Funding in your neighbourhood
We asked - What can we fund in your neighbourhood to make a difference for your community?
In Boldon, Cleadon and Whitburn
You said...
The Boldon Bowling Club gives people in the area the chance to play bowls just for fun and also competitively. The bowling club benefi ts older people by offering a hobby that's good for their health - and their social life! Club members do a lot of their own fundraising but asked for help to buy uniform clothing.
We did...
The Bowling Club was given a grant to help them buy trousers, skirts and jumpers so members could take part in competitions looking smart and keeping warm.
This contributes to our priority of improving the health and wellbeing of older people in Boldon, Cleadon and Whitburn by encouraging healthy activity.
In East Shields
Young people enjoyed a range of activities as part of the Youth Project
You said...
Young people in the area would benefit from a range of activities and courses to give them something to do and help their personal and social development.
We did...
Funding was given to the East Shields Detached Youth Project which operates from bases in Cleadon Park and Horsley Hill.
This helped develop year round courses and activities for young people, from residential weekends in London and Northumberland to personal development courses.
By taking part in the activities a number of young people were also able to complete their Duke of Edinburgh awards.
As well as the educational and personal benefits, this project has also contributed to reductions in anti-social behaviour and youth disorder in the area.
This contributes to our priority of building respect in the East Shields community and reducing antisocial behaviour by providing positive activities for young people.
In Hebburn
Residents of all ages had fun at Hebburn Festival
You said...
Local residents would enjoy a summer festival in the park, for people of all ages.
We did...
We helped fund the Hebburn Festival. Residents turned out to enjoy a fun day with around 35 stalls selling all sorts of treats, plus entertainment from local bands, the Hebburn Ju-jitsu team, an Irish dance group, a steel band, children's entertainer Mr Merlin, a fairground and much more.
This contributes to our priority of promoting culture and wellbeing in Hebburn so that everyone in our communities can be the best that they can be by providing opportunities for the community to take part in fun activities.
In Jarrow
The cast of 'Oliver', Applause Theatre Group's recent production, were joined by the Mayor and Mayoress
You said...
The Applause Youth Theatre group has 45 members between 14 and 16 years old.
Together with the Jarrow Musical Theatre Group they have raised nearly £10,000 for cancer charities through their performances.
The young people often organise their own fundraising events and asked for help towards the cost of a portable sound system.
We did...
Applause Youth Theatre was given a grant towards their new sound system.
This piece of equipment has helped them take their show on the road and they've performed at nursing homes, to disabled groups and churches in the area.
The Theatre goes from strength to strength, with many of the young people becoming tutors for the next group of young people who join.
This contributes to our priority of improving outcomes for vulnerable children and young people in Jarrow by supporting creative activity.
In Riverside
The Community House is a meeting place for many different groups
You said...
Residents would really benefit from a community house which could act as a meeting place and hub of activities for local people.
We did...
A grant was given to help with start up costs for the Rekendyke Partnership Community House on Marshall Wallis Road.
This is managed by the Rekendyke Social and Cultural Community Action group.
In just one year around 3,500 people used the Community House which offers a wide range of activities such as training courses in food hygiene, IT and first aid as well as sewing and crafts and English conversation classes.
This contributes to our priority of engaging people in Riverside to have a greater voice and influence over decision making and the delivery of local services by providing a meeting place and hub of activities.
In West Shields
Britta Lipper of Community Regeneration Trust North East with members of the Green Lane Oasis in their recently constructed 'outdoor classroom'
You said...
The Green Lane Oasis Community Garden would be even more accessible and used by residents if a derelict allotment could be developed into an outdoor classroom.
We did...
Funding was given to help construct an outdoor classroom to be used as a teaching and leisure facility for schools, local residents and volunteers.
Following the design of Hugh Massey's Architects, Volunteers of Community Regeneration Trust North East worked with Northumbrian Water to construct the seating area in the shape of an amphitheatre to seat 40-60 people.
This is a great asset to the Community Garden and the residents who use it.
This contributes to our priority of increasing opportunities and participation in education, employment and training in West Shields by providing an outdoor classroom.
Club Secretary, Walter Cue with members of the Boldon Bowling Club