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Opening up adventure for more people across the North East

The LGA Foundation has awarded £10,000 to The Lake District Calvert Trust to help more...

Investing in the Next Generation of North East Changemakers

What if the next generation of changemakers already has the ideas, passion and determination to...

Why Mental Health Matters To The LGA Foundation

Mental Health Awareness Week may take place in May, but the LGA Foundation is supporting...

Denton Youth and Community Project Hits the Slopes Thanks To LGA Funding

Funding from the LGA Foundation has helped to make an unforgettable ski trip possible for...

Lauren Reece helped families in Benwell this Christmas

The families and staff at Dolphin Street Nursery say a huge ‘THANK YOU’ to Lauren...

The LGA Foundation 12 Days of Christmas Campaign 2025: Chopwell Youth Club – Day 12

On the twelfth day of Christmas my good friends brought to me…🎁 As part of...

The LGA Foundation 12 Days of Christmas Campaign 2025: Inspire Youth – Day Eleven

On the eleventh day of Christmas my good friends brought to me…🎁 As part of...

The LGA Foundation 12 Days of Christmas Campaign 2025: SURT – Day Ten

On the tenth day of Christmas my good friends brought to me…🎁 As part...

The LGA Foundation 12 Days of Christmas Campaign 2025: North Benwell Youth Project – Day...

On the ninth day of Christmas my good friends brought to me…🎁 As part...

The LGA Foundation 12 Days of Christmas Campaign 2025: Projects 4 Change – Day Eight

On the eighth day of Christmas my good friends brought to me…🎁 As part of...

The LGA Foundation 12 Days of Christmas Campaign 2025: Northbourne Youth Initiative – Day Seven

On the seventh day of Christmas my good friends brought to me…🎁 As part...

The LGA Foundation 12 Days of Christmas Campaign 2025: Kids Kabin – Day Six

On the sixth day of Christmas my good friends brought to me…🎁 As part...

The LGA Foundation 12 Days of Christmas Campaign 2025: Foundation Futures – Day Five

On the fifth day of Christmas my good friends brought to me…🎁 As part...

The LGA Foundation 12 Days of Christmas Campaign 2025: D2 Youth Zone – Day Four

On the fourth day of Christmas my good friends brought to me…🎁 As...

The LGA Foundation 12 Days of Christmas Campaign 2025: The Bostey – Day Three

On the third day of Christmas my good friends brought to me…🎁 As...

The LGA Foundation 12 Days of Christmas Campaign 2025: YWOP – Day TWO

On the second day of Christmas my good friends brought to me…🎁 ...

The LGA Foundation 12 Days of Christmas Campaign 2025: ACORNS – Day One

On the first day of Christmas my good friends brought to me…🎁 ...

Exciting Steps Forward at Footsteps Nursery!

Things are moving along at Footsteps Nursery as they continue to make steady progress with...

Greg Reece Meets Local Projects

In a heartening day of engagement, Greg Reece, accompanied by Trustee Dianne Mackay, visited...

How LGA Foundation Funding Is Helping Recyke Y’Bike Empower Young People Through Cycling

“Some people work better with a pen, some people with their hands – We’re...

The LGA Foundation 12 Days of Christmas Campaign 2024: Chopwell Youth Club – Day 12

On the twelfth day of Christmas my good friends brought to me…🎁 As...

The LGA Foundation 12 Days of Christmas Campaign 2024: North Benwell Youth Project – Day...

On the eleventh day of Christmas my good friends brought to me…🎁 As...

The LGA Foundation 12 Days of Christmas Campaign 2024: D2 Youth Zone – Day 9