Children North East works hard to create a culture which encourages people to feel included, supported and that they have the opportunity to develop in their roles. We regularly share stories about their achievements and experiences of working with us. Explore some of our favourites below…
Joanna Lowes on joining the Poverty Proofing team
"I know I am working with an incredibly talented team who support one another. We’re all steering in the same direction for that greater change."
A ‘Week In the Life’ of a Youth Project Coordinator
"When you see a young person explore and discover their own identity, having space to be comfortable with themselves, to then share that positively with their families is so heartwarming, I feel honour in having played a small part in their lives."
Our Ellie honoured at Lord-Lieutenant’s Garden Party!
“I didn’t know anything about it until a beautiful invite arrived in the post and Teresa told me she had nominated me. It was really exciting.”
A ‘Week In the Life’ of a Family Support Worker
"I can sense I’m the right person for a family, you find a way to communicate really well and often I get the impression they haven’t had that before from family services."
The family who hiked to give hope!
When Emily Martin joined us as Head of Finance, she probably expected her time supporting the charity would be spent organising bills rather than climbing hills...
A ‘Week In the Life’ of our Business Development Officer
"I love being in a position where I get to see first-hand how ideas are developed to respond to those most in need and more importantly, to be able to contribute to making sure we have the funding to be able to make a difference."
What is it like to be a Youth Worker?
"I am also privileged to mentor some of these young people myself; often the best part of my week is seeing the shining smile on their faces."
Meet the Youth Services and Poverty Proofing Leadership Team
"We are in a privileged position where we have an abundance of opportunities to communicate and network with the most passionate, dedicated, creative and diverse people here in our region and beyond."
“My time as a newbie” by Craig Watson
"Talking to the children and hearing their honest experiences was fantastic and from those first few conversations, I could tell that the work I was doing, alongside my colleagues, would help to make a real positive difference to children’s lives."
