Recognising the courage and bravery of children in the North East.

Since 1989, Brave Hearts of the North East has operated as a channel for parents, nurses, friends and family of brave children to be able to nominate them for recognition as a Brave Heart.

Brave Hearts receives a flood of applications each year for children between the ages of 5 and 16 years to be recognised and rewarded with a Brave Hearts crystal and a gift of their choice. Our annual fundraising events and support from our sponsors and volunteers make it all possible.

Inspired by an amazing young girl, Brave Hearts continues to put smiles on the faces of really courageous children throughout Northumberland, Durham, North Yorkshire, Tyne and Wear, Cleveland & Cumbria.

Our Stories
Mark Knopfler Guitar collection auction for BraveHearts
Mark Knopfler Guitar collection auction for BraveHearts
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Our inspiration as a charity is an incredible little girl called Joanne Gillespie
Our inspiration as a charity is an incredible little girl called Joanne Gillespie

In 1989 a National Children of Courage Award was made to a young girl from the North East called Joanne Gillespie. Joanne, who was 11, had endured two major operations and fought back against a recurring brain tumour.

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Meet the North East's most inspiring children as they receive their Brave Hearts awards
Meet the North East's most inspiring children as they receive their Brave Hearts awards

Meet the inspirational kids who have faced more in their young years than most adults do in a lifetime. And, even though they are fighting life-threatening illnesses, they continue to smile through their adversity.

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Contact us.

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If you would like to raise money for Brave Hearts, you can contact us in the following ways: