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Our First Year Celebration

To celebrate our first year of operation, we held an Awards Night to recognise and acknowledge just some of the people who have played such a huge part in our success. 

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Barrat Homes Kindly Donate to Charity

The donation of £1500 from the local housebuilder, which has its Monkton Gardens development near to Billy’s Lifeline’s headquarters, will go towards funding the charity’s Christmas party.

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Great North Run 2024

A huge thanks to Joe Carr for completing the 2024 AJ Bell Great North Run in support of Billy's Lifeline, raising over £600!

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Choirmaster

The South Tyneside Community Choir's 5th Anniversary Concert at the Customs House on 1st September 2024 was truly a memorable occasion.

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Walking Group

In August, we were excited to launch our new Walking Group, led by our dedicated volunteer, Alaina. This initiative is more than just a chance to get outside—it's an opportunity to improve mental health through the simple yet powerful act of walking and is for people at all levels of fitness.

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Love South Tyneside Awards - Team of the Year

The Love South Tyneside Awards 2024 were held in July at the Customs House in South Shields.

Winning the Team of the Year award is a testament to the dedication, hard work, and passion that our team has put into supporting the community.

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Barratts Volunteer Day

In July 2024, volunteers from Barratt Homes rolled up their sleeves and joined forces to give the iconic National Trust Souter Lighthouse a much-needed refresh. With paintbrushes in hand, they brought new life to this local landmark while supporting a cause close to our hearts.

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Inspire Funding

Inspire South Tyneside kindly funded two members of staff at Billy’s Lifeline to attend a suicide bereavement course

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National Lottery Funding

We applied to the National Lottery community fund and secured funding to help Billy’s Lifeline provide counseling therapies and respite breaks

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