Living History -North East

09/10/2026

VCAS out and about today at The Tansy Centre South Hylton Fantastic morning with amazing volunteers. SO....We’re inviting VCSE groups across Sunderland to join our sector‑wide heritage conversations.
VCAS is capturing lived experience, local impact and the everyday leadership that keeps our communities strong.
If your organisation would like to contribute, collaborate or host a session, we’d love to hear from you. [email protected] Sunderland Echo Sunderland, UK Lambton Street Youth and Community Hub Sunderland Maritime Heritage ICOS (International Community Organisation of Sunderland) Donnison School Heritage and Education Centre Living History -North East

17/09/2026

Each year our charity runs, we see the importance of knowledge around food to keep people safe for life.

We intend to get to the right people in national government to propose that every school leaver leaves with a Level 2 Food and Hygiene Certificate - gateway to employment but filled with practical life skills - for all their lives.

It would be brilliant if anyone in authority or position to escalate this to government eyes would come offer some help.

We just think it’s so important to every person and regardless of academic qualification, everyone stands a fair or same chance to apply for work. x

Let me know your comments please? Let me know what you think?

With determination x
Andrea, Clare and SCSK Team/Trustees x

17/09/2026

Our Impact Fund offers 15 grants of £1,000 to UK not-for-profit organisations. Applications open from 24th Sep-8th Nov. Find out more.

17/09/2026

Find out about the Culture Start project led by Sunderland Culture and partners to deliver free cultural activities to children and young people across the city.

17/09/2026

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16/09/2026

🍂 Autumn at The Donnison School
Pause for a moment of calm and connection this season.
Join us for our Autumn Speciality Cream Tea; a celebration of tradition, friendship, and freshly baked indulgence.

🫖 Wednesdays 23 Sept, 14 Oct & 4 Nov
📍 The Donnison School Heritage Centre, Sunderland
💷 £15 per person
Bookings must be booked by the Saturday before each Wednesday Cream Tea

Enjoy a selection of homemade sandwiches, fruit scones, cream cakes, and a pot of tea with your favourite flavours.

📧 [email protected]
📞 0191 565 4835 / 07443 653838

Let’s make autumn deliciously memorable together 🍰
Donnison School Heritage and Education Centre Living History -North East East Sunderland Community Events North

04/09/2026

With Voluntary & Community Action Sunderland (VCAS) – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉

04/09/2026

26/08/2026

The Donnison School – Community Impact April to July 2026
What a season of connection, creativity, and heritage!
From lectures and fayres to cookery, craft, and family history drop‑ins — our volunteers have given over 2,000 hours of their time, helping us welcome 957 visitors and participants through our doors.

💜 £30,690 in volunteer value
💚 £97,592 in social value created
📚 83 sessions and activities delivered

Every hour, every smile, and every shared story strengthens our community.
Thank you to all who make The Donnison School a place where heritage lives and people belong.

Sunderland, UK BBC Sunderland