North East Forum on Ageing

Community

Nisa’s Making a Difference

Locally charity supports UK food pantries through Heart of the Community Awards Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally (MADL) charity has announced the launch of its first Heart of the Community Awards for 2024. The awards will be supporting food pantries across the UK with an overall £50,000 fund available for Nisa retailers to nominate local

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Supporting projects connected with the River Tyne

The Frederick Milburn Fund at the Community Foundation Max Grant Size: £2000 Closing Date: 26th February 2024 Location(s): Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside About The Frederick Milburn Fund The Frederick Milburn Fund at the Community Foundation supports projects which have a connection with the River Tyne. The projects can be activities on the river, involve communities situated

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Routes of Social Change Project

Our mission is to unite locals in researching the history of various North East locations, reflecting on how historical events impacted communities. Together, we uncover forgotten stories, guided by WEA tutors. We’ll be focusing on Blyth, Hartley, Newbiggin, Chopwell, South Shields, Washington, Spennymoor, Bishop Auckland, Easington and Horden. Join us as we delve into the

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North East Community Forest

Creating liveable, sustainable communities, helping to tackle climate change and biodiversity collapse, supporting regeneration, and providing opportunities for relaxation and leisure. If you live in Newcastle, Gateshead, North and South Tyneside, Sunderland or the more urban areas of County Durham then the North East Community Forest is your community forest. This 30 year, multi-million pound project

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Information Now – Cost of living help and Foodbanks in the Newcastle area

Cost of living help and support from Newcastle City Council Newcastle City Council’s Cost of Living website has information about where to get help and support on a range of issues. This includes with: You can contact the Cost of Living Helpline at Newcastle City Council for help and support. You can complete their online form to ask for help

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