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The Emileen Trust is a micro-trust of Givingworks - Charity number:1078770

West Highland Way - hiking and trending

Caroline and Rachael took on their second walking challenge in April - 96 miles of tough terrain and many hills! Lots of social media ontent was created and a lot of attention on the trust and what we're doing it all for. 

December 2025 - Busy!

We rounded off our 2025 year with our first competition, an extravagant christmas raffle and our fundraising radio show featuring a Q&A with Madeline from the Trust.

Christmas Raffle

Thank you to the team on Ward 2 at the Freeman Hospital, Newcastle for your HUGE raffle throughout December!

Merry Desks for Maureen

Amazing participation for our Merry-Deskmas competition. Three great prizes given out and Christmas cheer all around!

Radio Fundraising

Another radio show hosted by the team at Lionhart radio, Alnwick, loyal listerners making generous donations - thank you!

Just in time for Christmas...

Hand Crafted Christmas Wreaths

We are making and selling gorgeous pom pom wreaths, we really hope they bring some joy to anyone buying them. With the added gift of giving to our trust and taking some stress off families who are struggling. 

Fundraising on the radio!

Sunday 20th July

Hosted by our very own Ethan with Tom Wilson. Alnwick's local radio, Lionheart, agreed to give us 2 hours of air time to promote the trust, play some tunes and auction some vintage vinyl to go towards our grants fund. See more here.

Fundraiser Complete!

Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge

Family member and trust co-founder Ethan has taken on the Yorkshire 3 Peaks challenge. Ethan and his team climbed the 3 highest peaks in Yorkshire in 24 hours!

The climb is particularly special as the team was made up of the family and friends of one of our first grant recipients. 

You can watch Ethan's journey here.

Fundraiser Complete!

£7,300 raised, 110 miles walked.

They have done it! Caroline and Racheal walked all 110 miles of The Cleveland Way between the 4th and 12th April. 

Thank you to anyone who donated to our cause, it means we are off to an excellent start with this charity and now we can begin giving our grants. 

Cleveland Way - Charity Walk 

April 2025

We're all ready for our first fundraiser... Yikes!

From April 4th Caroline and Rachael (with a little help from their friends and family) will be walking the 110 miles of the Cleveland Way. A journey through many places Mam loved.

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