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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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! [...]
We are delighted to introduce you to our new staff members joining Team Heel & Toe at our Centre in Pelton;Alexis Willows - Fundraising OfficerAlexis is joining the Fundraising Team with lots of experience in marketing and events organisation.If you would like to enquire about an event, please email: [email protected]Â Our fundraising events run throughout the [...]
We Are Looking For Fundraisers... Now we are almost at the end of January, it is the perfect time to think about choosing a charity to support throughout 2023. Our Fundraising Team are ready and waiting for individuals, groups, businesses and schools to sign up to one or more of our events, or organise your [...]
Meet Our Charity Ball Sponsors Five local companies have come together to aid local children’s charity Heel & Toe recoup lost funds from the covid pandemic, by supporting their Annual Charity Ball. This year the Charity’s Ball, which takes place on Friday 25th November at the Hilton Hotel Gateshead, is Willy Wonka themed [...]
Charity Ball - Wonkaland Book Your Christmas Party With Us! Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â We invite you to join us at Hilton Newcastle Gatehead on Friday 25th November as we host our Annual Charity Ball 2022 'Wonkaland'. Â Hosted by our Charity Patron and North East Entertainer - Steve Walls, [...]