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Aspire Learning, Support & Wellbeing

Aspire is an award-winning not-for-profit organisation based in Chester-le-Street, Co. Durham. We deliver high-quality learning, support and wellbeing services at our women-only centre and to mixed audiences in communities and organisations across the North East of England.

Aspire Learning, Support & Wellbeing

Aspire is an award-winning not-for-profit organisation based in Chester-le-Street, Co. Durham. We deliver high-quality learning, support and wellbeing services at our women-only centre and to mixed audiences in communities and organisations across the North East of England.

At Home in the Community

Auckland Youth and Community Centre

AYCC is an active, vibrant and diverse community hub in the heart of Woodhouse Close, one of England’s most disadvantaged housing estates, one mile from Bishop Auckland town centre. We support all ages and needs, primarily children and young people, with opportunities to enhance their development and widen their horizons. We do this through a range of activities, interventions and learning experiences. Demand for our services is huge. Operating since 1964, we are a much-loved community hub, with an offer for everyone and a desire to serve local people well, whilst tackling the significant local challenges of poverty and disadvantage. Our centre is a well-loved, resourceful, accessible place where people feel safe, reassured, able to participate and engage in activities, and connect with others.

Autism In Mind

Autism In Mind are commissioned by NHS NENC ICB to provide psychoeducation and low-level preventative support to autistic adults in Northumberland, South Tyneside and Sunderland.

Autism Northumberland

Autism Northumberland is a registered charity giving support to people living with autism. A diagnosis is not required and we are not limited to Northumberland. We offer a wide range of services including after school clubs, support groups, training and much more.

AutismAble CIC

Autism Able is a Wellbeing, Education and Employment centre with bases in South Shields, Sunderland and North Shields. Our focus is holistic supported programmes for young people with autism and learning disabilities. All of our staff are qualified tutors and support workers who have vast experience with specialised programmes in Music, Digital Skills, Employability, Catering, Sports and Creative Arts therapy .

Auxillia Youth Services CIC

Provide Youth services to community organisation within South Tyneside.
Provide 121 mentoring and support and training nto young people aged 18-24

Aycliffe and District Bus Preservation Society

An educational CIO with a number of working vintage local buses that are displayed in the NE region at museums, schools and community groups. The Society is an Accredited Museum No 320 under the Arts Council rules.

Azalea Academy Community Interest Company

We provide Business and IT training to women in the North East to decrease the gender pay gap, improve equality and increase diversity in the IT industry in the UK.

Azure Charitable Enterprises

Back on the Map Limited

A charity passionate about enhancing the quality of life of people living and visiting Hendon and the East End of Sunderland.
Working in the heart of the Hendon community our mission is to ‘Make Hendon a place of opportunity to live, work and thrive’ is achieved by creating; A Stronger Community, A Better Place and A Local Voice.

Bailiffgate Museum & Gallery

Bailiffgate Museum and Gallery was established in 2002 to advance education in the history, heritage, culture and traditions of the former district of Alnwick

Ballinger Charitable Trust

Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art

The Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art in Gateshead is a leading international gallery housed in a converted flour mill. It presents a dynamic programme of contemporary art with no permanent collection, welcoming over 10 million visitors since 2002. As a registered charity, Baltic is committed to social impact through its “For Our Communities” initiative, which fosters inclusivity, learning, and creative collaboration. Projects include language cafés, refugee support, cultural festivals, and art labs that engage local and marginalised communities. Baltic’s charitable status ensures its mission remains rooted in accessibility, education, and cultural enrichment for all.

Barbour Foundation

Barbour Foundation makes grants to health and medical welfare organisations supporting patients suffering from any form of illness or disease. It also supports education projects working with children and young people, and works to protect and preserve features of cities, towns, villages and the countryside for the benefit of the general public.

bare toed dance co

We offer Dance and Movement projects in schools, community settings and arts venues. We work with babies, pregnant women, families with young children, teenagers, over 55's and inclusive groups.
We also offer training, performances and engage in multi arts projects.
We aim to enable all bodies to feel the joy and freedom and creativity of movement exploration.

Barnardo's

Supporting Young People and Families, through a range of offers including 1:1, whole family approach and groupwork. Working holistically with individuals to address their support needs and empowering them to make informed decisions.

BBC Children in Need

BCT Aspire CIC

BCT Aspire CIC has a simple but important aim of raising the aspirations of local children and young people, whilst also helping to build stronger communities.
We achieve this through the running of numerous weekly youth sessions including our music programme. The organisation through it's founder Paul Burgum delivers motivational talks, programmes and sessions to a wide range of groups. We also deliver a quarterly youth showcase event as well as managing other community minded events. BCT Aspire started as a group of fundraisers and still aim to support other local groups and charities as much as possible. BCT is completely voluntary with a dedicated group of volunteers with a shared aim.