Proudly Supporting Our Local Charities
The current Berwick Charities Cup is played annually between May and July and the competition raises annual sums of between £5,000 and £8,000 for local charities.
Each year a special presentation takes place, hosted by the Berwick Bowling Club, where Les Chappell presents cheque donations to local charities. For the 2023 season Les and his team are proud to support the following charities who all do so much for the Berwick and District community:
The Berwick & District Cancer Support Group
The Berwick & District Cancer Support Group
The Berwick & District Cancer Support Group, known more informally as "Berwick Cancer Cars" provides free transport to those with a cancer diagnosis living within Berwick & District area so they can reach their cancer related appointments to our local hospitals and for specialise treatments further afield. In 2022 they celebrated their 30th anniversary and were also awarded the Queens Award for Voluntary Services, the MBE for charities. Comprised wholly of volunteers they regularly assist over 50 individual clients each month, many of whom need multiple hospital trips. Their fleet of six dedicated cars cover a distance of 130,000 miles each year, making over 1200 trips.
Click here to visit The Berwick & District Cancer Support Group's website
Pensioner's Club At Northern View
Pensioner's Club At Northern View
The Pensioner's Club At Northern View meets every Thursday.
"Join us for a game of bingo, a cuppa and some good company! Food available".
The Grove School
The Grove School
The Grove School
"We are a happy, safe and supportive school where everyone is equally valued and nurtured to thrive."
Berwick & District Friends of Dementia
Berwick & District Friends of Dementia
The Northstar Centre
The Northstar Centre
"The Northstar Centre is a Northumberland County Council managed day service for adults with learning disabilities in Berwick-upon-Tweed and the surrounding area. We offer a wide range of activities designed specifically around our clients' developmental and individual care needs."
Berwick Stroke Group
Berwick Stroke Group
"Berwick Stroke Club is a welcoming social group which holds a regular ‘get together’ in a stunning location. There are delicious refreshments, you can have a homemade scone and help us put the world to rights. We organise outings in the summer months, when transport, lunch and entry fees to venues are paid for by the club. In the winter months, members help with organising various fundraising events. Meeting monthly, the day and times can vary depending on what the club decide to . These details will be confirmed at each meeting. Get in touch to find out more."