Record sum handed out in prestigious youth awards

8 April 2019

A host of organisations supporting young people in the North-East shared £13,000 at a prestigious awards ceremony on Wednesday 3rd April

It was the biggest sum ever handed out in the history of thenHigh Sheriff Youth Awards. The awards were presented to voluntary and communityngroups and registered charities whose projects focus on work with young peoplenranging from 10 to 21 years old, covering areas such as sport, the arts, mentalnhealth and young carers

Awards were handed out to 12 organisations by this year’snHigh Sheriff of Durham, Dr Stephen Cronin who described it as “a fabulousnoccasion”.

The ceremony took place in the magnificent setting of DurhamnTown Hall with a Harry Potter theme. Guests were welcomed by Hedwig the owl,nexperienced up close magic and were then able to enjoy the awards ceremonynfollowed by a Hogwarts’ buffet. Entertainment was also provided by one of lastnyear’s winners, Karen Liddle School of Dance.

The event was organised by County Durham Community Foundation (CDCF), in partnership with Sir James Knott Trust, and with the support of, Durham Constabulary and the Office of the Police, Crime and Victim’s Commissioner, Ron Hogg, Charles Stanley and UK Steel Enterprise.

It was attended by a host of civic dignitaries, includingnthe president of CDCF, Sir Paul Nicholson, the High Sheriff for 2019-20 PeternCandler, Deputy Chief Constable Jo Farrell, Chief Fire Officer Stuart Erringtonnand many local Mayors.

Michelle Cooper, Chief Executive of CDCF said “We are luckynto have so many brilliant organisations supporting young people, helping tonkeep our communities safe and giving them an opportunity to demonstrate thenconfidence these awards give them has been fantastic”.

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