The North East Autism Society has delivered vital supplies of laptops, computers and tablet to an autism organisation caring for - and teaching - children who've fled the war in Ukraine.
A convoy led by a County Durham councillor Carl Marshall and the charity's chief exec John Phillipson left Stanley on April 7 to travel, to the Polish city of Biala Podlaska - which is close to the eastern border with Ukraine. Filled to the brim with aid for the vulnerable fleeing the Russian invasion, there were four vehicles manned by 8 volunteers.
One of North East Autism Society's employees - who is Polish - helped set up the partnership with the Wspolny Swiat organisation which has been looking after young refugees with autism and ensuring their education continues.
