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Prime Minister Andy Burnham runs Great North Run to fight UK homelessness

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The Independent UK · Sep 13

Prime Minister Andy Burnham takes part in the Great North Run

The Prime Minister, running to raise money for homelessness charity Changing Lives, crossed the finish line in just under two hours

Evening Standard · Sep 13

Andy Burnham takes part in Great North Run for homelessness charity

Mr Burnham, wearing a Number 10 bib, was running in the half marathon to raise money for Changing Lives.

Evening Standard · Sep 13

Changing Lives charity secure £1.3 million to help tackle violence against women and girls in the North East

The Home Office has awarded the funds through its What Works Funding scheme and it will allow Changing Lives to expand their operation even further

Chronicle Live · Jan 5, 2023

Changing Lives FC: Inside the initiative transforming lives of UK's migrants and refugees

An initiative set up by Changing Lives FC chief David Simmons has helped support over 3000 vulnerable people - including a football team made up of migrants and refugees

Daily Mirror · Dec 16, 2022

'It is arrogant and offensive': North East disappointment following the Autumn Statement

The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement included announcements about tax, stamp duty and the NHS

Chronicle Live · Nov 17, 2022

Newcastle United supporter to complete 24-hour walk around St James’ Park ahead of Chelsea match

Alan Hodgson will walk non-stop for 24 hours to support Newcastle West End Foodbank and Changing Lives

Chronicle Live · Nov 9, 2022

‘People are going to die’ – North East charity terrified by cost of living nightmare this winter

Changing Lives has been left 'terrified' for the lives of the people it helps, with one woman having already been forced to go without food for five days

Chronicle Live · Aug 19, 2022

Refugee hopes to become a pro footballer through UK migrants team

Ussri Badawi, 21, came to the UK in 2018 and found solace in a migrant football team called Changing Lives FC.

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2022

‘It shows them they’re not alone’: inside the UK’s first refugee team

Changing Lives FC has lived up to the promise of its name, offering much-needed support to refugees and migrants

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2022