Charities In Gateshead

Pursuing projects in line with the trust deed.

Providing activities for children, young people and adults in order to have fun, meet friends, learn new skills, visit new places by participating in sports, arts and crafts, cookery, photography, performing arts, singing, dancing, gardening, games, quizzes, history, heritage, day trips, residentials, engaging with the community and programmes to promote independence and life skills.

To advance the education of the public in the Arts, in particular the art of dance, by the provision of accessible dance education and teaching and ancillary activities, and the presentation of public performances and other similar activities.

Our aims are to:- Promote community participation in healthy recreation by the provision of facilities for playing football and other sporting activities;- To educate and raise awareness in the local population regarding health and fitness with a view to improving their quality of life

Brunswick Methodist Church is part of the Methodist Church of Great Britain. Our strap line is 'The Church at the heart of the city'. We are the successors to John Wesley's [founder of the Methodist Church] first purpose built Methodist Church, we work to bring about change in people through a love of Christ, we act with Christian social justice, teaching, preaching and being a place of refuge.

An umbrella organisation which governs, manages, supports and develops Scouting in the Borough of Gateshead, east of the River Derwent. Gateshead Scouts operates an activity centre and boathouse in support of our members and the wider community.

The charity exists to support the development of all children parents and Inclusion. We support children under school age by attending parent and toddler groups. We have an Inclusion team which delivers support to under school age children. The charity offers a toy loan library. advice, support and information to help all families and settings provide for the needs of their communities.

Improving women's mental health & emotional wellbeing offering: Targeted support to women affected by eg domestic abuse, long term mental ill health or inequality: Mental health courses for women eg coping with depression, managing anxiety, recovery: Counselling over a range of theraputic approaches: Drop-in sessions; Theraputic activities; Support enabling onward development & progression.

The furtherance of Jewish education and the relief of poverty.

We provide a range of community services to eldery and disabled residents in the Borough of Gateshead, e.g. day clubs, exercise, social activites, arts & crafts

The Trust is concerned to see the advancement of the Christian Religion in and beyond Gateshead by the sharing of the Christian Gospel message with those who haven't heard it and the growing to maturity in faith of existing believers through the ministry of the clergy, staff, and other members of the Holy Trinity Gateshead church.

Religious Activities

Social drop in and educational classes, Advocacy support

To provide and promote organised sporting , well being and community activities for the residents of Gateshead and surrounding areas without distinction of sex,sexual orientation, race or of political or religious or other opinions by associating together with the residents and local authorities. All activities are volunteer ran, all inclusive and ran on behalf of and purely for the members.

Bensham Grove Community Centre is a Grade II listed building and gardens, conserved by the trustees, of historical significance holding original Georgian and Arts and Crafts features. The Centre is a venue for community activities and groups to meet, it is a venue for Adult learning courses and workshops and it hosts events throughout the year to include the diverse community it serves.

To raise aspirations and create better prospects by supporting individuals to become resilient, confident, ambitious and independant under our vision of "Your Future - Our Business". To achieve the objectives of the charity through the provision of education and vocational training, provide counselling and advisory services and assist with advice and information to both individuals and charities.

Lawnmowers is a learning disabled-led company which provides rich and varied cultural training for people with learning difficulties. Programmes address social and educational issues, accessibility, sustainability, participation, enjoyment and building futures. All of our services relate directly to needs identified by learning disabled people.

The principles activities of the charity are:1) The advancement of the orthodox Jewish faith2) The relief of poverty, sickness and infirmity amongst members of the Jewish faith and such other purposes as are charitable according to English Law.

rescue rehabilitation and rehoming of animals

Gateshead Older People's Assembly offers opportunities for over 50s to maintain their health and independence through socialising, exercising, and learning. We support activities in community venues across our borough and maintain a wellness hub for over 50s in Deckham. For more information, please visit www.gatesheadopa.org.uk

A grant giving trust

Preserving the railway heritage of North East England, particularly industrial and independent railways and local locomotive builders.

True Colours Theatre provides performing arts classes for children and young people with additional needs and disabilities aged 4 to 21 in the North East.

We currently have 41 teams including a senior team, the wildcats girls teams and a walking football team. Our child football development goes from strength to strength with children starting from 5 years old, embarking on a career with the club that can take them through to adulthood. We facilitate free holiday clubs for children on FSM and hire our premises to ethnic minority groups to train.