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.

In April 2022, Havannah First School was created when Broadway East First School relocated to Newcastle Great Park and changed its name to reflect the new location. This move has been planned for a long time and we are delighted to now be in our wonderful, state of the art brand new school and grounds. We are still part of the Gosforth Schools' Trust and are part of the Gosforth three tier Pyramid.

Newcastle Careers Team are holding careers advice drop-in sessions for 16-19 year olds that live in Newcastle. 

We can offer advice about careers and jobs, apprenticeship vacancies and applications, training opportunities and study options such as 6th form, college courses or Study Programmes.

Monday afternoons

Are you an unpaid carer thinking about your next steps?

Whether your goals relate to finding a new role, remaining in work, education,volunteering or training then our Carers into Work project is here to help!

Our advisors provide flexible support to carers like you through tailored interventions such as:

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.

Thursday 2nd October 2025 09:30am - 12:00pm

Working with Eldon Square, we will examine the variety of roles available within the sector and explore both front and back of house employment opportunities. Visiting several retail stores, students will gain broader insight and understanding of what skills are required to run a successful retail business

This will suit students that:

Thursday 23rd October 2025 09:15am - 12:00pm

173 spaces 

Bringing together 4 successful North East based entrepreneurs, students will hear the personal business journeys of the speakers as they delve into successes, failures and how they went about creating their own businesses. Confirmed speakers include Jane Meynell, Founder of Olive & Bean and Steve Rawlingson, CEO of the Samuel Knight Group with operations in the UK and USA, with additional speakers to be confirmed.

Suitable for students:

Wednesday 8th June   09:15AM - 11:45AM (KS3 & 4) 12:30PM - 15:00PM (KS5)

The Big One draws together a huge number of Newcastle Hospitals Trust professionals to meet young people and inform them about career opportunities within the NHS. With a morning and afternoon session targeting different Key Stages, students will engage with around 10 different departments to learn what it’s really like to work with people who have health concerns.
 

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.

Thursday 16th October 2025 2pm to 4pm

8 spaces - KS5

The Radiography Department at the Freeman Hospital are inviting us behind the scenes to understand what Radiographers do, what you need to become one and to physically see some of the diagnostic machines in action. 

A truly unique event, we encourage only students who have a genuine interest in progressing into this profession, or to finding out more, to express interest in places.

Suitable for students who are

Thursday 27th November & Thursday 4th December 2025 - 09:30am - 12:00pm

12 spaces - KS5

Suitable for students:

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.

Tuesday 30th September 2025 10:00am - 13:00am 

40 spaces. KS3 & KS4

Linking the curriculum to careers, we have secured a visit to Northumberland National Parks Headquarters at The Sill to help improve and enlighten students with the practical application of geography within an employment and natural landscape.

Suitable for students:

Friday 23rd January 2026 - 09:30am - 11:00am 

20 spaces - KS4 & 5

Suitable for students:

Newcastle Careers Team are holding careers advice drop-in sessions. We can offer advice about:

• careers and jobs
• apprenticeship vacancies and applications
• training opportunities
• study options such as 6th form, college courses or Study Programmes.

Wednesday 15th October 2025 09:30am - 12:00pm

20 spaces - KS4 & 5

Operating from their prestigious Newcastle Head Office, Lycetts offer comprehensive insurance, risk management and financial advice to a broad cross-section of commercial and private clients. Trusted advisors across the business community, Lycetts offer fantastic career opportunities and progression and invite students in to learn all about the services and employment opportunities which they provide.

Suitable for students:

NIDAS offer a range of specialist emotional and practical support including:

The Barnardo’s Wellness Recovery Project offers free, person-centred 1-2-1 counselling for women and children (including families) across Northumbria who have been victims of, and witnessed, domestic abuse. The project is based in Jesmond at the Barnardo’s Orchard Mosaic offices but we also offer outreach support in schools and the local community where appropriate.

Referrals for counselling can be made by any professionals and self-referrals are also accepted.

Northumbria Victim & Witness Service is dedicated to helping people affected by crime in Tyne & Wear and Northumberland.

At Northumbria Victim & Witness Service we provide victims and witnesses with support after crime, regardless of who they are and their circumstances. Our service is independent, non-judgemental and confidential and we offer free advice after crime. We provide bespoke support, personalised to the needs of each individual.

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.

Services include Domestic Abuse Flexible Support (DAFS), flexible and structured support for women affected by domestic abuse to achieve and maintain safety and independence, and the Freedom Programme, an 12 week group programme enabling women to recognise the signs of domestic abuse and explore its impact so the process of recovery can begin.

You can access the Helpline if you have been affected by domestic abuse or if you are worried about someone you know.

Men's Advice Line is a confidential helpline, email and webchat service for male victims of domestic abuse.  They offer advice and emotional support to men who experience abuse, and signpost to other vital services that help men keep themselves (and their children) safe.

If you want to talk to someone, you can speak to our friendly and professional advisors on the phone, by email or on webchat. No pressure, no judgement, just help.

A free and confidential dog fostering service for people fleeing domestic abuse and going into refuge or other emergency accommodation.

Advice and support for Middle Eastern and Afghan women and girls living in the UK. Advice is available in Farsi, Kurdish, Arabic, Dari, Pashto, Turkish, and English on issues including domestic abuse, honour based violence, forced marriage, child marriage, female genital mutilation, separation and divorce, child custody, housing and benefits. 

RCTN provide services to women and girls who live, work or study in Tyneside and Northumberland. Their services are for women and girls over 13 who have experienced any form of sexual violence at any time in their lives. Services include confidential counselling, advocacy, helpline, email support, specialist information and ISVA services. All of the services are free, safe and professional.
A one-to-one Live Chat Helpline for women and girls aged 16 and over can be accessed on the national Rape Crisis website