

  16. 'I get a buzz from cleaning up my neighbourhood'

    78-year-old Robin does odd-jobs around his town after retiring.

  17. 'I founded a dementia care group'

    Irene cared for her Mother and took her skills and cares for others.

  18. 'an unfathomable force of nature'

    Eric Tolman from Morpeth has been raising money to build a mission house in Uganda.