By refusing to properly consult on its plan to cut billions from disability benefits, the government is choosing not to ask questions it doesn’t want the answers to. The cuts will have a devastating impact on disabled people (and their children), sending hundreds of thousands into poverty, and many more into deeper poverty. This will[…]
Community Spotlight: A Visit to Woodhorn Narrow Gauge Railway Earlier this month, Maria had the pleasure of visiting the Woodhorn Narrow Gauge Railway, where she was given a personal tour of the site by Colin, one of the project’s Directors. What began just two years ago as a small wellbeing group has grown into a[…]
Consultation Questionnaire: Pathways to Work – Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working
Thriving Together Jun 11, 2025
Please share and encourage people (and organisations) to complete the consultation questionnaire on the DWP benefit changes so that as many voices as possible are heard
The current newsletter for Spittal Improvement Trust – ‘The Point’ – is now available.
Read the latest newsletter here
Welcome to our first Border Links newsletter of 2025. Our members have had a busy start to the year with lots going on across all our groups.
All the latest updates from The Maltings, Berwick upon Tweed
Don’t get hooked: new warning urges the public to continue reporting phishy emails and texts with 41 million already reported. As of April 2025, the total number of phishing scams reported to the Suspicious Email Reporting Service (SERS) reached over 41 million since its launch in April 2020. This has resulted in 217,000 scams being[…]
Citizens Advice Northumberland celebrates volunteers and on lookout for new recruits
News Jun 05, 2025
As part of Volunteers’ Week from 02 to 08 June, Citizens Advice Northumberland is highlighting the incredible work its volunteers do. It will be celebrating their exceptional contribution at a special exhibition at County Hall, Morpeth throughout June. Volunteers will be on site and happy to talk about their experience on Friday 06 June between[…]
Updated core timetables for each of the 4 localities in Northumberland containing all the Northumberland Recovery College regular sessions. These timetables contain live links for each session which should take you to further information on their website.
The Full Circle Food Project empowers individuals and communities to thrive with the knowledge and skills to cultivate a healthy, sustainable lifestyle. Find out more in their summer newsletter
Helen and Maria took part in a full week of VE Day commemorations, attending events in Lynemouth, Longhoughton, and Prudhoe, as well as a commemorative service at Hexham Abbey
Welcome to the Spring 2025 round-up of news from the North East Child Poverty Commission (NECPC) and our partners
The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) is hosting an online fundraising webinar later this month. It’s free to non- member organisations
BRIC delivers training courses and support services for people aged 16 and up throughout Blyth, Northumberland. Read their Monthly Mailing here.
