Children in Distress has a small versatile fleet of ‘white vans’ used to support donor collections and stock deliveries between the Charity’s three thrift shops in Kirkbymoorside, Guisborough and Shildon. Throughout October and November, their volunteer drivers are often seen at the wheel, visiting collection points across the UK,  uplifting hundreds of beautifully wrapped Christmas boxes … Continued

This week, Elizeo had a pleasant surprise when his Dad visited him. It has been a long time since the two of them had spent quality time together. Elizeo joined the St Andrew’s family some years ago  and for most of that time  his sole visitor, has been his Gran. Gran likes to see him … Continued

It may be difficult to believe, but the team at St Margaret’s, recently had the pleasure of celebrating eighteen years of joys, challenges, the odd moments of difficulty and concern and above all the privilege  of watching a fine young man grow up.  Although Florin is no longer resident in CID’s care, in many ways St … Continued

Over the last twenty-five or so years, thousands upon thousands of children have benefited directly from the help and support, organised and co-ordinated by the Charity’s Local Ambassadors based in Keyworth Nottinghamshire, Geoff and Trish Witcomb. Be it successive “Love in a Box” Christmas Shoebox Appeals or collecting and packing box upon box of donated … Continued

“Today  Copii in Dificultate launches this urgent ‘Water of Life’ Appeal to all  kind and generous, people willing to offer a helping hand to save St Margaret’s Centre & the lives of children in need. Donations in cash and in kind are equally welcomed and now urgently required” – Paul Kubaszky, Presidinte Adjunct CID Ro. Copii in … Continued