The Weston Charity Awards will give charities access to a team of senior business leaders through the organisation Pilotlight, which has been bringing together top business talent with small charities for over ten years.
New research out today shows that government spending cuts have affected nearly two-thirds of charities (64%) in the North East, while almost 60% of charities have seen an increase in demand for their services.
The Garfield Weston Foundation has revealed the new research as they launch the Weston Charity Awards to help small charities in the North East, working in the areas of youth, welfare and community.