ALDI ALNWICK

We are a Primary School based in Alnwick who offer education for children from 2 to 11 years old

- To provide food parcels to those in need within our local communities (no charge to clients) - To regularly review clients on our caseload (every 3 months) - To work closely with other agencies/professionals who pass referrals on to Amble Food Bank (all clients must be referred by a relevant agency) - To work closely with local supermarkets who facilitate the donations of food items to Amble Food Bank - To work closely with schools, churches and other local organisations - Food and monetary donations from the public and local organisations/businesses fund the charity - The charity is overseen by 5 trustees (all volunteers are unpaid)

Bell View is a thriving community-based charity which was initially established by local residents in 1998. Founded upon partnerships, we remain committed to both the principles of asset-based community development and collaborative working. Our core aim is to support people and those who care for them to ‘live well’ in rural North Northumberland. We do this by facilitating services and activities that promote both physical and emotional wellbeing, encourage independence, reduce social and geographical isolation whilst strengthening community engagement. In addition to our direct charity provision, we also provide domiciliary and day care services via our two trading subsidiaries. We have excellent relationships with health care professionals, our local authority and other third sector organisations, all of whom refer people into Bell View. We are a caring and compassionate charity, with an established track record and robust reputation. We operate from both our purpose-built resource centre and from within community venues across our sparsely populated region. Our centre is a community hub; a ‘warm space’ and a designated emergency refuge and is the base for delivery of services throughout our rural project area. Our dedicated staff team are supported by an enthusiastic group of 80 volunteers, to deliver services from art to digital inclusion; community transport to lunch clubs; line dancing to singing; woodworking to yoga and many more. Ultimately, our vision is to continue to develop an integrated care model - offering a creative, coordinated range of activities - that provides a single point of access to a personalised service which enables people to receive a seamless holistic range of support to meet their needs. Our ethos is inclusion, empowerment and person-centred support mitigating against loneliness and isolation.