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Current campaigns
The Bread and Butter Thing
The Bread and Butter Thing support thousands of families each week in over 140 community locations using high quality surplus food that otherwise would go to waste. 79% of members say they now eat more fruit and veg. Read more about The Bread and Butter Thing...
Help with energy costs
The pressure of energy bills has been felt across the country. There are steps you can take to reduce your energy costs. Improving the energy efficiency of your home also helps to cut your carbon footprint, tackle climate change and help cut your gas and electricity bills. Read more about Help with energy costs...
Gambling Harm: Every Conversation Counts
Gambling-related harm is often described as a hidden issue. Many people struggling with gambling never seek support, and family members can be affected long before anyone realises there is a problem. This FREE training by NECA, has been designed to help you recognise the signs, understand the impact and feel confident having supportive conversations that could change someone's life. Read more about Gambling Harm: Every Conversation Counts...
Who makes Sunderland a better place? Place your vote!
Sunderland residents are being invited to nominate people who make a real difference to life in the city as part of the opening celebrations for Culture House Sunderland. Read more about Who makes Sunderland a better place? Place your vote!...
Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Wear Here 4 Programme 2026
The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) - Wear Here 4 programme is a Department for Education funded programme delivered locally by Together for Children. It provides fun, enriching activities and tasty, nutritious meals during school holidays for children and young people across Sunderland. Summer bookings are now open. Read more about Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Wear Here 4 Programme 2026...
Connecting Through Nature – share your views
Spending time outdoors is proven to boost our health. We want to make it easier for everyone in Sunderland to enjoy these benefits. Your views will help shape how we improve access to green and bluespaces across the city, supporting healthier, happier communities. Read more about Connecting Through Nature – share your views...
Summer Savings – save money over the summer holidays
The summer holidays can be an expensive time but if you’re looking to make some summer savings, from cheap cinema tickets, school uniform deals and days out to travel and free kids meals, visit our Summer Savings webpage Read more about Summer Savings – save money over the summer holidays...