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- 1 2 Bibby, J and Howe, W, (1992) 'A Century of Change – A History of Children North East 1891 -1991'
- ↑ Johnstone, D (2010) 'The Poor Children's Home Association & Rescue Agency Incorporated, Later North East Children's Society then Children North East.
- ↑ The Companies Act 1862 – 1900: Memorandum and Articles of Association
- ↑ "West End Youth Enquiry Service". Archived from the original on 1 December 2008. Retrieved 2 March 2010.
- ↑ "Our Patron, Tim Healy, backs Children North East Appeal". Children North East. 7 April 2020.
- Bibby, J and Howe, W, (1992) 'A Century of Change – A History of Children North East 1891-1991'
- Johnstone, D (2010) 'The Poor Children's Home Association & Rescue Agency Incorporated, Later North East Children's Society then Children North East.
