NE Child Poverty Commission e-news June 2024
Welcome to this month's round-up of news from NECPC and our partners
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Monthly Threat Update – North East Economic & Cyber Crime
Welcome to the April 2024 edition of the Monthly Threat Update (MTU) which provides an overview of Economic and Cyber Crime trends within the North East
Wansbeck Square, Ashington – Operator Market Engagement Questionnaire
A market engagement questionnaire has been developed to set out the potential opportunity to become Northumberland County Council's long-term operating partner at Wansbeck Square, Ashington
Northumberland Cost of Living Resource
Healthwatch Northumberland free printed cost of living booklet is now back in stock. Find out how to order copies
Solidarity Farm Newsletter
Solidarity Farm CIC was setup to meet young people wherever they are and then accompany them on a journey, connecting them with nature and the food system to create a sense of belonging and build a community where all feel valued and can contribute. Read their Summer Newsletter here
Thriving Together hosts ‘What Next?’ Event and launches Impact Report
Our 'What Next? Event was a chance for invited guests - including partners, stakeholders and representatives from a range of voluntary and public sector organisations across Northumberland - to help us begin shaping what the future should look like for Thriving Together. We were also delighted to have the opportunity to launch our Impact Report at the event, which showcases our achievements over the last 15 months.
Wansbeck Community Links Summer Newsletter
Welcome to the 2024 Summer Edition of Wansbeck Community Links Newsletter
North East Pensioners Association – Regional Impact Report (May)
The North East Pensioners Association have produced a regional impact report on issues affecting pensioners well-being in May 2024.
Reading Well for Dementia
Reading Well for dementia recommends helpful reading for people living with dementia. The books provide reliable information, advice and support as well as personal stories. Find out more here
Chrysalis Club Tynedale June Newsletter
Read the June newsletter for Chrysalis Club Tynedale. If you would like to read previous issues, please follow this link: https://www.chrysalisclub.org.uk/news
Going Green Together
Welcome to the May newsletter for Going Green Together, our campaign supporting voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations tackle the climate crisis and work towards Net Zero.
BRIC Monthly Mailing
BRIC delivers training courses and support services for people aged 16 and up throughout Blyth, Northumberland. Read their Monthly Mailing here.
CVA Blyth Valley E-zine
All the latest news, what's on, funding, jobs and volunteering opportunities. Click the link to read more.
Carers Week 10th – 16th June
Carers Northumberland have published a great newsletter with all you need to know about Carers Week, and events that are planned across the county. Find out more
Helen meets the Friends of Valley Park
Helen, our Community Connector, headed over to Cramlington a couple of weeks ago to meet Jill Brown (pictured) from the Friends of Valley Park for a tour of the park and to hear more about the work they've been doing there. Find out more here
When Lyndsy met Madonna!
Lyndsy, our Community Connector, had the pleasure of meeting Madonna - the pony - when she was invited to the opening event of a new Multipurpose Therapy Centre that has been provided by Nurtured in Nature CIC. Find out more here
April Newsletter
Our April newsletter launches this year’s Annual Survey, in which we’re asking you to help choose the services we should focus on in the next 12 months. You can also read more about the Pharmacy First service, asking for reasonable adjustments in healthcare settings, plus details on our next lunchtime online event where we’ll hear what Health Trainers can offer.
Supported Internship Guidance
Supported Internships for 16 to 24 year olds with an EHC Plan – all you need to know. Guidance for Local Authority officers, education providers, and other professionals working with disabled young people, those with additional support needs, and their families.
Prudhoe Partnership Echo Newsletter
Welcome to this 3rd edition of Partnership Echo, which will be available on the last Monday of each month. It will cover updates of our projects, information about the activities and events, along with dates for diaries.
Essential Conversations – EDI Network Information
Part of the EDI Network, "Essential Conversations" is aimed at fostering dialogue and sharing insights on crucial topics related to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Download the first edition here.
VCSE Mental Health Alliance Grants
The Northumberland VCSE Mental Health Alliance has a new funding opportunity for voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations working within Northumberland.
Tynedale Hospice at Home – Care Services
The latest video explains all about their four Care services - At home hospice care, complementary therapy, private transport to medical appointments (people with life limiting conditions) and Bereavement counselling and support.
Our Networking Events
We held our latest network meeting in Blyth at the end of January - another successful event with lots of positive feedback
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Our Impact 2023
In August 2021, Thriving Together was awarded the commission from Northumberland County Council to provide VCSE support. Since then, we have met and exceeded the deliverables of the commission. Read the report here.
Adult Education Budget
EmmaJane works as our Data Compliance and Support Officer. Part of her role is to provide support to the Adult Education Budget (AEB) project that we manage. Yesterday, she was invited along to Ashington to meet up with Luk-Luk Productions - one of our AEB partners - to find out how they are benefiting from the funding we offer.
Solid Foundations
Solid Foundations brings unique support to help people to overcome barriers and achieve positive, life-changing outcomes. Solid Foundations is funded by the UK Government through the UKSPF with the North of Tyne Combined Authority as the lead authority.
Cost of Living and Emergency Resource Support
Mortal Fools have spent time pulling together this downloadable resource, to signpost their community to those who can help.
Elderberries Booklet
This community programme is co-ordinated by The Alnwick Garden Trust with the aim of combatting the impact of loneliness and isolation for people over 55 living in Northumberland.
