Bellingham Deanery Lent Collection raises £3,582 for Children North-East, a charity which helps transform the lives of babies, young people and families across our region.
The Bishop of Newcastle, Helen-Ann Hartley, and Bishop of Manchester, David Walker respond to the Chancellor's statement on the Comprehensive Spending Review.
On 13 May 2025, Bishop Helen-Ann spoke on proposed amendments to the Employment Rights Bill during the Committee Stage in the House of Lords. Read her full speech below.
Bishop Helen-Ann was delighted to be invited to speak at the recent conference hosted by English Rural and Action with Communities in Rural England. The event featured a keynote address by HRH The Princess Royal and focused on one of the country’s most overlooked crises – the shortage of affordable housing in rural areas.
Generous churchgoers from Holy Cross Fenham gave up unwanted items from their houses during Lent – which will now be donated to charitable causes.
A retired priest has spoken of her “hugely rewarding” role with a charity which funds vital work in support of vulnerable people.
On Thursday 23 March 2025, Bishop Helen-Ann spoke in the House of Lords during the second reading of the Employment Rights Bill.
On Monday 11 November, Bishop Helen-Ann responded to the Government's Autumn Budget during a debate in the House of Lords, addressing the impact on child poverty, farming and connectivity. Full speech included.
It’s all systems go for Bishop Helen-Ann as she continues her preparations for this year’s Great North Run.
Bishop Helen-Ann spoke in the Economic growth, infrastructure and employment debate in the House of Lords this evening.
