At Applebridge, we’re committed to giving back to the communities that have shaped who we are. That’s why we’re delighted to announce that The Teesside Family has been named our Charity of the Year for 2025.
The decision marks the beginning of a year-long partnership, during which Applebridge Family will provide £15,000 to help The Teesside Family continue its vital work across the region.
The Teesside Family is a volunteer-led, registered charity that delivers practical and emotional support to individuals and families facing illness, financial hardship, or personal crisis. Whether it’s offering short respite breaks or supporting community and grassroots sports groups that lack funding, their work makes a meaningful difference to local lives.
Our nomination for The Teesside Family came through The CAUSE Foundation, our 2024 Charity of the Year, who recognised the incredible impact the organisation has had in Teesside.
Gemma Peacock, Applebridge’s Charity of the Year Coordinator, shared:
“The Teesside Family stood out because of the direct, hands-on support they provide to people in difficult circumstances. The charity’s reach is wide, yet the support it gives feels incredibly personal. We’re pleased to be supporting an organisation rooted in the same communities where many of our colleagues and clients live and work.”
The £15,000 donation will be used to expand access to support services, enable more families to enjoy respite breaks, and provide funding for community-led wellbeing and sporting initiatives.
Tony Wedlake, Founder and Trustee of The Teesside Family Foundation, said:
“We are delighted that such an amazing company like Applebridge has chosen to support the continued work that the Foundation does within the community.”
Applebridge’s Charity of the Year initiative has previously supported several regional causes, including The CAUSE Foundation (2024), Victoria’s Wish (2023), The Ellen Timney Foundation (2022), and Remembering Rebecca (2021) — each selected for their dedication to supporting vulnerable individuals and promoting community wellbeing.
We’re incredibly proud to support The Teesside Family and look forward to a year of fundraising, volunteering, and making a positive impact together.
