Charity Patron - Steve Atack
STEVE ATACK is a senior international executive search consultant with his own consultancy firm specialising in recruiting senior public affairs and government relations practitioners for global corporations and consultancy groups
Together with his long standing civil partner, Dr Russell Lloyd, Steve is deeply involved in charity and cause work including amongst many charities his roles as Vice-President of the Friends of St Mary's Hospital in London, Founding Patron of the Friends of St Mary Abbots, the parish church of Kensington, Patron of I'm George's Mate and adviser to Network Africa.
Yorkshire-born, Steve has been raising money for charity since he became the first chairman of a branch of Shelter in Yorkshire when he was 15.
"We must all pray for George so much but at the same time we must act to reach out to other young people who are struggling so deeply with the issues they face - often alone.
I'm George's Mate is going to play a significant role in this area in the future.
I am proud to support."
Charity Patron - Steffen Peddie
STEFFEN PEDDIE is an entertainer, comedian, BBC radio presenter, after dinner speaker, voice-over artist, awards host.
Steffen recently hosted the Late Show on BBC Newcastle and BBC Tees. He is the creator and host of GRIN UP NORTH - a weekly Comedy show on BBC Newcastle and BBC Tees with two hours of gags, sketches and great music on Fridays.
Steffen's television credits include: Hebburn (BBC); The Dumping Ground (BBC) and MC for MMA bouts on the Fight Channel.
Charity Patron - George Hardwick
George is a professional MMA fighter who holds a world title in the Cage Warriors Championship (Lightweight Division). He is ranked #1 in the world.
George represents the Middlesbrough Fight Academy, where he and his brother, Harry, also coach. He has successfully defended his Cage Warriors title on two occasions. George's most recent fight was in Las Vegas.
Charity Patron - Anthony Hutton
'Big Brother' winner; barber; barber educator; men's mental health advocate.
Founder of the 'Never throw in the towel' project, Anthony has a mission to fight and tackle the problem of male suicide. His aim is to build a culture for men to talk.
'Talking is a strength, not a weakness'.
Charity Patron - Peter Green
Peter is a renowned photographer. His aim is to help people by creating and capturing memories that they will be able to treasure for years to come.
Peter is the father of four boys, one of whom took his own life following struggles with his mental health. He is determined to effect change to the damage suicide is doing to our communities.
'Having another 3 sons of school age, I worry constantly that enough isn't being done to let them speak openly about their mental health'.
Charity Patron - Jord Lozman
A star of the North East Comedy Circuit, Jord is now running his own successful nights, selling out rooms each time.
Jord started comedy in 2019 as a way of dealing with some of the struggles he found in life after leaving the military - including two arduous tours in Afghanistan. Jord has made it his goal to promote the importance of mental health
Baroness Doocey
Dee Doocey is a Liberal Democrat peer. She played a key role as Chair of the committee which monitored preparations for the 2012 London Olympics.
Baroness Doocey sponsored our Parliamentary Reception on 28th November, 2023.
Lord Alton
David Alton is a crossbench peer. He is well known for his human rights work.
On 2 August 2023, Lord Alton put our demand for suicide awareness to form a compulsory part of the school and college curriculum to the Education Minister, Baroness Barren, in the House of Lords. http://www.parliament.uk/writtenanswers
Graham Cullis
Graham is an English oil painter, videographer, podcaster & mental health activist.
As an artist, his mission is to assist individuals in discovering holistic ways to manage their mental health and well-being. Along with being an incredible oil painter. Graham travels the world visiting different communities to start up mental health and wellness projects through his Karma Club.
Crook Town AFC
Crook play in the Ebac Northern League Division 1
'I'm George's Mate' is their official charity for teams in all age groups and levels.
Catterick Garrison
We are a chosen charity of Garrison Headquarters.
The Garrison plans a range of fundraising activities for regionally based charities throughout the year.
Charity links and partners:
Day One Trauma Support. Rebuilding lives after catastrophic injury.
Papyrus. Prevention of young suicide.
3DadsWalking. Raising suicide awareness.
Headway. The brain injury organisation.
Teesdale Day Clubs. Supporting local communities.
Corin & Co., Mental health training and consultancy.
Grassroots Suicide Prevention. Support and grant-giving
Quinn's Retreat. Respite holidays for families affected by suicide.
Schools, Colleges and Community Projects:
Queen Elizabeth Sixth-form College, Darlington
Teesdale School and Sixth-from, Barnard Castle
Durham High School, Durham
Teesdale YMCA
The Hub, Barnard Castle
Brands and Organisations:
Thanks for auction donations from:
Sir Mo Farah;
George Ezra
ITV News
The Teesdale Mercury
The Northern Echo
Steiff
Jellycat
Kent County Cricket Club
The Green Company
Canterbury Cathedral
Team Mischief Theatre
The Alnwick Garden
Delta Force Paintball
Charles Burns @silhouettist
Beamish
The George Hotel, Piercebridge.
Kind donations also from:
Morrisons
Tesco