12 Causes at Christmas

For more than six decades we have helped thousands of people to move forward at times of upheaval and uncertainty. Although the challenges being faced are changing, we continue to provide a valuable free and impartial service that you can trust. 
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12 Causes at Christmas Prize Draw

Which cause will you be supporting this Christmas? This year our Festive Prize Draw is raising money to help us to tackle 12 of the many causes that drive people to seek our advice. The more resources we have, the easier it is for people to get the advice they need when they need it […]

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12 Causes at Christmas - Helping real people treated unfairly at work

  Each year our team of skilled advisers help people who live or work in Gateshead to resolve  tens of thousands of issues. In December, we highlight 12 of those issues, illustrating what a difference being able to get impartial, free advice can have, and why we need more resources to continue to help real […]

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12 Causes at Christmas - Making a difference for real people with disabilities

  Each year our team of skilled advisers help people who live or work in Gateshead to resolve  tens of thousands of issues. In December, we highlight 12 of those issues, illustrating what a difference being able to get impartial, free advice can have, and why we need more resources to continue to help real […]

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12 Causes at Christmas - Helping real families affected by dementia

  Each year our team of skilled advisers help people who live or work in Gateshead to resolve  tens of thousands of issues. In December, we highlight 12 of those issues, illustrating what a difference being able to get impartial, free advice can have, and why we need more resources to continue to help real […]

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12 Causes at Christmas - Helping real people keep a roof over their head

Each year our team of skilled advisers help people who live or work in Gateshead to resolve  tens of thousands of issues. In December, we highlight 12 of those issues, illustrating what a difference being able to get impartial, free advice can have, and why we need more resources to continue to help real people […]

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12 Causes at Christmas - Helping real people to make ends meet

Each year our team of skilled advisers help people who live or work in Gateshead to resolve  tens of thousands of issues. In December, we highlight 12 of those issues, illustrating what a difference being able to get impartial, free advice can have, and why we need more resources to continue to help real people […]

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Help us to help people dealing with gambling

THE TWELVE CAUSES AT CHRISTMAS ADVENT CALENDAR Which Cause will you be supporting this Christmas? As a local charity we rely on your donations to do what we do - so whatever cause you support this Christmas, your donation to our charity will make a real difference. Click on the video below to hear what […]

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Help us to help people dealing with debt

THE TWELVE CAUSES AT CHRISTMAS ADVENT CALENDAR Which Cause will you be supporting this Christmas? As a local charity we rely on your donations to do what we do - so whatever cause you support this Christmas, your donation to our charity will make a real difference. Click on the video below to hear what […]

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Help us to help people coping with dementia

THE TWELVE CAUSES AT CHRISTMAS ADVENT CALENDAR Which Cause will you be supporting this Christmas? As a local charity we rely on your donations to do what we do - so whatever cause you support this Christmas, your donation to our charity will make a real difference. Click on the video below to hear what […]

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Help us to help people with disabilities

THE TWELVE CAUSES AT CHRISTMAS ADVENT CALENDAR Which Cause will you be supporting this Christmas? As a local charity we rely on your donations to do what we do - so whatever cause you support this Christmas, your donation to our charity will make a real difference. Click on the video below to hear what […]

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Help us to help people who are facing hunger

THE TWELVE CAUSES AT CHRISTMAS ADVENT CALENDAR Which Cause will you be supporting this Christmas? As a local charity we rely on your donations to do what we do - so whatever cause you support this Christmas, your donation to our charity will make a real difference. Click on the video below to hear what […]

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Help us to help people with family problems

THE TWELVE CAUSES AT CHRISTMAS ADVENT CALENDAR Which Cause will you be supporting this Christmas? As a local charity we rely on your donations to do what we do - so whatever cause you support this Christmas, your donation to our charity will make a real difference. Click on the video below to hear what […]

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Help us to help people with mental health problems

THE TWELVE CAUSES AT CHRISTMAS ADVENT CALENDAR Which Cause will you be supporting this Christmas? As a local charity we rely on your donations to do what we do - so whatever cause you support this Christmas, your donation to our charity will make a real difference. Click on the video below to hear what […]

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Help us to help people access social welfare

THE TWELVE CAUSES AT CHRISTMAS ADVENT CALENDAR Which Cause will you be supporting this Christmas? As a local charity we rely on your donations to do what we do - so whatever cause you support this Christmas, your donation to our charity will make a real difference. Click on the video below to hear what […]

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Help us to help people facing fuel poverty

THE TWELVE CAUSES AT CHRISTMAS ADVENT CALENDAR Which Cause will you be supporting this Christmas? As a local charity we rely on your donations to do what we do - so whatever cause you support this Christmas, your donation to our charity will make a real difference. Click on the video below to hear what […]

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Help us to help people fighting for equality

THE TWELVE CAUSES AT CHRISTMAS ADVENT CALENDAR Which Cause will you be supporting this Christmas? As a local charity we rely on your donations to do what we do - so whatever cause you support this Christmas, your donation to our charity will make a real difference. Click on the video below to hear what […]

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Help us to help people facing homelessness

THE TWELVE CAUSES AT CHRISTMAS ADVENT CALENDAR Which Cause will you be supporting this Christmas? As a local charity we rely on your donations to do what we do - so whatever cause you support this Christmas, your donation to our charity will make a real difference. Click on the video below to hear what […]

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Help us to help families coping with cancer

THE TWELVE CAUSES AT CHRISTMAS ADVENT CALENDAR Which Cause will you be supporting this Christmas? As a local charity we rely on your donations to do what we do - so whatever cause you support this Christmas, your donation to our charity will make a real difference. Click on the video below to hear what […]

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