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Durham City Freemen Charitable Trust

Durham City Freemen Charitable Trust

The Charitable Trust was established in January 2015, initially to reinstate and formalise elements of Freemen’s traditional values, including training and education and by providing support for the wider community the City of Durham, particularly those more vulnerable in our society and thereby by reconnecting with our heritage and historical values.

Freemen Gift Blood Bikers An Infusion Of Cash

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A dedicated band of motor bikers, operating a vital night-time service delivering vital blood and medical supplies to the region’s hospitals, healthcare sites and the Great North Air Ambulance, have themselves been on the receiving end of an important gift – a donation of £1,000...

Butchers Look To Save Their Ancient Craft Skills

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Newly apprenticed butcher Rachael Lister is a cut above the rest at the start of her chosen career - thanks to an award from Durham Freemen’s Charitable Trustees to help meet the cost of the tools she will need...