NEWS FROM THE ANGEL TRUST
Outstanding £80,500 raised at The 16th Annual Oyster Festival
September 26, 2019
A big thank you to John Adamson, Hardwick Hall Hotel and Barclays who helped us raise an outstanding £80,500 at The 16th Annual Oyster Festival on Friday 27th September 2019!!
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We are amazed by the support that was shown and are extremely grateful to everyone that attended and contributed... thank you!!
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All of the money raised will go towards helping the local communities within County Durham and Darlington!
Angel Trust nominated for the Community Spirit Award
September 18, 2019
We are amazed and honoured to be nominated for the Community Spirit award at the Best of Bishop Auckland Business Awards 2019!!
We are amazed and honoured to be nominated for the Community Spirit award at the Best of Bishop Auckland Business Awards 2019!! A big thank you to everyone that nominated and supported us!!
Noah’s Bedroom Makeover
September 19, 2019
After hearing about Noah's story, we were desperate to do something to help!! When we heard about Noah's story, we were desperate to do something to help!!
11-month-old Noah was born with Spina Bifida, Cat Eye Syndrome, Dislocated hips and knee and Hydrocephalus meaning he has received a brain shunt. Noah is currently being cared for by his grandparents, who were struggling to give Noah his own space.
After hearing about this wish, we wanted to do everything we could to give Noah his very own bedroom to take some pressure away from his generous and caring grandparents.
Mayor at Home
September 05, 2019
A big thank you to town Mayor Joy Allen for having us at your Mayor at home event last weekend!!
We raised a total of £253 thanks to your efforts and the help from our amazing volunteers!
Amazon Smile
August 22, 2019
Do you regularly shop on Amazon?? Did you know that you could be supporting Angel Trust while doing your online shopping?
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AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazon with the same products, prices, and shopping features as Amazon.com. The difference is that when you shop on AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to Angel Trust.
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Simply shop using this link 👇https://smile.amazon.co.uk/ch/1178926-0
Get Well Soon Max!
August 21, 2019
One of our trustees Betty Moffatt made a special visit to meet Max.
Max has recently been discharged from hospital after having heart surgery, meaning he hasn't been able to go out and enjoy himself this summer holidays. We surprised Max with lots of games and toys to keep him and his family entertained while he recovers from his operation.
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We wouldn't be able to do what we do without all of the fantastic donations we receive from the community, so a big thank you to everyone!! Get well soon Max!
Hardwick Live 2019!
August 18, 2019
We just wanted to say a big THANK YOU to everyone that supported us at Hardwick Live this weekend!!
Your donations go back into our community to help those in need, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do without you!
Local Girls Football Club awarded funding!
August 17, 2019
One of our trustees, Betty Moffatt went to meet Bishop Auckland Girls FC during their training session.
We presented them with a cheque for £500, to allow the club to expand and buy new goal posts.
Angel Trust wish you luck in the future!
Angel Trust, proud to put a smile back on Hamzas face.
August 15, 2019
Angel Trust have worked alongside Durham Constabulary to put a smile back on 10-year-old Hamza's face.
Hamza was assaulted whilst playing in a park with his friend, he suffered a broken arm which required two surgeries on his elbow and shoulder. Unfortunately, the paramedics on the scene had to cut off Hamza's favourite Barcelona football shirt.
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Members of the Angel Trust team, PCSO Christine O'Brien and PCSO Jen Atkinson went to visit Hamza and his family to surprise him with a new Barcelona football strip.
We hope this cheered you up after the terrible few weeks you've had, you are an extremely brave young man!!
Surprise gift for 4 year old Cooper!
August 13, 2019
Some members of the Angel Trust team headed out to surprise 4 year old Cooper!!
Cooper is 4 years old and daily life for him and his family is sometimes difficult as he is suffering from an extremely rare condition which means he requires assistance to breathe, eat and communicate. Cooper needs regular medical suction to breathe through a tracheostomy. His muscles are very weak and he cannot move himself or sit up.
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Cooper’s family are currently raising funds to renovate their home to make it more comfortable for Cooper, their plans include creating a downstairs bedroom, bathroom and specialist equipment to make daily tasks easier.
If you would like to follow Coopers journey make sure to like his page Coopers Story
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We gifted Cooper with a brand-new iPad to allow him to have entertainment from his own comfort.
It was an honour to meet both Cooper and his dad Kevin, we wish you well for the future!!
Angel Trust take on Roseberry Topping
August 03, 2019
A big thank you to everyone that took part in our sponsored walk up Roseberry Topping.
Everyone did amazing, you should all be proud of yourselves!!
Thank you!
July 26, 2019
We want to say a huge thank you to 5-year-old twins Callum & Joshua for raising an amazing £346 for Angel Trust.
The boys did a sponsored 1km run and a sponsored read. It is fantastic how caring and ambitious these boys are at such a young age, keep it up boys!!
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A big well done and thank you from all of us at Angel Trust, you both deserve it!
Surprise visit to Hardwick Live ticket winners!!
July 25, 2019
Angel Trust CEO, Clair McGregor and charity ambassador Tess Tickle went out to surprise the winners of our Hardwick Live giveaway.
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We wanted to reward some of the amazing people in our community by giving back to those who have committed random acts of kindness!! Angel Trust aim to give back to the community.
Angel Trust selected as Newcastle United Match Sponsor
July 14, 2019
Very Exciting news for Angel Trust!!
We have been selected as Newcastle United's match sponsor once again in their Premier League game against Manchester United on the 6th of October.
£1000 voucher towards a family holiday
July 11, 2019
We wanted to help a family in their time of need
Due to the tragic circumstances regarding the sudden loss of their mother, Charlene Saint.
The Angel Trust are supporting Charlene’s children by making their wishes come true with a £1000 voucher towards a family holiday
With love from Angel Trust Xx
Angel Trust New Hub
July 08, 2019
We have finally moved into our forever home!!
A huge thank you to everyone that has made this possible!
Thank you to Peter Pentland Signs for our fabulous new sign!
Also a big thank you to Wayne and Tommy from Bishop Auckland car and van hire, for giving us your time today to get us moved in.
Angel Trust chosen as M&S store charity
July 01, 2019
We are extremely excited to announce that we have been selected as Marks and Spencer Bishop Auckland chosen store charity this year!!
A big thank you to Steven Colwell!
June 26, 2019
A big thank you to Steven Colwell who is walking 2 miles every day for 365 consecutive days, totalling a huge 730 miles. Steven is smashing his fundraising target, having already raised over £1400 for the trust!!
Stevens story: Starting boxing day 2018... I will be walking 2 miles every day for 365 consecutive days. May not seem much, but those of you who know how much trouble I have had walking (due to a mega injury to my quads, knee and kneecap) for the last 6 years know it will be a tough task. I was unable to walk unaided for just under 3 of them!
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Click the link to sponsor Steven on the rest of his journey
Meet our Mascot
June 25, 2019
We would like everyone to meet Tobe... Angel Trust's official mascot!! Make sure to give his instagram a follow to see all of Tobe's adventures @tobethelab
Crook Town AFC awarded £500
June 15, 2019
Angel Trust are proud to award £500 to Crook Town AFC!!
Our Treasurer George Longthorne had a great time meeting you and the team.
Councillor Joy Allen selects Angel trust as her chosen charity.
May 06, 2019
Her chosen charity for her term in Office is the Angel Trust.
Surprise London trip for terminally ill mam and family
March 15, 2019
Ambassador Scarlett Moffatt and Head Mistress of Escomb Primary School, Wendy Gill surprised terminally ill Jen Beaumont with a trip to London with her family, including tickets to see the production of Mamma Mia while they are in London.
Thank You Aiden
January 07, 2019
Thankyou Aiden for your very generous donation to our chosen charity, The Angel Trust. Aiden has raised a fantastic £33 over the school holidays by doing jobs around the house and selling items he no longer needed. A lovely boost to our collecting tin in the Just like Grandma's shop in fore Bondgate
Newcastle United Mascott Winner
December 22, 2018
Our mascot winner for the Newcastle Match. He’s so excited, received his strip, ready to meet the players for a kick about.
Scarlett Moffatt and The Angel Trust bring festive cheer to children in hospital
December 24, 2018
A CHARITY fronted by television personality Scarlett Moffatt brought gifts and festive cheer to children in hospital across the region.
Visit to the Women’s Refuge at Bishop Auckland
December 16, 2018
Bishop Auckland such an amazing place, everyone made us feel so welcome. We handed over lots of Christmas gifts including a PlayStation, we also granting there wish for a “ Teenage Den”
Ambassador Scarlett Moffatt wins big on the Chase
December 16, 2018
Didn’t she do us proud, thank you to our Ambassador Scarlett Moffatt. £5500 for Angel Trust we are all ecstatic. Well done Scarlett.
