We believe by working together we will create a stronger community where everyone feels included
Welcome to the WOR HOOSE COMMUNITY PROJECT
We believe by working together we will create a stronger community where everyone feels included
About us
Our Mission
Project Benefits
Our Mission
is to:
Reduce isolation
Improve wellbeing
Increase employability
Bring people together, &
Provide an inclusive space
About us
Project Benefits
Our Mission
The WOR HOOSE Community Project really is here for everybody.
Our aim is to bring people together and help them make connections with each other.
We believe that this will create a stronger community where everyone feels included.
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Project Benefits
Project Benefits
Project Benefits
Being part of the our community hub
means you will make new friends,
have access to exclusive events,
feel better connected to your neighbourhood,
learn skills and have opportunities to experience something new, or take part in volunteering roles.
What we can do for you
Regular Activities
Emotional Support & Wellbeing
We are Here to Help
Every week we run:
Coffee Morning Stay & Chat Drop-In's,
Computer & WIFI access
Welfare Advice
Information Sharing
Housing & Tenant Support
Termtime Accredited Training
Parenting & family sessions
We are Here to Help
Emotional Support & Wellbeing
We are Here to Help
Don't know where to get help?
Ask us @worhoose & we will try our best to help.
On Mondays we give out food parcels & toiletries to families in need.
Emotional Support & Wellbeing
Emotional Support & Wellbeing
Emotional Support & Wellbeing
We also in partnership with others, we offer a range of help and advice to improve your health and wellbeing, to create a happier local community.
Call in or get in touch to find out more.
Learning new Skills
Welfare & Money Advice
Emotional Support & Wellbeing
workshops include:
cookery, computer sessions, local history, first aid and arts &crafts
Welfare & Money Advice
Welfare & Money Advice
Welfare & Money Advice
If you need benefit advice, we can provide free, independent, confidential advice every Wednesday morning. Appointments required.
School Holidays
Welfare & Money Advice
Welfare & Money Advice
During the school holidays we run family fun sessions open to all ages to attend & have trips away.
WOR HOOSE - capturing good memories & smiles
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Find out more ....
Take a look at our what's on guide, get in touch to find out more, volunteer some of your time and find out how we can help you.
What's on ..
Monday - Thursday 9am - 10am Drop in Advice & Catch Up Cuppa's !
Monday:
10am - 11.30am Tenancy Support
11.30am - 2pm Lunch Club/Snacks Bar!
1pm - 2pm Hardship Support
Tuesday:
10am - 12noon Mens Shed Time
12.30 - 2.30pm Women's Wellbeing Club
last Tuesday of every month housing advice & community issues with Newcastle CityCouncil/YHN 10am -12.30
Wednesday:
10am - 1pm Welfare Advice (1:1) Appointments only text us on Facebook or Messenger, or call in beforehand.
1pm - 2pm Hardship Support
Thursday:
10am - 11am Money & Savings Club
11am - 12.30 Volunteering Activities
1pm - 3pm PC access, job searches, advice & digital support.
Friday:
5pm - 7pm Out on Your Street Neighbourhood News & Information Sharing Sessions - see our monthly timetable to see which street we are at, & on what date :-)
We are friendly & here to help with loads of stuff, call in or message us.
Local Foodbanks:
Walker & District Trussell Trust Foodbank at City of God Centre, Church Walk every Thursday 11am - 1.30pm
The Newcastle Foodbank at St. Silas Church, Byker is open Thursdays 2-3.30pm, everyone welcome.
Volunteering - drop in for a chat about our opportunities
If you have free time, volunteering with WOR HOOSE can help you achieve:
- Give something back - feel valued & part of a team
- Gain confidence & learn new skills, knowledge & experience
- Meet new people and make new friends
- Enhance a CV
- Share a hobby with others &
- Be better connected to your local community.
Current Volunteering Opportunities
Digital Volunteers: Flexible * Community Buddies: Flexible
Our Impact ...
In 2023 we helped 96% of participants make new friends.
"This is my happy place. It is welcoming, chatty, laughing and helpful." Cath, coffee morning participant.
"I enjoy my women's group sessions, having people to meet regularly and having someone to talk to has been really beneficial." Samantha.
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