Good Deeds 2025

The 12 deeds of Christmas is our way of celebrating the stars in our communities

The 12 deeds of Christmas is a chance to give a big thank you to the individuals or groups who have gone the extra mile to help others.

Good Neighbour

Someone who lives on your street or somewhere nearby who has been a big help to you this year.

Maybe it’s someone who has helped you personally, or someone who is known for uplifting people’s spirits with acts of kindness, their selflessness, or with entertainment and good fun.

The nominees must either be a Karbon customer or a person who has had a big impact on Karbon customers.

Community hero

Charities, organisations and local community projects have been delivering amazing work in the community. We want to hear about the groups and the individuals behind them that have been your heroes through this.

Maybe they’ve delivered food, supplies, or prescriptions, offered support to you or someone in your household, or provided a break from reality through entertainment and fun.

The nominees must be located within a community which Karbon works in or have had a big impact on Karbon customers.

We'll be announcing the winners of the Good Deeds over December. Keep checking this page or our Facebook page to find out who they are.

Each community star will receive a thank you to the value of £100. We'll be revealing the winners throughout December.

Our 2025 Community Stars

Durham Alliance for Community Care

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June Barnes

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Our first Good Deeds winners are Kath Vaulks and Kim Teggery from Durham Alliance for Community Care.

They were nominated by Clare Robinson from Pelton Community Centre:

“The Durham Alliance for Community Care group continue to deliver an outstanding service to our community. Four days a week, members are welcomed into the centre with smiling faces, a wide range of engaging activities, delicious home-cooked meals, a listening ear, and, most importantly, a safe and caring environment to spend their day.

"The group goes above and beyond to make everyone feel included. Regular members are greeted like family, while newcomers are invited to visit with a friend or relative by their side. They’re encouraged to settle in with a warm cuppa, a biscuit, and a friendly chat about their needs and options ensuring they feel completely at ease.

"The team’s enthusiasm shines throughout the year, embracing every occasion with joy and creativity. From Halloween to Christmas, they dive wholeheartedly into seasonal celebrations and community events, bringing energy and connection to everyone who walks through their doors.

"The Durham Alliance for Community Care truly embodies what community spirit is all about kindness, inclusion and compassion in action.”

Kath is a Senior Careworker with the Alliance for 17 years and Kim has been a Careworker with the Alliance for five years.

"I feel proud and touched as well," said Kath "It means so much to know that people appreciate what we're doing. People enjoy it and that's what it's all about really."

Kim added: "It's such an important service. For some members this is their only chance to get out and talk to people. It helps people who are alone to have some social activities. It also helps their carers by providing a bit of respite."

Kath and Kim were both hugely enthusiastic about the work they do:

"It's not like a job. When you see the joy you bring people it means a lot. Kath and I are great friends which makes it great to work here too."

Kath added: "We're so grateful for the Good Deed award and hope it helps us reach more people in the community so they know we are here and how we can support them."