Public service

Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue Team was formed in 1962 and provides a dedicated team of volunteers to help those lost or in trouble in Northumberland and other remote areas across the North East. The Trust awarded a grant of £5,000 to help purchase a specialised long wheelbase Land Rover to assist their brave volunteers with their duties.

The Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free, independent and confidential advice. The Trust has made a number of grants to CAB’s across the North East Region for running costs.  The Trust also makes awards to various Councils for Voluntary Service operating in the North East for their running costs. These organsitions benefit thousands of voluntary groups doing excellent work across the region. The Trust also supports branches of Cruse, Victim Support, Missing People, Relate and Reach.