Barnardo's ensure that young people and families remain at the heart of everything we do. Including our LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer/Questioning) Whole Family Approach pilot supporting LGBTQ+ children and young people up to the age of 19 years old and their families within Newcastle upon Tyne.

We have experienced staff, available to offer support for young people who identify and/or are exploring being LGBTQ+ and their families.

Support will be offered through 1-2-1 sessions, group and family work as required.

Need help choosing or fitting a sling? Qualified sling fitters will help you find the right sling for you to hire. 

The sling library is on the second Monday of the month at City Library, 11-12pm and is a drop in service. 

You can find out more by visiting https://oneofthosebabycarriers.com/ or facebook.com/1ofthosebabycarriers

School Outreach (ages 9-14 years)

Coming to a school near you!
Our Regional Engagement Team offer specially designed activities to meet your school’s needs. Our focus is to inspire young people through fun-filled activities concentrating on teamwork and communication to build their confidence. Our 1-2 hour sessions include practical leadership & team building tasks for groups of up to 30 students.

Skills Academy

Confidential support and information in many languages for female survivors of domestic abuse on a range of issues such as legal, housing, money and children. 

Live chat available online: Mon-Fri 3pm to 10pm 

BSL interpreter service: Mon-Fri, 10am to 6pm 

A free, fast emergency injunction service for survivors of domestic abuse regardless of their financial circumstances, race, gender or sexual orientation. 

Our award-winning free service allows anyone who has recently experienced or been threatened with domestic abuse or violence to apply for an emergency court injunction.

AVA (Against Violence and Abuse) offer training on gender based violence and abuse, with particular expertise in children and young people and multiple disadvantage.

Run by the NSPCC, Childline is a free, private and confidential service where children and young people under the age of 19.  This includes those with additional needs or disabilities.  You can talk to a counsellor about any issue they’re facing.

Online, on the phone, anytime.

Enable young people with SEN the opportunity to access activities which support and encompass Recovery & Mental Health Awareness.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• 6 week programmes
• 2hr weekly sessions
• Regular reviews
• Focus on Recovery & Mental Health
• 16-25 year olds

Physical Wellbeing
Walks, small exercise sessions, sports activities

Self-Reflection
Emotional literacy, journaling, scrap booking

Families can enjoy thrilling live shows, exciting experiments, interactive exhibits and hands-on making activities.

Plus!  Enjoy thrilling, interactive exhibits in Wow Zone, including the 6-metre-tall ‘Big Machine’! Other highlights include Space Zone, complete with a replica of part of the International Space Station and Play Zone for under-7s. 

Welcome to North East Wellbeing (NEW) providing a range of professional services to children and the educational community within the North East of England.

We are an award-winning charity based in Newcastle. We work with local communities across the North East to improve their health, wellbeing and life outcomes.

Healthworks believes that everyone, regardless of the challenges they face- low income, unemployment or poor housing, should have the same opportunity to live in good health.  Our aim is to support people facing these issues, to maintain and improve their health, wellbeing and life outcomes.

HEY, I'M AISHA, the founder and dreamer behind Cup Of Parenting, on a mission to help mums navigate the challenges of parenting.

My story really began after the difficulties we all faced during the lockdown. 

With a new baby at home and eldest going through the challenging teen years, parenting was tough! This was when I decided to train in Positive Discipline parenting and The Incredible Years parent training. This made a huge impact on our family life, thus I decided to help other parents through coaching. 

The CAN project helps 16-25 year olds from Newcastle and Gateshead who may require support to transition into adulthood or make steps towards improving their confidence and reducing isolation. CAN aim to support young adults to overcome any barriers affecting them to move forward in their lives.

A mentor programme with a difference, it connects them with someone who can provide assistance tailored to their needs and ambitions. In the past, the programme has helped young people to:

The Decider Skills course looks at ‘big emotions’ and how to deal with them.
It helps children, young people and adults learn to recognize these ‘big emotions’ and gives them ways to manage these thoughts, feelings and behaviors in a positive way.

The course is FREE

On Line via Teams and Face to Face

For further details please email responsivegroups@actionforchildren.org.uk or telephone 0191 272 4990

The Royal National Institute of Blind People is the UK's sight loss charity. They offer practical and emotional support to blind and partially sighted people, their families and carers. They raise awareness of the experiences of blind and partially sighted people and campaign for change to make our society more accessible for all. They want to change our world so there are no barriers to people with sight loss.

Little Bears Day Nursery is a family orientated independent Nursery dedicated in providing individual care and education for children. We pride ourselves with our homely environment in which parents are also invited to be involved in every step of the way. We support each child to be able to flourish and achieve their utmost in their own abilities whilst delivering a lifetime of love for learning.

Little Magpies Football for 3 – 7 Year-Olds

Sessions:

3–5-year-olds — 9:00am-9:45am and 10:00am-10:45am

5-6-year-olds — 9:45am-10:30am 

6-7-year-olds — 8:30am-9:15am and 9:30am-10:15am#

7-11-year-olds — 10:30am-11:15am 

For age 12 + at Walker activity dome

This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:

NE1 CAN is one of a range of projects delivered by Newcastle NE1 Ltd – the Business Improvement District for the city and a not-for-profit organisation.

Vinspired.com provides inspiring high quality volunteering opportunities to gain new experiences and skills for life for 14 - 30 year olds.

The Vinspired.com platform offers you the chance to:

Boost your physical and mental health with Newcastle Active Through Football.

An ideal friendly environment for women aged 16-29 to improve their health and wellbeing at our free football sessions.

Lion Lasses Footballs - Tuesday 6-7pm

Boost your physical and mental health with Newcastle Active Through Football. Enjoy free wellbeing activities open to community members aged 18+

To sign up or for more information, scan the QR code or email: robert.burns@nufc.co.uk

Boost your physical and mental health with Newcastle Active Through Football.
Enjoy free football sessions open to community members aged 16 to 29.

Play and meet new friends in a relaxed environment supported by Newcastle United Foundation coaches
 

To sign up or for more information, scan the QR code or email: foundation.active@nufc.co.uk

Boost your physical and mental health with Newcastle Active Through Football.
Enjoy free football sessions open to community members aged 16 to 29.

Play and meet new friends in a relaxed environment supported by Newcastle United Foundation coaches
 

To sign up or for more information, scan the QR code or email: foundation.active@nufc.co.uk

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