Ridley Villas is supported housing that provides help for women who have children, who are living in Newcastle and Gateshead who need support with overcoming issues with drugs or alcohol, or both.   

Jesmond Lawn Tennis Club is a small and friendly club located in the heart of Jesmond, just 5 minutes from Newcastle City Centre. The club was founded in 1883 and has a long and distinguished history which includes member Muriel Robb winning Ladies Singles at Wimbledon in 1902.

A group for women in the North East (18+) with learning disabilities and/or autism.  Make new friends, do new things and feel safe whilst doing so.  Anyone who identifies as a women is welcome.  

Trips out, coffee morning, pamper sessions and MORE.

There is no cost to attend the group.  On days where there are entry fees, ticket costs, or food and drinks, group members much pay for themselves.  

Email andrea.mullen@skillsforpeople.org.uk or call 0191 281 8737 to learn more. 

A safe and welcoming group for autistic people to connect with each other.  

Please ring the office on 0191 281 8737 and let us know if you would like to come. 

For more information you can email emily.walsh@skillsforpeople.org.uk 

We are a tutor matching service providing home and private tutors in your area for primary, secondary and degree level private or home tuition. Our UK private tutors cover a wide range of subjects including English and Maths and other niche subjects like languages. Private tuition for Entrance exams, A-Levels, GCSEs and SATs are all catered for across the UK.

The Sanctum service consists of safe accommodation for men and women who have experienced domestic abuse and who cannot access mainstream services of refuge for multiple reasons (e.g. if they have drug or alcohol issues, pets, older children etc). Service users are supported short-term for 3-6 months, during which they are provided with a safe hours, emotional support, signposting to long-term specialist services and support to help move them on safely and securely into their own long-term tenancy.

Benefits support and advice, Slovakian speaker present for interpreting to support. 

Appointment only.

Local men getting together - making pies, having a chat, tackling isolation, boosting mental health and improving social skills. 

Everyone welcome

A therapeutic service which aims to reduce the impact of abusive or traumatic experiences on children, young people and families. The Wellness Recovery Project delivers 1-2-1 counselling and therapeutic support for women, children and young people who have been witness to and victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence, or who may have suffered from bereavement and loss. 

Practical cooking sessions; cooking on a budget, cooking from scratch and different types of cooking methods.

Booking required

Masquer-Aid is a programme for young people aged 11-25 who have recently found out they are neurodivergent or are waiting for a diagnosis. They will take part in a 12-week programme where they learn about what it means to be neurodivergent and talk about shared experiences.

A small specialist social work team who undertake assessments for suitability for residential rehabilitation for adults living in Newcastle. If you wish to be considered for residential rehabilitation you need to be engaged in treatment with  NTaR and you can discuss this further with your keyworker within the service.

At Andy’s Man Club, we want to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health and create a judgment-free, confidential space where men can be open about the storms in their lives.

To improve the emotional, heath and wellbeing through use of creative activities to build self-confidence and self-esteem. Providing strategies that women can use to improve their own emotional wellbeing.

For more information please call: 0191 211 5773

Benefits Advice for residents in:

• Blakelaw
• West Fenham
• Kenton
• Wingrove
• Arthur's Hill
• Elswick
• Callerton & Throckley
• Monument

A face-to-face free drop in session. 

Places are allocated on a first come, first served basis.

For ages 16+. To book a space, please visit the website.

The Decider Skills course looks at ‘big emotions’ and how to deal with them.
It helps children, young people and adults learn to recognize these ‘big emotions’ and gives them ways to manage these thoughts, feelings and behaviors in a positive way.

The course is FREE

On Line via Teams and Face to Face

For further details please email responsivegroups@actionforchildren.org.uk or telephone 0191 272 4990

Pop into our Monday group at the Bostey to have a cup of tea and a chat. All parents and community members are welcome. For ages 16+. Anyone from the East End of the city is welcome.

The Heritage group meet every Tuesday term time.

• discover your ancestorial routes
• build your family tree
• socialise and learn together

We offer subscriptions to online sites to maximise our searching history. 

Boost your physical and mental health with Newcastle Active Through Football.

An ideal friendly environment for women aged 16-29 to improve their health and wellbeing at our free football sessions.

Lion Lasses Footballs - Tuesday 6-7pm

Boost your physical and mental health with Newcastle Active Through Football. Enjoy free wellbeing activities open to community members aged 18+

To sign up or for more information, scan the QR code or email: robert.burns@nufc.co.uk

Boost your physical and mental health with Newcastle Active Through Football.
Enjoy free football sessions open to community members aged 16 to 29.

Play and meet new friends in a relaxed environment supported by Newcastle United Foundation coaches
 

To sign up or for more information, scan the QR code or email: foundation.active@nufc.co.uk

Boost your physical and mental health with Newcastle Active Through Football.
Enjoy free football sessions open to community members aged 16 to 29.

Play and meet new friends in a relaxed environment supported by Newcastle United Foundation coaches
 

To sign up or for more information, scan the QR code or email: foundation.active@nufc.co.uk

Professional and Amateur Boxing Gym in Newcastle. We cater for beginners & experienced boxers, of all ages and fitness

8-11 years old: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 5pm.

12 years and over: Monday, Wednesday Friday 6pm

12 years & over: Tuesday and Thursday 5pm 

£3 a session

The following sessions are free, 

Tuesday and Thursday 

The team can be reached via their Central Line: 07826 531575 (Mon - Fri 9am to 4pm)

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding and live in Newcastle, we can offer you information and support.

Start for Life combines the Antenatal and Breastfeeding Support projects. We are a team of practitioners and volunteers working alongside midwives and health visitors to offer additional support to families in Newcastle.