Demand grows for Action Language classes
After a brief pause in services, Action Language switched from the classroom to remote learning after the COVID19 Pandemic hit – but how are things going now we’re into September? We caught up with [...]
Team Action Foundation Smash #GNRSolo Challenge!
Action Foundation’s team of nine runners have ALL completed 40 runs each since 29th June for the Great North Run Solo Challenge. Between them that’s 360 runs with over £4,000 raised in sponsorship money. [...]
Tynemouth Trail success for Action Foundation!
This summer saw a two-week Trivia Trail in Tynemouth, giving locals the opportunity to explore the historic coastal town, the chance to win fantastic prizes from local businesses, and all raising a fantastic £340. [...]
Action Foundation Board News: New Chair and New Trustee!
There have been some exciting developments on the Action Foundation Board of Trustees over the summer. After 15 years at the helm, Adrian Smith is handing over the Chair of Trustees role to David [...]
Trainer donations – can you help?
We probably take getting a new pair of shoes for granted, but for asylum seekers living on just over £5 a day it’s a budget-busting purchase. Shoes and socks are reported as something a [...]
Hexham Summer Garden Party Success!
On Saturday some of our fantastic volunteers in Hexham held their own socially-distanced Summer Garden Party with refreshments, bric-a-brac and quizzes and they managed to raise an incredible £700 for Action Foundation! The event [...]
Take on the Tynemouth Summer Trail!
Superstar volunteer and fundraiser Helen Johnson, has arranged a fantastic fundraising event running until the 31st August called the Tynemouth Summer Trail. It's ideal for families or small groups looking for something fun to [...]
GNR Solo Challenge: 5 weeks in!
Our fantastic Great North Run Solo Team are just over halfway through their 10-week challenge of completing 40 runs between June and September. This time we've caught up with Megan, Francesca and Pete. It’s [...]
A new role for Action Hosting’s Lesley Dunn
As the Action Hosting project is put on temporary hold due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, Hosting Co-ordinator Lesley Dunn is turning her sights to the InterAction Drop-in. She’ll be joining fellow Co-ordinators Lizzie Walsh [...]
Action Language Teacher’s Diary: Hunting for pictures!
Our team of brilliant Action Language volunteers taught and supported 12 zoom classes with 80 learners last week. Action Language volunteers Hilary and Michael are some of the teachers who are leading these online [...]