Our NEW Chief Executive - Amanda Tweedy. We are delighted to announce the appointment of Amanda Tweedy as our new Chief Executive. Amanda succeeds the charity’s Founder and former Chief Executive, Doug Long, who is preparing for retirement after 18 years of service. Doug will remain with the organisation as Executive Director until September, to [...]
Exciting New Therapy at Heel & Toe! We are delighted to introduce you to Occupational Therapist - Stuart, who has joined the team at Heel & Toe. Stuart is delivering our newly funded Sensory Processing for Children and Families project. Stuart said, 'I’m super excited to be asked to lead on this fantastic new project [...]
Big Give Christmas Challenge! We are thrilled to announce our participation in the Big Give Christmas Challenge—and this year, we’re raising vital funds for our Hydrotherapy Pool Appeal! From December 2nd to the 9th, every donation you make to Heel & Toe Children’s Charity will be matched £1 for £1. Your doubled donation will directly support the running and [...]
We are delighted to be chosen as the official charity for the 22nd Annual North East Oyster Festival at Hardwick Hall Hotel this year! What is the Oyster Festival? A notoriously superb afternoon event at Hardwick Hall Hotel, Sedgefield, where the all inclusive price includes a fantastic seafood menu, oyster stalls, free flowing Guinness, wine, [...]
Have You Chosen Your Charity For 2025? Why Choose Heel & Toe? Heel & Toe offers a variety of subsidised therapies for children with physical disabilities and complex needs in the North East. As a charity that does not receive government funding, we rely on support from local businesses, the general public, and grant [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
