About Jane Long

I've been part of Heel and Toe Charity’s journey since 2010, where I began working directly with the children as a therapy assistant. I instantly fell in with love the charity and it’s purpose which led to me moving to the fundraising side. Eight years on I'm working as Development Executive liaising with local and national businesses to highlight the amazing service the charity provides to children in the North East.

Double Your Donation!

Can You Join Our #ChristmasChallenge?   This Christmas let's come together to make a difference in the lives of children with physical disabilities and complex needs in the North East. Join our Christmas Appeal as we aim to raise vital funds to offer FREE rebound therapy sessions in 2025 at our centre in Perkinsville, County [...]

2024-11-27T14:51:14+00:00

We Have Received National Lottery Funding!

Exciting News!! We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded a grant for the sum of £17,036 from Awards For All, The National Lottery Community Fund! This funding has allowed us to begin a 8-week programme for children who attend Heel & Toe, promoting Sensory Skills and activities for parents. It is particularly [...]

2024-07-16T10:04:29+01:00

Summer Celebration & Awards Night Success

Congratulations Award Winners! Thanks to everyone who attended our first Summer Celebration and Awards Night at Wylam Brewery , hosted by BBC Radio Newcastle's - Anna Foster. Your presence made the evening fantastic. Excitingly, we raised an astonishing £16,000! Your generous involvement made this achievement possible. Congratulations to the [...]

2024-06-25T12:22:26+01:00

Horse Therapy Receive Funding From Durham Freemasons

Children with disabilities will receive horse therapy thanks to Durham Freemasons pictured above: John David Watts - APGM & Chairman of Durham Benevolence, Paul Quinn - Durham Charity Steward & MCF Representative, Amanda Tweedy - Deputy Chief Executive at Heel & Toe Children's Charity, Jo Parsons - Clinical Lead Physiotherapist at Heel & Toe Children's [...]

2023-11-29T13:35:12+00:00

Blog – Free Support and Advice For Parents and Carers

Irwin Mitchell - Night School  Free advice and support for Parents/Carers of children with disabilities and complex needs. Our friends at Irwin Mitchell are hosting a range of free informative Webinars with the first session starting on; Tuesday 3rd October between 7pm and 8pm. For more information on how to access [...]

2023-08-22T10:51:27+01:00

Hippotherapy Service at Heel & Toe

Hippotherapy - What is it all about? Hippotherapy uses the motion of a horse or pony to stimulate balance, tone, muscles, sensory and vestibular systems to promote motor learning. We are proud to be working with Washington Riding Centre to be able to deliver this service to children with [...]

2023-08-16T14:35:44+01:00

An Evening With The Entertainers

Fantastic Evening with The Entertainers - Rob Lee, Lee Clark and John Beresford! On Friday 2nd June we welcomed 3 Newcastle United Football Legends onto stage to share stories and answer questions about their time playing for the club. North East Actor, Producer and Football Promoter - Steve Wraith interviewed the legends in [...]

2023-06-20T13:38:20+01:00

Blog – Superhero Walk Raises £12,000!

Superhero Walk Success! On Sunday 14th May over 50 children dressed up as their favourite Superhero to walk raising money for Heel & Toe Children's Charity. The weather was ideal as the children lined up in their costumes to have their faces painted by Naomi Austin just before setting off around Riverside Park, [...]

2023-06-15T12:50:46+01:00

Congratulations Canyon Challenge

Canyon Challenge 2023 - Completed! Well done to everyone who completed the Canyon Challenge in the Lake District on Saturday 13th May. The challenge was one of the hardest we have organised, but everyone made it to the end and were all delighted to celebrate their achievement. We are so proud of you! [...]

2023-05-16T12:29:58+01:00

Hippotherapy Services Launched Thanks To Funders

Thank you Little Lives UK - Children's Charity 🐎 Last week was the start of our first sessions of Hippotherapy. We are so grateful to a number of funders who have supported us in our appeal to offer this therapy over 12 months, one of which is Little Lives UK - Children's Charity who awarded [...]

2023-05-09T14:25:52+01:00

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