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For over 30 years we've been working with the people of the North East to achieve great things and support young people to be happy and healthy so this event aligns perfectly with our mission. We can’t wait to welcome runners and their families into the marquee to celebrate their amazing achievements and share some well-deserved snacks and refreshments after the race. All runners who commit to raising £100 for the charity will receive a limited-edition t-shirt, a goodie bag, and support from our fundraising team to reach their target. Whether you are an elite athlete looking to crack your...

Remember that while bringing a new baby home can be overwhelming, you're not alone and it is important to look after your mental health and wellbeing so you can be there for your little one during those early critical days. Here are some tips on how you can do that: Create a routine  Bringing a new baby home changes every aspect of your life, but by creating a new, flexible, routine you can offer structure and reassurance when you need it most. Why not try creating a daily schedule and include things like reading together, taking a walk, enjoying a song together over meal time, seeing friends and family, or attending a class? Try to include a...

We are in the midst of an education attendance crisis, with thousands of pupils, often referred to as ‘Ghost Children’, suffering from anxiety and other mental health issues which negatively affect their school attendance. These children are falling through the cracks, and at The Children’s Foundation, we knew that we needed to do something to address the issue. Our region has the highest rate of absence for state-funded schools in England overall, the highest for both primary and secondary schools and the second highest after the East Midlands for special schools, according to figures from the Department for Education (DfE). Children are...

According to a 2024 report by the North East Child Poverty Commission, a third of all babies, children and young people in the north east of England are currently living in poverty.  The North East Child Poverty Commission report shows that the North East has experienced the steepest increases in child poverty over much of the last decade and includes The Children’s Foundation’s Baby Box project as a tactical recommendation to tackle child poverty here in the region, included under Priority 3 which focuses on supporting the best start in life for the next generation. Our Baby Box project was...