Emmaus North East is celebrating after it’s dedicated Board of Trustees was named Trustee Board of the Year at the North East Charity Awards 2026.
The prestigious awards recognise the commitment, leadership, and collective impact of the charity’s trustees, who play a vital role in guiding Emmaus North East and supporting its mission to end homelessness one person at a time.
The supports people affected by homelessness by providing a stable home, personalised support, skills and work opportunities to help them rebuild their lives, while also supporting the wider community through its social enterprises and services.
Jess Cook, one of the Trustees at Emmaus North East shares thoughts on the win, she said: “We’re honoured to receive this award as Trustees, but this recognition belongs to everyone at Emmaus North East.
“We could only take bold steps and embrace new opportunities because of the confidence we have in our staff team’s passion, talent, and commitment. The strength of any organisation lies in its people, and this is a win for all of us.“
The win is a major achievement for the charity and highlights the contribution of a Board that provides strategic leadership while ensuring the organisation remains focused on the needs of the people it supports.
CEO, Ruth Parker added: “Thank you to the Board of Trustees at Emmaus North East for your wise counsel and dedication to keeping our charity strong and accountable. I am not surprised you were winners at the North East Charity Awards!”
A special thanks goes to all the board members for their continued support including:
- John Machin (Chair)
- Jonathan Rook (Treasurer)
- Gem Trainor
- Deb Hamilton
- Jess Cook
- Jane Playle
- Sheila Alderson
Emmaus North East has previously received recognition at the North East Charity Awards, including winning the Outstanding Social Enterprise awards in 2024. This latest success adds another achievement to the growing list of awards and recognition.
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