Haddi, from Gambia (pictured above at this year's North East Charity Awards), had to leave everything behind, including her family, when she fled her home country. She was homeless when she first came to [...]
This winter we’re asking supporters to Unwrap the Joy for refugees and asylum seekers – that’s people like Bim, who has found joy through gardening thanks to a unique volunteering project run by [...]
Donate Here We're excited to launch this year's seasonal fundraising campaign to help people seeking sanctuary in the North East. Our Unwrap the Joy appeal is being supported by our friends at the Aviva Community Fund, [...]
This summer’s anti-immigration protests and riots have left a lasting negative impact on some people seeking sanctuary here according to a report we've compiled following a survey with clients, staff and volunteers. Two [...]
There’s Nothing But Love to share as we proudly announce that James Fanzone, the official fan group for the band James, has raised an incredible £2,000 through their fan-based raffle for Action Foundation. [...]
Today we launch our Impact Report for 2023/4 which is our annual look-back on what has been achieved. Below we outline the main findings. You can access the full report in the Publications [...]
Welcome to our Great North Run picture gallery for 2024! Thank you to everyone who ran for Action Foundation and to all those who supported them with donations. What a truly fantastic day! [...]
Fog on the Tyne and driving rain didn’t dampen the spirits of our 24 amazing runners in this year’s Great North Run. Despite the weather, they all arrived on the finish line with smiling [...]
Harley Kuyck-Cohen, the manager of a local charity hub, HostNation North East, a befriending scheme for refugees and asylum seekers, is preparing for his first-ever half marathon. Describing HostNation, he said: “We match [...]
A week on Sunday our amazing team of runners will be on the start line for this year's Great North Run. We're delighted to welcome several representatives from the corporate world who are [...]
