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Helping Change Lives


The PFC Trust launches 2 new grant funds.
A local charity focused on improving the lives of people across the region has launched two new grant funds as part of its fifth...
mikewalker563
May 2, 20242 min read


The PFC Trust Annual Ball is back with a bang
A special fundraising ball will mark the start of fifth anniversary celebrations for a Hartlepool-based charity making a massive...
mikewalker563
Apr 4, 20243 min read


Keith Hutchinson hoping for Euros glory after help from local charity
Keith Hutchinson is preparing for his trip to Poland. Picture: The Extra Yard Hartlepool’s world veteran medal-winning runner Keith...
mikewalker563
Mar 8, 20242 min read


Rare Dementia fund set up by The PFC Trust.
The PFC Trust chairman Shaun Hope with Seaton Carew Golf Club Captain Phil Cain. Picture: Michael Cartwright/SCGC A new fund created to...
mikewalker563
Mar 4, 20243 min read


Popular youth centre is set for an exciting makeover after Government funding.
A popular youth centre is set for an exciting makeover after Hartlepool Borough Council won £90,000 of Government funding. The grant will...

The PFC Trust Team
Feb 27, 20242 min read


Neuthread to take to the runway at London Fashion Week 2024
Neuthread, founded in Teesside by charity Daisy Chain, was pioneered thanks to funding from The National Lottery Community Fund, the...
mikewalker563
Feb 20, 20242 min read


The PFC Trust's annual fundraising ball returns for a third year to help Hartlepool and surrounding area.
Hartlepool’s undisputed world boxing champion Savannah Marshall and former Liverpool winger John Barnes will be among the guests when...
mikewalker563
Feb 11, 20242 min read


Healthy Movers initiative launched in Hartlepool
Supporting children to start school in a healthy, happy and positive way is the focus of a new early years initiative launched in...
mikewalker563
Feb 7, 20243 min read


Driving Change: A One-Man Mission to Aid Ukraine
As founder and CEO of Racz Group, a hugely successful franchise business employing over 2,500 people, Mike Racz has never been afraid of...
mikewalker563
Dec 18, 20233 min read


Gus Robinson Hartlepool Sport Awards 2023.58
Talented local footballer Luke Swales has been crowned Hartlepool’s sports personality of the year for 2023. The former High Tunstall...
mikewalker563
Nov 30, 20232 min read


PFC Trust help community-loving FC Hartlepool with biggest donation to date.
A local charity has handed over its biggest ever single donation to help non-league football club FC Hartlepool enhance their offering...

The PFC Trust Team
Nov 14, 20233 min read


"Nominate Your Champions: Gus Robinson Sport Awards 2023 Nominations Now Open!"
The Hartlepool Sports Council Awards are back for the 44th time next month with a new name in celebration of a former businessman. The...

The PFC Trust Team
Oct 23, 20232 min read


Manilla cyclists turn attention to raising money after memorable outing on world stage.
A medal-winning cyclist has returned from an appearance on the world stage to turn his attention to raising money for charity with his...

The PFC Trust Team
Oct 10, 20232 min read


The PFC Trust help a local group have some seaside respite.
It’s wonderful to see a local cancer support group who applied for funding donation from The Pfc Trust so that it could take its members...

The PFC Trust Team
Oct 10, 20231 min read


The PFC Trust Marks Second year of partnership with Hartlepool United.
Hartlepool United and local charity the PFC Trust have marked the second year of a partnership with a season ticket competition. To be in...

The PFC Trust Team
Oct 5, 20232 min read


The Dodgeball Centre raise money for UChangeLives.
Pictured Stephanie Robson, head coach of the Mavericks along with Lucie Stott & Sally Dunne from The PFC Trust. Hartlepool’s very own...

The PFC Trust Team
Sep 28, 20232 min read


Local Athletes going for gold in Italy.
TWO veteran athletes from Hartlepool will be going for gold in Italy this week (Thursday, September 28). Good friends Keith Hutchinson...

The PFC Trust Team
Sep 26, 20233 min read


Durham Women FC are throwing their weight behind The PFC Trust’s UChangeLives initiative
Durham Women FC are throwing their weight behind The PFC Trust’s UChangeLives initiative - by holding a special auction of one-off...

The PFC Trust Team
Sep 21, 20232 min read


Hartlepool Carers describe the lasting impact the very first UChangeLives had on supporting others
Christine Fewster, pictured third from the right outside the respite caravan, is grateful for what UChangeLives achieved in 2021 and...

The PFC Trust Team
Sep 21, 20233 min read


Hartlepool author leads fantastic writing marathon for PFC Trust's UChangeLives campaign.
A published author from Hartlepool has helped raise hundreds of pounds by leading a 12-hour writing marathon of more than 50,000 words....

The PFC Trust Team
Sep 13, 20232 min read
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