Record Details
| NGO | Children North East |
|---|---|
| Address | Children North East, 89 Denhill Park, Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 6QE |
| Telephone | 0191 256 2444 |
| enquiries@children-ne.org | |
| Website | www.children-ne.org |
| Background Information | Children North East is a regional children's charity, and the oldest such organisation in the North East of England. It runs a wide range of programmes providing support and information to children and families. The charity was originally established by John H Watson and JT Lunn, in order to provide holidays for poor children. A broader concern with social issues such as poverty and homelessness quickly developed. Charity no. 222041, company no. 90288. Source: www.children-ne.org |
| Year Created | 1891 |
| Other Names / Antecedent Bodies | Poor Children's Holiday Association; North East Children's Society |
| Related Organisations | |
| Keywords | Children and young people; Family life; Housing and homelessness; Poverty and social exclusion (UK). |
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| Last Edited By | dango_admin at 06/12/2007 17:56:44 |
