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Welcome to the May 2025 edition of the Monthly Threat Update (MTU) which provides an overview of Economic and Cyber Crime trends within the North East
The North East Anti-Racism Coalition are gathering vital evidence about racism and religious hate in our region. Deadline date for survey is 18 July
Read our latest advice on how to avoid getting scammed with bogus parcel deliveries… I got a text asking me to click on a link to reschedule a parcel delivery I’d missed. I was waiting for a parcel from Royal Mail at the time, so I clicked on the link and was asked to make[…]
Are you struggling with your mental health but find it hard to talk? Simply text ‘CALMER’ to 85258 to get free, 24/7 confidential text support. If you find yourself in a mental health crisis, you can now get urgent support by TEXT, thanks to a new partnership between regional NHS North East and North Cumbria[…]
Why Reforming Free School Meals needs to be part of the Government’s Child Poverty Strategy
News Jun 19, 2025
In May, a new blog was published discussing how Free School Meals (FSMs) are becoming more and more difficult for low-income families to access. Families receiving UC need to earn less than £7,400 a year to be eligible for FSMs. The £7,400 threshold is a cliff edge in support, and it has also been frozen[…]
The next Northumbria VCS involvement cafe is coming to Hexham. Join them to hear an update on previous discussions as well as a chance to take part in conversations around building better partnerships with their communities.
Welcome to the latest news from your Greener Berwick
Support for dementia carers in Northumberland as new platform launches
Thriving Together Jun 17, 2025
Vital new online tool provides clear, personalised guidance and practical help to those navigating life with dementia.
This issue has all the latest news, what’s on, funding, jobs and volunteering opportunities
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.