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Local Radio,10 mins

Embells: Supporting the Community & Changing Lives

JoJo Hatfield

Available for over a year

Emma Bells, founder of Embells CIC, a grassroots charity supporting families and individuals across the North East. From food support and clothing to community lunches and skills-building, Embells offers help without judgement or barriers. Emma reflects on the personal journey behind the charity, the growing pressures facing local communities, and how small acts of kindness can create meaningful fresh starts for people at their most vulnerable.

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