Charities In Gateshead

We organise the activities of 1 paid Chaplain Team Leader and 21 Voluntary Chaplains who a) engage directly with people in places of work, b) work collaboratively with ministries in other sectors, with local churches and with other agencies. c) represent to those in authority, peoples' experience and perception of work, and raise questions with those who make decisions. See Annual Report.

Soul Food Spaces promotes physical, mental and spiritual well-being through the creation of spaces and settings where people can come together and share food and talk honestly about aspects of their lives as a means of finding acceptance, connection, meaning and community.

To advance the Christian religion by proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ in Newcastle upon Tyne and elsewhere by providing Christian fellowship, worship, witness, action and service.

The association provide a public library service for residents in Low Fell and the surrounding area of Gateshead. Our activities include running a book lending service, providing access to Gateshead Council?s public access computers in the library, RhymeTime and other regular children?s activities, a monthly Book Group and a programme of speakers and events for the local community.

Providing information and public awareness of the Regiment it's role,achievement and local connections through interesting and innovative display of the collections thereby contributing to the projection of a positive image of the Army.

Provide a clean, safe and welcoming facility for the local community to hold events, public meetings and regular activities. Including keep fit, dog training, yoga, playgroups, church activities, cycle club, sugarcraft, italian classes, WI, Local History group, childrens parties, polling station, councillor surgery, Bird Weekend, Paranormal etc.

Northern Chords Festival advances education by promoting and providing opportunities for the appreciation, understanding and enjoyment of the art of music in particular by the provision of a regular festival, public concerts, lectures, tuition and youth engagement programmes.

We provide free English classes ( ESOL) for Speakers of other languages, both online and at our Newcastle upon Tyne class base for Asylum Seekers, Refugees and migrants, including a growing cohort of unaccompanied asylum seeking young people. English language tuition will help our students to both advance in life and enable them to adapt within a new community.

The Association has existed for over 45 years, providing various activities for all ages and interests within the Felling Community Centre. The Centre provides access to low cost room hire for the provision of:-Adult Learning and Training facilitiesSequence Dancing eveningsKeep fit & low impact exercisesLuncheon Clubs and Cookery classes& is always looking at new group hire.

The eradication of poverty, and the education, training and development of the peoples of South Africa and Southern Africa, and in particular those people previously disadvantaged by the policy and legacy of apartheid.

Religious Activities including:- Religious teaching- Holding of religious services- Provision of pastoral care- Outreach activities to all age groups in the local area- Financial donations to local, national and international charities

The promotion of community participation in healthy recreation for the benefit of the inhabitants of Gateshead by the provision of facilities for playing bowls, health, social activities and education programmes.

Burnopfield community association hold a number of activities for young and old alike Pandas Play School Parents Toddlers Ladies Keep Fit for over 50 yrs Kickboxing for children age 5 to 15yrs kickboxing for adults three times per weekscouts beavers cubs friendship club for the elderly male &female Quit making chiropodist once per month blood donors every three month coffee monthly dog trianing

Our centre is self-financing and managed by volunteers. We provide a pleasant venue for local residents and groups. Activities include art, ladies choir, W.I. and day centre for the elderly (run by volunteers), also yoga and pilates for adults plus karate classes for children. We have fund raising events i.e. craft & plant sales, afternoon teas, music and social events throughout the year.

The trust holds permanent endowment funds which its Trustee is unable to hold as it is a limited company. Like its Trustee it is a generalist grant maker, primarily for the benefit of communities in Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

Grass-roots Educational Support Scheme aims include;1. To provide support for children through after school home work assisted program to instil in them ethics of hard work and educational achievements.2. To provide skills, training and mentor-ship to develop BME parents into more effective guardians.

We support people with everyday problems, strengthen relationships with local communities, promote equality and help tackle racial discrimination. We support families affected by alcohol and drug-related problems, organise events and activities for families with children, and provide support to elderly and socially isolated people.

Provide a wide range of accessible and affordable activities for autistic people and those with related conditions and their families within the local community

To demonstrate and publicly present the Truth as set forth in the Bible and interpreted by Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science in her book "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures".

The North East Trust for Aphasia supports people in the North East who have aphasia. Aphasia is a communication problem, often following stroke, which can affect an adult's ability to speak, read, write and understand other people. It can have devastating effects on peoples' lifes. NETA has set up a Support Centre for people with aphasia which offers support via communication and project groups.

The CCTP aims to encourage more people of all ages and abilities to develop and extend their tennis skills and participation in community activities. Local schools are provided access to first class tennis coaching.

To advance the education of pupils at Eslington School (a school for children with Social , Emotional and behavioural difficulties, by providing and assisting in the provision of extra equipment and facilities (not provided by the Local Authority), for both educational and extra curricular activities.

Newcastle Frontrunners is a running club catering to the north-east of England, and based in Newcastle upon Tyne. We are part of the International Frontrunners network, a family of running clubs which are inclusive and welcome all sections of the community. We aim to reduce homophobia and improve Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT plus) communities participation in sport and running.

We empower Refugee and Asylum Seeker community activists and mobilisers to turn their ideas to support their communities into practical action. And we unite the region's Refugee led Community Organisations (RCOs) in collective action to produce their Collective Voice so it can influence the development of evidence based policy and practice around Asylum, Integration and Equality.

GYC targets young people aged 11-25 It develops projects and services, and involves itself in areas concerning youth issues. Its aim is to continue to be a channel for organisations to express views and opinions collectively to LAs or government on issues concerning them. GYC responds directly to the issues of organisations and young people in order to fulfil their needs.