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Young@heart CIC aims to create community projects with residents of Middlesbrough 60+ The object is to create social inclusion, help with mental health and general wellbeing, through intergenerational activities. Young@heart recognises that residents of ages 60 and above will benefit keeping their minds active to prevent illness (studies have shown that keeping the mind active helps reduce the onset of Alzheimer). Using young people as our volunteer base we will provide meaningful cross age relationships, increasing a sense of belonging, self-esteem, and wellbeing. It will also benefit young people enhancing their social and life skills. Physical and mental wellbeing will be improved by increased activity and decreased social isolation which will help build stronger communities. We are setting up a community fridge in a deprived area of Middlesbrough we are going to cook recipes with the surplus and serve to the community. We will be giving the community tips and advice to set up a growing plot to maintain and harvest. This will bring the community together, learn new skills promoting a healthy lifestyle. What premises does your project operate from? Our head office warm hub is at 2 Park Road South, Middlesbrough TS5 6HB. . How do you identify service users and their needs? We have a drop in community café Tuesdays & Saturdays 11am - 2pm and we also promote throughout our established networks. Are there any other services provided by your organisation other than food support? We also have friendship groups, regular group activities in our warm hub. Is there a charge for the service(s) provided by your organisation? Our community bistro hot food & drinks is a pay as you wish service. Has there been local press or similar that demonstrates your organisation's work in the local community? yes https://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk/latest-news/battling-isolation-with-delicious-food-and-a-warm-welcome/

RCCG Stockton CIC is a Christian Faith based community interest group that provide assistance to the less privileged in the community. We provide social, psychological and often material support for individuals and families within Teesside, county Durham and Tyneside. We provide emotional support and ensuring they are living fulfilled life. RCCG Stockton is dedicated to funding and delivering charitable services to our local community and we strive to inspire and improve the lives of those who need assistance. We have over three years experience in helping people stay worm and dry through our charity, and food distribution to the less privilege, as well as vulnerable people and families on low incomes in the community. We help anybody who needs our support; young, old, single people and families from all backgrounds, religious beliefs and ethnic origins, without prejudice. The one thing they all have in common is that we aim to treat everyone fairly and with dignity. There is no charge for the food.

Most residents have multiple complex needs which may include issues around, debt management, substance misuse (both legal and illegal), mental health issues, general health, life skills, domestic violence, offending (including prolific offenders and sex offenders), self harm, sex working and education & training. The service takes in residents through a robust referral system and requires input from outside agencies. Potential residents are risk assessed and their initial support needs identified before being offered accommodation. The service is happy to manage risk, not avoid it, so there are very few individuals who are refused a bed. All residents are offered supported accommodation for up to two years during which they will be supported to address their different issues and achieve independent living. Support is delivered by members of staff 24 hours a day, through a programme of 4 projects; 1. Accommodation Project Provides a bed, breakfast and an evening meal. All residents are given a Transition Coach to work alongside them and have a personalised asset-based support plan. Working in partnership with other agencies the service provides emotional, offending, behaviour management, mental health, addiction and self-harming support. Bridge House Signposts to local or national organisations when appropriate, helps with filling in forms and claiming benefits and provides help and advice with managing money and paying bills. 2. Legal & Clerical Project Our Legal and Clerical Project is administered by Emma. This project aims to reduce offending and increase rehabilitation when offenders are released from prison. This project provides; character statements for court, court applications, emotions during court cases, attends court with residents, liaison with other legal services, monitoring of prolific offenders and sex offenders, visits and correspondence while in custody and partnership working with Probation Service, Public Protection Unit and Cleveland Police. Emma is also responsible for support delivered to the female residents. 3. Health Fitness and Leisure Project Our Health Fitness and Leisure Project is administered by Kevin. This project aims to increase the wellbeing of residents, increasing confidence and outlook by; developing a timetable of health, fitness and leisure activities, encourage residents to be physically active, boost moral by participating in sporting competitions, inspiring residents outlook by accompanying them on out of area activities such as camping and hiking, identifying , encourage and arrange participation in community activities. 4. Advocacy and Prevention Project. This project aims to keep the residents safe and provide education to the wider community around preventative work. We hold Naloxone and a defibrillator onsite and collect and dispose of approx. 500 used syringes each month.