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Becoming a parent or caregiver is often thought of as one of the happiest experiences of our lives. However, we know the reality can be much more complicated and for some, can be overwhelming.
If you are finding it hard to cope, you are not alone - it is OK to ask for help. Little Minds in Mind is a service for parents and caregivers who are experiencing difficulties in their relationship with their baby, during pregnancy or after their baby is born.
North East Counselling Services (NECS) knows that sometimes parents and carers may be concerned about the emotional wellbeing of their children.
We run a number of arts groups in Newcastle - these include visual art, dance, aerial, photography and music making.
Our groups are for disabled children/young people alongside their non disabled peers. If you have a different art interest e.g. circus, drama, pottery, poetry - we can meet up and try to find a group that suits you.
We can meet anywhere - home/school/an arts venue to discuss arts activities and groups AND we run regular inclusive sessions at The Laing (art), Dance City (aerial and dance) the library (family photo club) and music making online.
Founded in 2005 through a partnership between The FA and UEFA Hat-Trick delivers around 70 sessions each week to people in Newcastle upon Tyne and now in Gateshead.
We support the young people to reach their full potential by providing opportunities to participate in positive activities that offer training, qualifications & leadership. We work across the city of Newcastle and borough of Gateshead in areas of high deprivation, the top 10 percent of most deprived neighbourhoods across the country.
We provide after school support for Primary aged students which revolve around different degree subjects students may not of had the chance to learn about before (e.g chemistry, Ancient Civilisations) This also covers maths and English support. For Secondary school students, we provide 1-1 support, as well as free access to chromebooks, free printing, and resources such as revision guides. We have a team of staff and volunteers with different subject specialties.
A mixture of outdoor play, games, crafts, cooking, bushcraft, environment and nature, trips and youth work. Young people help to decide what we do and eat.
Newcastle United Foundation is an independent registered charity using the power of football to connect, motivate and inspire people in our region. Through community, education, health and wellbeing, and sports programmes delivered across Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside and Gateshead, we strive to improve physical and mental health, boost learning and career prospects and provide life-changing opportunities for everyone – no matter their goals in life.
Young people aged 10 - 25 (school year 6 upwards) meet new friends, develop self-confidence and create original plays that reflect their views and opinions in weekly sessions delivered by some of the most exciting theatre makers in the region.
Live Youth Theatre meet weekly throughout the school year, starting in late September. Over three exciting terms young people will develop their skills in stage craft, develop a new play to perform on the stage and explore scripts that have been produced and performed here at Live Theatre.
School Nurses offer one to one support and drop in and pop up sessions to school aged children in topics ranging from mental health to public health sessions in puberty and sexual health they also offer support to families and young children with sleep, diet and toileting amongst other health related and social issues.
Northern Stage is a theatre in Newcastle City Centre, very close to Haymarket. You can enjoy plays, dance, comedy and musicals on all of our three stages.
We have family shows throughout the year and at Christmas we have two magical shows one for under 5s and one for over 5s.
We run youth clubs for young people aged between 5-18 where young people can take part in activities such as cooking, making music in our music studio, arts and crafts and playing pool and PS4. These are on evenings in our base in Pottery Bank.
We also run alternative education programmes for young people who are struggling in high school. Our programmes vary depending on each young persons needs but each programme will take place outside of school in small groups of no more than 8 young people per group.
Kev Stoodly, Founder & CEO and Doug Laidlaw, Project Manager are from the award winning North East Young Dads and Lads (NEYDL) charity that works with marginalised and disadvantaged young dads and expectant fathers (aged 25 and under) in the North East region of England.
Youth work sessions for young people aged 11-19 across several areas. Please look at the website for details.
Making a positive difference to the lives of young people.
NE Youth | Supporting Young People for Over 85 Years
This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:
- We offer small group work and activities
- Parents/carers are welcome to have a pre-visit and to discuss individual needs prior to the activities
We work with children and young people age 8-25 offering group activity sessions based on their age, one to one support, detached work and offsite activities.
Our Project works with residents of Pendower Estate, in the west end of Newcastle to improve their quality of life and to make the estate a great place to live and bring up your family. We are based in a small neighbourhood centre on the estate.
We work on:
ParentChild+ is a free home learning programme.
Our free home learning programme:
A media hub for LGBTQIA+ community and allies. Incorporating Pride Radio, Pride World Radio and other LGBT+ organisations.
Pride Radio FM 89.2.
From the moment babies are born, their minds need nourishment, but it can be difficult to think up new ways for mums, dads, grandparents and carers to keep them engaged.
We currently provide activities during the school holidays only.
You can expect to find activities like;
- basketball
- tennis
- cricket,
- football
- dodgeball
- handball
- archery
- crafts
- cookie decorating
This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:
Holiday Activities only.
This is a sports camp. We provide various activities including football, dodgeball, basketball, dance, mini trampoline, gymnastics.
This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:
- we offer small group work activities
- we offer peer support like a buddy or mentoring system
- parents/carers can contact staff to discuss individual needs
- parents/carers or young people can pre-visit/watch a walk through video
We offer a football themed fun day. Different games and various elements of coaching. The most important thing to us is a fun approach and helping people make new friends.
This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:
- we have a quiet/calm space for young people to chill out in
- we offer small group work activities
- parents/carers can contact staff to discuss individual needs
- parents/carers or young people can pre-visit/watch a walk through video
Learning, leisure and social opportunities in our community centre.
This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:
- we have a quiet/calm space for young people to chill out in
- we offer small group work activities
- we offer peer support like a buddy or mentoring system
- parents/carers can contact staff to discuss individual needs
- parents/carers or young people can pre-visit/watch a walk through video
- we have changing facilities for young people with continence issues
Your local community hub, leisure and activity centre.
This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:
Newcastle Trampoline Park and Gym is located in the west end of Newcastle, providing excellent sport and leisure facilities for the local community. As well as a great gym which features a great range of Technogym equipment, we have a separate women only gym and the studios offer a great choice of fitness classes including Group Cycling. With new Technogym bikes recently added come along and give them a try. For children the centre boasts one of the newest Soft Play structures in Newcastle.
A wide range of fun and exciting sports and activities, some of which the children may not have in the past or may not have the chance to experience elsewhere in the future
This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because: