August 2023
My grandad was welcomed here as a refugee – why I’m running the GNR
It's a stark fact that Helmut Anderson may not have survived World War 2 without the welcome people showed him as a refugee. That's something which has had a profound effect on his grandson, [...]
July 2023
Action Foundation celebrated at North East Charity Awards
Action Foundation has been honoured with two prestigious titles at this year’s North East Charity Awards. Our dedicated Action Language volunteer, Libby Selman, won the Charity Champion category whilst former staff member, Abi Walker, [...]
June 2023
Home at last – Victoria’s story
We just love it when our clients move out! If that sounds harsh, allow us to clarify. Of course, we miss the friends we’ve got to know, but every move-on means we’ve helped empower [...]
Abi’s Great North Run Diary – part 1
As part of our fundraising team, Business Development Manager, Abi (pictured above with partner, Ross), is used to being Cheerleader in Chief on the finish line at the Great North Run. But this year, [...]
‘White Stork of Ukraine’ auction for North East refugees
Wildlife artist, Katherine Rodger, is donating this beautiful painting of Ukraine’s national bird to Action Foundation to auction during Refugee Week. Katherine, who works out of her studio on the National Trust’s Gibside estate, [...]
April 2023
Ann puts Action Foundation on the map
Story Update: Due to unforeseen circumstances, this live exhibition has had to move out of the gallery and online. You can visit it virtually at: www.annwinterstory.co.uk/the-earth-belongs-to-everyone Please share, browse, support with a purchase or donate [...]