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. Led by our CEO – Ruth Fox MBE – 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.

 

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How You Can Get Involved

If you would like to support our projects you can:

Support our Christmas Toy & Gift Appeal!

Would you like to help our projects bring a little festive cheer to those most in need in our community?

We are grateful for all donations of

  • new and unwrapped toys and gifts (suitable from birth to teenagers)
  • warm items, such as new hats, gloves, socks, hot water bottles and blankets
  • selection boxes and Christmas treats.

Please drop off your donations at our Queen Street offices by 5 December 2025 and we will ensure that they reach those who are most in need this Christmas. Thank you for your support.

Our Projects

Redcar Area Foodbank

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

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First Steps

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

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Footprints Community Cafe

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

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Latest News & Information

Join the Footprints’ family!

Step into change Could you spare £5 a month to help local people facing food poverty across Redcar & Cleveland? A small monthly gift makes a big, steady difference—keeping shelves stocked, meals on tables, and our community café and wellbeing groups open to...

Christmas 2025 Toy & Gift Appeal

Launching our Christmas 2025 toy appeal! Can you help our projects bring a little festive cheer to those most in need in our community? We are grateful for all donations of new and unwrapped toys and gifts (suitable from birth to teenagers) warm items, such as new...

Charity Calendar 2025 – Photo Competition

Redcar Area Foodbank 2026 Charity Calendar – Photo Competition Launch!  Our 2026 calendar theme is “Community & Kindness” – and we want you to help bring it to life! We’re inviting the public to submit original photographs that capture what Community &...

Information & Networking Event – 2 October 2025

Are you a frontline professional who works in, or refers into, the VCSE sector in Redcar & Cleveland? Do you support people in Redcar & Cleveland who struggle with poverty, isolation or poor mental health? Join us for a FREE networking event for frontline...

Stepping out into the community with compassion to meet local need

Get in Touch. Get Involved.

Please use the information below if you have any enquiries about Footprints in the Community or any of our Projects

10 Queen Street, Redcar TS10 1DY

Call Us: 01642 484842