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.

Support for young LGBT+ people in the Hexham area

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.

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. 

No appointment needed.

Our breastfeeding social groups are for families living in Newcastle. They are relaxed, informal and friendly. They are a great way to 

• meet other breastfeeding mums, 
• get handy tips and information 
• get support from a member of staff or volunteer.  

For more information, send us a message or call us. You can also pop over to our Breastfeeding Mams Facebook page for lots of ongoing information and support.

A drop in youth group for 11 - 18 year olds. 

This also includes the opportunity for one to one sessions around emotional wellbeing.

Baby Massage is a lovely way to enjoy time with your baby. It can help with bonding, colic, teething and circulation. Come to our friendly 5 week course. 

Booking is essential 0796 173 4298

We work across Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Tyneside and Sunderland with a wide range of local, regional and national partners, including local authority leisure teams, public health, planners, transport teams, the education, housing and criminal justice sectors to name a few, to make it easier and a more attractive proposition for people to be physically active.

We are particularly passionate about helping under-represented groups and those who are currently moving for less than 30 minutes per week.

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

A community cafe offering home cooked meals 

Outdoor charity shop offering second hand clothes, toys and homeware

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. 

No appointment needed.

Information for families on thing like; 

• benefits
• work 
• debt and money 
• housing 
• family
• law and courts 
• immigration and health

Information for families on things like;

• benefits
• work
• debt and money
• housing, family
• law and courts
• immigration and health.

This a drop in session there is no need to book. 

Antenatal Classes

To book onto a class please ring 0191 282 3319. There are 3 classes:

Labour and birth 

Infant Feeding

Baby Practical and getting to know your baby

The classes are run by