Young Epilepsy is a national charity that supports the 112,000 children and young people under 25 with epilepsy in the UK.

There is a huge demand for information and support for parents and professionals and a need to improve access to, and quality of, health and education services.

We have a range of services including our helpline, health information resources, training courses for professionals in health, social care and education and the promotion of good practice in schools.

Beacon Films CIC is a training and production organisation for people with learning disabilities, autism and additional needs.  We have been given multiple awards for our work.

Throughout the year, we offer a variety of filmmaking projects.  There are also some volunteering opportunities on short film commissions. 

Welcome to the website of Northumbria Army Cadet Force (ACF). The ACF is one of the UK's oldest, largest and most successful youth organisations. Sponsored by the Ministry of Defence it has a long and proud history of preparing young people to achieve the most out of their lives. Boys and and girls aged between 12 and 18 are eligible to join. They participate in a varied programme of military training which includes map reading and shooting, sport and adventurous activities including the Duke of Edinburgh's award scheme.

Tyneside Outdoors is a youth group for those ages 11 – 16 years old. 

We are based in the parks and all activities are outdoors. Our outdoor activities include sports and games in the park, such as basketball, tennis, capture the flag and much more. All are welcome to join us in the park.

For ages 12 to 16 years old. 

Each session contains a mixture of activities including:

• sports
• cooking
• arts and crafts
• challenging games

The senior sessions can be more focused on helping with:

• college applications
• school GCSE work and resources
• CV writing
• fundraising

Each session has mixed ability activities to suit the needs of the children and young people. We also work with local artists on some activities.

For ages 8 - 10 years

Each session contains a mixture of activities including,

• sports
• cooking
• arts and crafts
• challenging games. 

Each session always has mixed ability activities. This is so that it suits the needs of the children and young people.  We also work with local artists to add to activities for everyone to engage within.

We also offer free activities for children and young people to have a quieter calm space. 

We are a youth group for those aged 11-16 years. We meet in the park for games including:

• tennis
• slack lining
• badminton
• ultimate frisbee and much more. 

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. 

For ages 10 - 12 years

Each session contains a mixture of activities including:

• sports,
• cooking, 
• arts and crafts, 
• challenging games. 

Each session always has mixed ability activities to suit the needs of the children and young people. We also work with local artists to provide more enriching activities for everyone to engage within.

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.

Groundwork North East has been working in the heart of the North East & Cumbria for over 30 years, changing places and changing lives. We aim to create a society of vibrant, healthy and green communities that have the resources and resilience to shape their futures, where each individual reaches their full potential and communities can thrive.