Grace House North East 🧡

Grace House is thrilled to invite you to our International Women’s Day celebration on Wednesday 6th March, from 11:30 to 15:00 at the Grand Hotel Sunderland This inspiring event will feature a panel discussion hosted by the brilliant Claire Pickersgill, with special guests including Kat Moody and Bethany Wright joining the panel to share their insights and experiences. Following the panel discussion, guests will enjoy a delightful afternoon tea, with plenty of time to network and connect with like-minded individuals. There will also be a selection of local business stallholders, showcasing fantastic products and services. Don’t miss this chance to come together, celebrate, and be inspired in honour of International Women’s Day! Tickets are £25 per person, with a 10% discount available for all Friends of Grace House. Message Amy Sansom 🧡 or email as@gracehouse.co.uk to book your place at the event. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.

EXCITING NEWS! 🎇 We’ve had an amazing semester working with the talented students from Northumbria University's Advanced Practice programme! 🎓 This collaboration gave students the opportunity to apply their learning to a real-life project, and we’re thrilled to share the results: they’ve created a Grace House App! 📱 This innovative app will streamline and improve communication between our charity and the families we support, making a real difference in how we connect with our community. We’d like to say a huge thank you to Northumbria University for their support and to the students for their hard work, creativity, and dedication. The personal growth and transferable skills they’ve developed over these 12 weeks will no doubt prepare them for bright futures ahead. The App will be launched to the families by end of Jan 2025 🧡 #Collaboration #Innovation #StudentSuccess #GraceHouse

There's only 2 weeks left to secure the early bird rate of £55 per person for our Winter Wonderland Ball in November. Join us for an unforgettable evening of festive dining and entertainment, all in support of the young people and families who access Grace House. This year, we're especially excited to announce that the ball will be held at the Stadium of Light! Every ticket purchased, and every donation made will help us to continue our mission of enriching the lives of disabled children, young people and their families. Get in touch with Amy Sansom 🧡 or Harry Forster on 0191 435 2085 to find out more about booking a table or sponsoring the event! For £450, you could also buy a table of 10 for some of our families to attend the event too!

Run for Grace House in the Great North Run 2025! 🧡 Be part of something amazing this year by choosing to run this year's Great North Run for Grace House. Your support will help us continue enriching the lives of disabled children, young people, and their families. Secure your place with us for just £50: 👉 https://lnkd.in/ewu8rKQq Or register for a ballot place before 2pm on 15th Jan: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dnN9Kuh Let’s make this year’s run unforgettable while making a difference for the families who come to Grace House. Get in touch with Harry Forster at hf@gracehouse.co.uk or call 0191 435 2088 for more information. #GNR2025 #RunForGraceHouse #GreatNorthRun #MakeADifference

Join us for our first Network for Good of 2025 at Grace House North East, where we’ll explore the transformative power of social enterprise! 🌟 📅 Date: Tuesday 21st January 2025 📍 Location: Grace House North East, SR5 2DE Register your place here: https://lnkd.in/e3VMntup We’re thrilled to welcome Anthony McDermott, Social Enterprise Business Advisor at North East BIC, as our speaker. We can’t wait to see you there! #GraceHouseEvents #NetworkForGood #FriendsOfGraceHouse #SocialEnterprise #Networking #CommunityImpact #MakeADifference

We’re thrilled to share that The Barbour Foundation has generously donated £2,000 to Grace House! 🙌 This incredible support means we can continue delivering our much-needed and highly valued advice sessions in partnership with Citizens Advice Sunderland. These weekly sessions provide parents with essential guidance on income maximisation, helping families navigate financial challenges and secure the support they need. Thank you, Barbour Foundation, for making a real difference in the lives of the families we support. Together, we’re creating brighter futures! #Gratitude #CommunitySupport #GraceHouse #BarbourFoundation #CitizensAdvice

That's our Christmas Tree Collections finished for another year! Yesterday, Harry Forster and Brian Ridley finished off the 2025 Grace House Christmas Tree Collections which saw over 120 Christmas trees collected everywhere from Peterlee to Blaydon. This event has grown year on year from collecting 25 trees in 2022 to 120 in 2025. None of this however would have been possible without the support of our drivers Philip Pugh and Brian Ridley. Also a massive thank you to Paul Smith and the team at HLA Services Ltd for letting us use one of their vans for the 3 days! Bookings are already open for Christmas' collections 2026, due to the high demand this year! Book your slot here:

Are You Feeling the Post-Holiday Blues? You're Not Alone! 🎄 As the festive season wraps up, many of us experience a slump. For those with disabilities, the challenges of transitioning back to routine can feel even more overwhelming. From reconnecting with routines to exploring accessible self-care and fostering social connections, there are ways to navigate this period with resilience. Check out our latest blog on coping with post-festive blues, tailored to mental health and disability perspectives. Let’s start 2025 with self-care, connection, and positivity! 👉 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eEbDCRSg #MentalHealth #DisabilitySupport #PostHolidayBlues #GraceHouse

Get ready for an exciting day of adventure, teamwork and a race against time in the Grace House Monopoly Run across Sunderland! 🎲💸 This unique event will have you and your team racing across Sunderland to visit iconic landmarks, complete fun challenges and collect 'bonus points' as you go! The aim is to be the team with the most points (and creativity) at the end of the day to win! 🚂 Perfect for teambuilding, competitive networking or simply getting out of the office for a day; our Monopoly Run is set to be a fun-filled day for all who take part! 🃏🏠 Join us in teams of up to 6 people on Friday 25th April, beginning at Grace House, for only £20 per person! 🏧 Register here: https://lnkd.in/ekKMUma2 If your organisation would be interested in sponsoring this event and getting your logo on the board, please contact Amy Sansom 🧡 at Amy@GraceHouse.co.uk or call 0191 435 2085.

We’re inviting businesses to become 'Friends of Grace House'. 🧡 This corporate membership enables your organisation to make a positive impact on the lives of disabled children, young people, and their families whilst unlocking amazing benefits too: - Monthly Networking with our ‘Network for Good’ (£10pp for non-members) - Opportunities to share blogs on our website - Mentions on our social media platforms - Corporate volunteering opportunities - Company profile featured on our website - 10% Discount on Corporate Events* All of this for a donation of £350 per year. 🌟 Also, don’t miss our next ‘Network for Good’ event on 21st January at Grace House, featuring guest speaker Anthony M. from the North East BIC. This is a great opportunity to meet with other organisations and discover more about Social Enterprise. Make 2025 the year your business stands out as a leader in social responsibility. Email Amy Sansom 🧡 at AS@GraceHouse.co.uk or call 0191 435 2085 to arrange a meeting and learn more. Together, we can create meaningful change in our community. #GraceHouse #CorporateMembership #SocialImpact #NetworkForGood #CSR #CommunitySupport