Our Story
One woman, a garage full of donations, and a community that showed up
The People's Angels started small — and it started with Lyne.
How It Began
The Angels Treasure Cove
Long before there was a shop on Boldon Lane, there was a garage. Founder Lyne began quietly collecting donated food, clothes and household items and passing them on to local families going through hard times — word of mouth, one knock on the door at a time.
That garage became known as The Angels Treasure Cove, and as more people heard what Lyne was doing, more donations, volunteers and referrals followed. What started as one carer and community hero's personal mission grew into The People's Angels CIC.
Read the Shields Gazette feature on LyneA Look Back
Inside The Angels Treasure Cove
Before the shop, this was it — a garage packed floor to ceiling with donated toys, gifts and household finds, ready to go straight to a family who needed them.
Meet Our Founder
Lyne — carer, community hero, and the heart of The People's Angels
Everything The People's Angels has become started with one person deciding to help. Lyne's work as a carer in South Tyneside showed her, first-hand, how quickly a family can find itself in crisis — and how far a little practical support can go.
Her tireless efforts, first from her own garage and now from the shop on Boldon Lane, have been recognised with a Pride of Britain Award nomination and a #LoveSouthTyneside Award. But to the families she's helped, she's simply the person who showed up.
Read Lyne's story in the Shields GazetteOur Journey
From a garage to a shop of our own
The Angels Treasure Cove
Lyne starts collecting and redistributing donations from her garage, supporting local families facing hardship in South Tyneside.
Nominated for a Pride of Britain Award
Lyne's tireless work as a carer and community hero is recognised, with her story featured in the Shields Gazette and a Pride of Britain Award nomination.
#LoveSouthTyneside Award Winner
The People's Angels CIC wins a #LoveSouthTyneside Award in association with the Red Sky Foundation, celebrating the impact of the team's work across the borough.
First Shop Opens on Boldon Lane
The People's Angels CIC celebrates the opening of its first proper shop, moving on from the garage into a bigger space at 125 Boldon Lane, South Shields — giving the team room to help even more people.
Supporting Families Across South Tyneside
Six days a week, the team welcomes the community into the shop while continuing to support families in crisis through referrals from Health Visitors, Social Workers, Professional Services and Community Groups.
The People's Angels are a passionate team who aim to provide help and support to people in crisis within South Tyneside. We specialise in supporting families in difficulty via referrals from Health Visitors, Social Workers, Professional Services and Community Groups.— The People's Angels CIC
The Shop Today
A treasure trove for the whole family
Clothing, footwear, jewellery, gifts, toys and household bits — all under one roof at 125 Boldon Lane.
Be Part Of The Story
Help us write the next chapter
Donate, volunteer, or refer a family who needs support — every bit of help keeps The People's Angels going.