Children’s charity to host party with Santa

The party, which will take place at Pelton Community Centre in Chester-le-Street, will see families visit Santa’s Grotto and meet Father Christmas with every child receiving a gift.

Heel & Toe is the only charity in the North East to provide free Conductive Education therapy and subsidised therapies to children with physical disabilities and complex needs.

Mandy Hammond, Community Fundraiser, said: “We are delighted to invite little ones to our Children’s Christmas Party. All children attending will get a Christmas present and there will also be entertainment for children of all abilities and ages, plus Christmas Stalls and a raffle with prizes to be won.”

The charity doesn’t receive government funding it relies solely on donations, fundraising activities, and grants to pay for the therapy hundreds of children with physical disabilities and complex needs from across the region need.

Mandy added: “We need to raise £1,000,000 every year. Currently we help over 220 local children every week. The children who come to us for therapy are from all areas of the North East.”

Tickets are £7.50 for children and adults can attend for free. Book here.