Independent social group as an alternative to the commercial gay scene. Open to gay/bisexual men aged 18 and over. Providing a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Meet Wednesday evenings from 7:00pm

Rainbow Home is a charity providing support for LGBTQ+ asylum seekers and refugees in the Northeast of England. Working with people who have fled their countries because of persecution based on their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Meets 3rd Friday of the month.

To report hate crime in Newcastle, contact Stop Hate UK, there are a number of online reporting options (24 hours access)

A confidential service providing one to one and peer support to men, women and children affected by HIV in the North East

A community support organisation run by trans people for trans people. They run a monthly social event open to all Trans and Gender Diverse Individuals and their families, friends, allies as well as other groups

Check the website for details

A service for those on waiting list for NRGDS. Regular online and in person group meetings - drop ins, trans masculine, trans feminine and non-binary groups - as well as 1-2-1 support. 

Please contact via email for the latest information on dates and times

LGBTQ+ organisations acting together as one voice for the North East LGBTQ+ communities. Various activities across the region and volunteer opportunities.

A media hub for LGBTQIA+ community and allies. Incorporating Pride Radio, Pride World Radio and other LGBT+ organisations.

Pride Radio FM 89.2.

Northern Pride was formed in August 2007 after a brief gap in Pride activities following the closure of Pride on the Tyne. A research project was commissioned and carried out by MET Ltd to establish what the North East LGBTQ+ community would like from a Pride event. These results were fed back to the community in May 2007 and from this feedback, a group of volunteers came forward and formed the first Northern Pride Committee.

Support group set up by Washington Mind for young people aged 13-25. Tuesday evenings 5-7pm at Washington Mind

Appointment needed.

Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions.  There will be a member of the Health Visiting team present at the clinic.  Please bring your child’s red book.

To book an appointment please ring your Health Visiting team on 0191 282 3319.

What is the Pop Up Pantry?

A Pop up Pantry is a mobile shop where you can get high quality food and household goods at a reduced cost.

We aim to save our members 50% or more on the items they buy from the Pop Up Pantry compared to normal prices.

We also aim to provide other activities such as children & family events, cookery classes, budgeting advice, and more.

How do I shop at the Pop Up Pantry?

1. You pay £2.00 to become a member

2. You get issued with a card to put points on

What is the Pop Up Pantry?

Come and get access to high quality food and household goods at a reduced cost.

We aim to save our members at least half the cost of the items they buy compared to normal prices.

We also aim to provide other activities such as children & family events, cookery classes, budgeting advice, and more.

How do I shop at the Pop Up Pantry?

1. You pay £2.00 to become a member

2. You get issued with a card to put points on

We’ve provided specialist enterprise training, advice and support for women in Newcastle upon Tyne for over 20 years.

A Chance to Trade

We deliver a programme of specialist enterprise support, training & workshops through the A Chance To Trade Project. This project is supported by funds from the European Structural Investment Funds as part of Newcastle CLLD and Tyne & Wear Community Foundation.

Eligibility criteria applies.

Steps Together

A community cafe offering home cooked meals 

Outdoor charity shop offering second hand clothes, toys and homeware

A series of sector specific cohort events taking small groups of young people on a number of events exploring careers within their chosen sector of interest. Designed to give a higher number of meaningful employer encounters with a variety of employers within a specific industry, applicants will be required to commit to a number of event dates across each cohort group and we ask that students have a genuine interest within each area when expressing interest.

We will help you to build your confidence and equip you with the skills and knowledge expected by today’s employers. We work with multinational, UK and local employers in a wide range of industries to support you from Pre 16 into employment, apprenticeships and training. We deliver quality accredited programmes whilst gaining hands-on work experience, learning from skilled and supportive tutors with access to excellent facilities.

We still have vacancies in...

NHS apprenticeship vacancies in Business and Administration level 3

Appointment needed.

Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions.  There will be a member of the Health Visiting team present at the clinic.  Please bring your child’s red book.

To book an appointment please ring your Health Visiting team on 0191 282 3319.

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

A fuel poor household is one which needs to spend more than 10% of its income on all fuel use and to heat its home to an adequate standard of warmth.

Three things that contribute to fuel poverty are: the cost of energy, the energy efficiency of your property and your household income.

At Byker Sands Family Hub we have packs containing items and information that will help you make positive changes in your home. These changes will make your home more energy efficient with the aim of reducing energy bills.

Appointment needed.

Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions.  There will be a member of the Health Visiting team present at the clinic.  Please bring your child’s red book.

To book an appointment please ring your Health Visiting team on 0191 282 3319.

The NHS Healthy Start Scheme is for people who are more than 10 weeks pregnant, or have children under the age of 4, who receive certain benefits.

Fire Cadets:

For young people aged between 11 and 17.

www.twfire.gov.uk/fire-cadets

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.