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Tomorrow's People

Charity Registration No. 1102759

Tomorrow's People is a specialist national employment charity which helps long-term unemployed people out of unemployment and welfare dependency and into jobs and self-sufficiency. Since 1984 Tomorrow's People has helped over 400,000 people on their journey back into work, 90% of the people the charity helps find a job are still there after three months and 76% are still working after a year. Tomorrow's People works with hard to reach groups directly in their communities, providing free and confidential support such as confidence and motivation building, job-search support and help with CV writing and interview techniques. Once someone finds a job, Tomorrow's People sticks with them and their employer to ensure that success is permanent. The impact of getting back to work literally transforms lives. When people who haven't been able to work find a job, it puts them and their families on a secure financial footing and enables them to move forward with their lives.

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Raised so far: £10,590.00

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Visit: www.walkfortomorrow.org

The 'Walk for Tomorrow' finished outside Durham Cathedral at 4:15PM on Thursday 24^th September, 2009.

The total distance walked over the 10 days of the Walk was: 146.64 miles

Total funds including pledges and cheques received to date: £14,195

Thank you

Donations by cheque made payable to Tomorrow's People can be sent to: Lord Bates, Venture House, Aykley Heads, Durham. DH1 5TS (be sure to confirm if you are a UK taxpayer so that we can claim basic rate tax relief on your behalf).

One of the hidden consequences of the current recession is the impact it is having on the youth unemployment: In the north-east of England youth unemployment has risen by 105.8% over the past year (July 2008-July 2009) and that trend is set to continue as school leavers and graduates enter the jobs market.

A few months ago I had the honour of being appointed a Patron of Tomorrow's People in Newcastle, a charity which specialises in helping young people get jobs or get the training necessary to gain employment www.tomorrows-people.org.uk. They have a tremendous track record of success achieved through an inspiring 12 week programme called 'Working it Out'.

Faced with a growing problem, but also a positive opportunity I have decided to undertake a sponsored walk to try and raise funds so that Tomorrow's People can continue to extend the work they are doing in the north east.

The provisional schedule is:

15th September: Holy Island--Belford

16th September: Belford--Beadnell

17th September: Beadnell--Alnwick

18th September: Alnwick--Walkworth

19th September: Walkworth--Ashington

20th September: Ashington--Blyth

21st September: Blyth--Tynemouth

22nd September: Tynemouth--Hebburn

23rd September: Hebburn (via Newcastle)--Low Fell

24th September: Angel of the North--Durham Cathedral

Progress on the walk and updates--subject to Internet access--can be followed via:

www.walkfortomorrow.org

I realise that these are tough times economically, but if you were able to offer any support for this walk, or forward details to others who might be in a position to do so, then I would be most grateful.

Thank you.

Best regards,

Michael

Lord Bates

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NOTES:

Michael Bates, Member of the House of Lords, Shadow Minister and Deputy Chairman of the Conservative Party, former Member of the House of Commons, Paymaster General and Sponsor Minister for the North East. Michael was born in Gateshead in 1961, represented the Langbaurgh Parliamentary Constituency on Teesside in the House of Commons from 1992 to 1997 and now lives in Durham.

A video diary of the walk will be recorded by one the current Tomorrow's People trainees at Newcastle and Lord Bates will be joined by a group of current trainees from Newcastle for the final leg of the walk from the Angel of the North to Durham Cathedral.

The route of the sponsored walk will be from Lindisfarne Priory, Holy Island to Durham Cathedral a distance of approx. 100 miles taking in some of the most iconic landmarks of the ancient and modern Kingdom of Northumbria, including:

Lindisfarne Priory the location where St Cuthbert's book--the Lindisfarne Gospels were written in AD 700;

St Cuthbert's Cave--reputed resting place of Cuthbert's coffin when fleeing the Vikings

Bamburgh Castle conquered by Ida in 547AD, founder of the Northumbrian royal family. Museum of Grace Darling lifeboat herorine.

Howick Hall the home of Prime Minister Chales, Earl Grey who was the author of the Great reform Act of 1832 which abolished the ‘rotten boroughs’ and substantially extended the franchise to towns and cities;

Alnwick Castle & Gardens the seat of the Duke of Northumberland and home to the spectacular gardens which are now one of the top tourist attractions in the north;

Bede Academy in Blyth a new all-age academy which opens in September 2009 and of which Lord Bates is Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors;

Seaton Delaval Hall was built by playright and architect Vanburgh for the Delaval family and is currently the subject of a campaign to buy it for The National Trust.

Tynemouth Priory founded in 7^th century and burial place of King/St Oswin of Northumbria;

Wallsend the eastern end of Hadrian’s Wall constructed by Emperor Hadrian in AD122 to protect against attacks on Roman Britain by Pictish Tribes

Bede’s World and St Paul’s Church, Jarrow, home of the Venerable Bede ‘The Father of English History’ who was a monk at Jarrow from AD690 to AD735. Michael Bates is a supporter of MonkwearmouthJarrow’s bid for World heritage Site.

The Sage Centre in Gateshead designed by Norman Foster and one of the finest concert halls in Europe;

Tomorrow’s People (Newcastle) visiting the charity working with hard to reach young people in Newcastle and helping them find jobs. Lord Bates is a Patron of the charity.

The Angel of the North Antony Gormley’s iconic public sculpture in Gateshead;

The Parish Church of St Mary & St Cuthbert, Chester-le--Street where the body of St Cuthbert was laid for 113 years and was the site of the where a translation in (Northumbrian) English was inserted into Saint Cuthbert’s book-the Lindisfarne gospels making it the oldest surviving English gospels.

Durham Cathedral founded in AD 1083 and resting place for the remains of St Cuthbert, Venerable Bede and St Oswald and from where the Lindisfarne Gospels were removed in the early 16^th century ending up in the British Library.

I was grateful to the legendary Chris Kilkenny Northumbrian historian (and my former history teacher!) for advising on the historical accuracy of the decriptions of the route.

The brilliant 'Walk for Tomorrow' logo incorporating the Cross of St Cuthbert (Cuthbert was Abbot of Lindisfarne) was designed by Judith Garbutt of www.largocreative.com .

The idea of naming the walk 'Walk for Tomorrow' was the brainwave of Mark Easby of www.betterbrandagency.com in Stokesley, North Yorkshire.

Hilary Florek of Hilary Florek PR http://www.hilaryflorekpr.co.uk/ is generously supporting the walk through media and PR advice tel: 07831 552 624.

Printing support has been generously provided by W H Forster (Printers) Limited http://www.whforster.com/

For further information about Tomorrow's People contact: Fiona Grieg fgreig@tomorrows-people.co.uk

	Well done! Donation by Marion Bernard 06/11/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Congratulations Michael, a fantastic achievement for such an excellent cause Donation by Deborah Johnson 04/11/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Dominic 26/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done Michael! Donation by Malcolm & Sheila Joiner 09/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Brian Palmer 06/10/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Donation by Margaret Fay 30/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Thank you for all you have done to raise money for Tomorrow's People Donation by Debbie Stedman-Scott 28/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well Done Michael, Just one more day to go. See you on the finish line. From All at The Vardy Group[ Donation by Kirsten 23/09/09	£1,000.00
	Thank you for agreeing to support Adrian Owens in early Nov at the CCF Roadshow in West Lancs (via Naweed). I'll call next week to agree a date. Mike Donation by Mike Stevenson, CCF 23/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	You are definitely a wonderful "brackets North" servant. I hope your commitment inspires these young people and spurs them on to greatness. Donation by Jane and Bruce 23/09/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Bravo! The present Labour government stands for divisive social policy. But united we stand! Donation by Allan Campbell 21/09/09	£10.00
	Good luck Lord Bates! Donation by Adrian Harris 21/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Andy Backhouse 18/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Dont wear yourself out before Conference! Donation by Annabel Herriott 17/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Claudia Copithorne 17/09/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Good luck with your walking, Michael - Great cause! Donation by SallyAnn Roberts 17/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Donation by John Cuthbert 17/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Enjoy Michael - a cracking cause. Will bring a foot bath to Manchester! Donation by Alan Wright, PPC Hartlepool 15/09/09
	Good Luck Michael Donation by Trevor Mann 15/09/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Well done Michael, now more than £10k! Donation by Graham Robb 15/09/09	£75.00 + £21.15 Gift Aid
	My dream coastal walk - will be thinking of you every step of the way! Donation by Al and Dan 15/09/09	£50.00
	Best of luck Michael - I hope you thoroughly enjoy the walk and raise a lot of money and attention for this cause. Donation by Mark Hatton 14/09/09	£110.00 + £31.03 Gift Aid
	Good luck on the walk Michael ... it's a great cause and I'm happy to do a little bit to help Donation by cllr Ian Cuthbert 14/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Have a great walk Michael, Donation by Rachel Revell 14/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	A wonderful good cause. Hope that you enjoy your walk. Donation by Charles Heslop 13/09/09	£20.00
	Good luck and enjoy the walk in such a good cause Donation by Alan Ferguson 11/09/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Very good cause, good luck! Donation by Jon Aydon 10/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	I hope you hit the Indian Summer! Donation by Charles A E Braithwaite 10/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Best wishes Michael. It's a worthy effort and a worthwhile cause. Donation by Matthew Miller 09/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	We hope the sun shines on you and the feet don't get to sore. Enjoy the walk and the beautiful scenery Donation by John and Liz Powell 09/09/09	£50.00

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* Total raised online:	£10,590.00
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£454.10

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