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:
Winter Wellbeing Warm Hub Drop-In's,
Computer & WIFI access
Welfare support
Information & Advice
Tenant Updates
Termtime Accredited Training
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 Tuesdays & Thursday's
We give out food parcels & toiletries to families in need.
Emotional Support & Wellbeing
Emotional Support & Wellbeing
Emotional Support & Wellbeing
We run a range of activities which promote better wellbeing such as our women's wellbeing group, mens pie club and young peoples
carer club.
We can also provide a safe, confidential space to talk through difficult issues, help you find peace of mind & give longer term help if its required.
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
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 - Friday 9.30 - 3.00pm Drop in Winter Warm Hub Activities
Wednesday's Welfare Advice 1:1 sessions 10am onwards, send a message to book an appointment on WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger
On Wednesday 13th & 20th December community energy information drop in, come along & receive help on all things energy related 10am - 1pm
On Thursday 21st December 10am - 12noon call in for mince pies, a cuppa & find out what's on.
Also remember we can help you sort out housing, money, welfare & form filling, so come to see us!
The Newcastle Foodbank at St. Silas Church, Byker is open 1pm - 3pm on Wednesdays (7th, 14th, 21st & 28th December)
Volunteering ..
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 2022 we helped 95.2% of participants feel less lonely
"As soon as I arrived at WOR HOOSE, I was made to feel welcome. The Project helped me, giving me confidence and better self esteem. I began by attending weekly clubs but now I volunteer on a daily basis."
David, volunteer