Footprints in the Community

Supporting people struggling with poverty and isolation in Redcar and
surrounding areas

Footprints in the Community

Stepping out into the community with compassion to meet local need

Footprints in the Community

Welcome to Footprints in the Community. We understand that poverty and isolation can have devastating effects on individuals, families and communities. Through our various projects, our dedicated team of staff and volunteers support people who are struggling with these issues in Redcar and Cleveland. We are always looking for new ways to provide help where and when it’s needed the most.

How You Can Get Involved

If you would like to support our projects you can:

Volunteer your time

Support us financially

Join our 100 Club

Join our team of volunteers!

Have you got some time to spare each week?

Do you want to make a difference in your local community?

Have you ever thought about volunteering?

We are currently recruiting volunteers for a number of our projects. If you are friendly, willing to learn and enjoy volunteering as part of a small team then we’d love to hear from you!

Please visit our volunteering page to find out more about our current volunteering opportunities.

Our Projects

Redcar Area Foodbank

Providing emergency food and support to people in crisis, through a network of foodbank centres.

First Steps

Helping families in need with pre-loved baby and children’s clothing and equipment

Footprints Community Cafe

Fresh, healthy and affordable food in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere on Redcar High Street.

Latest News & Information

The Junction and Footprints in the Community are sharing the gift of giving this Christmas

Local charities The Junction and Footprints in the Community are working together this Christmas season to help those most in need within our community. With many people worrying about increased bills and the cost-of-living crisis, especially over the long winter...

Volunteers Week 2023

This week is #VolunteersWeek2023. 2023 is a special year for Footprints in the Community, as it marks our 10 years as a registered charity. Without our dedicated volunteers we could not have supported so many people over the past decade, to help reduce poverty and...

Can you help Footprints make a difference to the lives of local people in 2023?

Have you got some time to spare each week? Do you want to make a difference in your local community? Have you ever thought about volunteering? If you can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then volunteering with Footprints in the Community could be for you. ...