Breathing Space Breathing Space provides a rural church base in an idyllic setting for groups, organisations and individuals to explore and improve their overall health and well-being. We run courses, activities and events that make use of our beautiful 800 year old church environment (St. Michael’s & All Angels Church) and local nature reserve (Witton Dene). Our activities are informed by the Five Ways To Wellbeing: Connect, Be Active, Take Notice, Learn, and Give.We are committed to a caring and compassionate response to people’s needs that has, as its source, an open, inclusive & non-discriminatory Christian spirituality. Encouraging individuals to explore creative ways to maintain positive health & wellbeing.

Launchpad North Tyneside us a community development aims to strengthen people’s social networks, enable mutual aid and empower them to take more control of their lives. It can also work to lessen inequalities and to reduce the stigma attached to mental health problems. Service user and survivor forum

Our team of Link Workers will take time to explore what’s important to individuals and support them to identify issues and challenges they would like to address. This may involve introducing them to services, groups or activities in their local community

We aim to improve the quality of life of disabled people who have sensory, physical and learning disabilities or mental health problems; also people who are disadvantaged in being able to access services because they live in a rural location. Inclduing mental health advocacy.

Hartlepool’s Community Led Inclusion Partnership (CLIP) launched in March 2021 to promote access, independence and choice within our community.

The project provides daily support, mentoring and activities for men aged 25 and over, who have become disengaged from society, perhaps because of their addictions or unforeseen circumstances such as unemployment or mental illness.

ReCoCo Our aims are to: Provide a peer led, peer delivered education and support service where people can learn from each other’s insights, skills and lived experience. Nurture a community of warriors and survivors towards a sense of belonging and acceptance for who, what and how they are. Enable connection and friendship Provide opportunities that allow students to aspire to be their best selves. Identify and recognise their innate strengths and talents, and their ability to help others. Promote recovery through peer led education and other peer led activities. Provide a focus for peer leadership, peer support and recovery orientated practice. Be directed by people who use (or have used) mental health services. Enable collaboration between mental health service providers and organisations that support these aims.

Veterans For Wildlife is an International charity that was started as a direct response to the increase in wildlife crime, particularly rhino and elephant poaching in Africa. It aims to aid in the prevention of wildlife crime by utilizing the skills, experience, and knowledge of veterans.

All sessions are tailor-made to suit your individual needs, so get in touch for a free consultation and we can decide together what those needs are.

Autism Friendly Newcastle is built around our members. We offer people a chance to play a role in our future development by being a part of our activity groups and help organise the events they enjoy. For those who prefer a more passive role there is always the option to attend social activities.

BorrowMyDoggy connects dog owners with local dog lovers to share the care of a dog.

Working one-to-one, in groups and online, our network of trained volunteers provide the time and skills that help people feel stronger, healthier and more able to cope with any challenges they may be facing.