Hello, My name is Gladys and I am a sixth form student from Gateshead College who completed two weeks work experience with The Children’s Foundation. Over the two weeks I was given a variety of tasks and projects to complete, in which some were fun and some, well you know......
Read Full ArticleIt has been 365 days since I have officially started working at The Children’s Foundation. A whole journey of memories and a great learning experience that was all worth it at the end! From Take 25, to the Christmas marathon (Carol singing, Gift-wrapping, Santa’s letters etc.), to Corporate...
Read Full ArticleWe would like to congratulate our Great North Runners who completed the 13.1 mile route from Newcastle to South Shields on Sunday 8th September. The funds they have raised will go towards making serious stuff fun and supporting children and young people across the North East. Well done Team...
Read Full ArticleAre you a passionate and creative university student looking for a unique placement opportunity to develop skills? The Children's Foundation are looking for a student to join our small but vibrant office to support the team on all necessary aspects of organising, promoting and delivering...
Read Full ArticleHi! My name is Eva and I’m a Newcastle University undergraduate in my third year of studying philosophy. I joined the Children’s Foundation team as a volunteer in September of 2018 under the title of ‘eBay volunteer’ as part of the universities career development scheme in order...
Read Full ArticleThursday 21st March saw the return of bowling. The Big Bowl , held in NamcoFunscape, saw 7 teams from business vie to be the winners, and to take home the Wooden Spoon Award for being great competitors and sports. Two games of bowling were broken by the Blind Bowl competition. One member of...
Read Full ArticleWith it being Children's Mental Health Week this week, 4th-8th February, there's no better time to announce the opening of our Regional Small Grants Mental Health round! The first ever Children’s Mental Health Week took place in 2015 to shine a spotlight on the importance of children and...
Read Full ArticleIf there was an adequate phrase used to describe the 2018 festive season at The Children’s Foundation, it would be “a whole experience”. It truly was an absolute experience, a very demanding season in every aspect possible, but much more a rewarding one. From organising various...
Read Full ArticleThe Children's Foundation would like to say a big Happy Birthday to our friends at TIN Arts! TIN Arts was founded in 1999 by professional contemporary dancers Tess Chaytor and Martin Wilson. They are a not-for-profit company and governed by a board of trustees. The TIN Arts Team have, between...
Read Full ArticleStaff at Wynyard-based Venator held a football match on Sunday 13th January to raise money for The Children's Foundation. Venator are a leading global chemical company dedicated to the development and manufacture of titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigments and performance additives, with a regional...
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