Tags: north east

  • Just for Women Centre

    https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/projects-we-fund/project-stories/just-for-women-centre

    For International Women’s Day 2025, we spoke to Just for Women Centre’s Chief Executive, Linda Kirk, and Liese Weatherspoon, counsellor hosting the Women’s Matters group, about their work, how it…

  • Justice Prince - Overcoming barriers to employment

    https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/projects-we-fund/project-stories/justice-prince-barriers-to-employment

    James talks about the improvement to his mental health and the skills he’s learned as part of Justice Prince’s Barriers to Employment programme supporting young people to gain qualifications and…

  • Local Conversation in Longbenton

    https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/projects-we-fund/projects/local-conversation-in-longbenton

    The Local Conversation in Longbenton has responded to the priorities of the community, working as a Steering Group and various subgroups. The process of securing the lease for the thriving…

  • Gardening for Dementia: Transforming people

    https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/projects-we-fund/project-stories/gardening-for-dementia-transforming-people

    Spending time in green spaces can be hugely beneficial to the mental health of people with dementia. Scotswood Natural Community Garden's Jenny Hopper explains how connecting with nature has helped…

  • Community Activators

    https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/projects-we-fund/projects/community-activators

    In Hebburn, there is a lack of community activities to keep young people busy and socially connected. A local resident used their background in outdoor activities to design a programme…

  • Seven jobs created for young volunteers who helped community during pandemic

    https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/news/stories/seven-jobs-created-for-young-volunteers-who-helped-community-during-pandemic

    Off The Grid Adventures, a community group in Hebburn, South Tyneside has been helping young people get active following the first Covid-19 lockdown.

  • Edberts House: Impact and achievements

    https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/projects-we-fund/project-stories/edberts-house-impact-and-achievements

    Sarah Gorman is the Chief Executive Officer of Edberts House, the host project delivering on the Local Conversation in the Old Ford and Nest Estates. Sarah talks about some of…

  • Local Conversation in the Old Fold and Nest Estates

    https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/projects-we-fund/projects/local-conversation-in-the-old-fold-and-nest-estates

    Gateshead has some of the highest levels of disadvantage in England and faces issues such as people feeling isolated and apart from their community. Community organisation Edberts House partnered with…

  • Tenants Voice - Shieldfield

    https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/projects-we-fund/projects/acorn-newcastle

    Rising rents, falling wages and unstable local economies all contribute to housing difficulties which lead to both short and long-term health issues. 8.5 million renters experience stress or anxiety and…

  • Pride in Mind: Tackling barriers through collaboration and social connections

    https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/news/stories/pride-in-mind-tackling-barriers-through-collaboration-and-social-connections

    Pride in Mind have been awarded a grant from People’s Health Trust, using money raised by Health Lottery North East and Cumbria, to continue their monthly meetings, social activities and…

  • ACORN: The union supporting renters in Newcastle

    https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/news/stories/acorn-the-union-supporting-renters-in-newcastle

    The Association of Community Organisation for Reform Now (ACORN) which is funded through People’s Health Trust using money raised by Health Lottery North East and Cumbria, act as a voice…

  • The End of ‘No DSS’ discrimination

    https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/news/stories/the-end-of-no-dss-discrimination

    Housing is an important social determinant of health, affecting the quality, and even the length, of our lives. Housing issues often lead to people feeling powerless and isolated. Costs and…

  • Pride Month 2020

    https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/news/stories/pride-month-2020

    This Pride Month we cannot be physically together marching in the streets - celebrating LGBTQ+ people and protesting ongoing inequalities. However we still wanted to take this time highlight…

  • Delivering food locally

    https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/news/stories/delivering-food-locally

    The Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to create challenges for the Trust’s funded partners, in finding ways to stay connected and continue to support their local communities’ urgent needs. However, even more…

  • Celebrating women

    https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/news/stories/celebrating-women

    For more than 100 years, International Women’s Day has celebrated women’s achievements, showing the social, economic and political impact they have had on their communities. The day, which is an…