ALDI HEBBURN

We serve the church, community and in extension the communities around the church too. As an organisation we operate in all categories of need but focus on feeding the needy in our community and giving those who need clothing and essentials to live. Those are two of the areas we operate in. Everybody in society benefits, be it the young or old. Focusing on those in need and focusing on those in our communities that needs the help the most. The RCCA operates majorly from Restoration House, Norham Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne, North Shields NE29 7TN. Food supplies once collected are arranged and displayed in the dining hall at various times during the week, especially on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays for members and non-members to select from free of charge. Where individuals or family are unable to collect products, due to caring responsibilities or access to transportation, we operate a volunteering community group who pick up items and drop these at the doorstep of the family/individual free of charge. There are designated members of the charity whose responsibility is to constantly liaise with the wider members of the charity community to identify their needs. The community then regularly feeds back their needs to these persons. By the middle of the week, all information received is then collated and analysed. Users who have confirmed their specific needs are first prioritised, after which the rest of the supplies are declared open for the rest of the members who may not have previously indicated any specific needs. Various times during the week, notifications are sent to all registered members of the community as soon as food supplies from neighbourly are available to be picked up. This notification is sent via text messages and sometimes (especially during Christmas) broadcasted through WhatsApp where there is need for prompt pick up before public holiday and closure of the pick-up venue. The RCCA also operates a community centre which opens twice a month for users in need of clothing, shoes, bags, household appliances, books, diapers, toiletries, etc. The items at the centre are donated by members and non-members and are made available to anyone in need of these for free. The RCCA Health Clinic operates once a month from where UK licensed medical professionals provide free health checkups, and consultations for interested service users. Where concerns are raised from the check-up i.e. high blood pressure or high glucose levels, recommendations such as getting appointment with the GP Our needs are as below: -Food support -Clothing and Shoes -Household items to support those struggling to afford the basics Below are some of the other activities we do to help and support the communities: - General charitable purposes - Religious activities - Children/young people - Elderly/old people - The general public/mankind - Provides buildings/facilities/open space - Provides services - Provides advocacy/advice/information - Student package

Hebburn Helps is a community support group providing food, clothing and baby equipment to families and individuals during time of hardship and financial crisis.

Bilton Hall Community Trust was originally set up as Low Simonside Community Association in 1979, a former school site which transferred to the now Simonside Primary School in Jarrow. The Trust is now a registered charity (1171907) since March 6th, 2017. The Trust was formed to develop and manage the Community Centre with the aim of turning it into a successful, self-sustaining centre, providing the community with somewhere they can come to learn, relax and engage in activities. With a 40 year lease secured, ​Gradually over time, the Trust will invested in the Community Centre, securing capital grants and fundraising to improve the facilities. With further grant funding established in future will look to secure staff to help manage the site. ​Today the community centre is a thriving with around 20,000 visits from the South Tyneside community per year. ​The Centre has: 3 permanent tenants hiring space within the centre 20 casual user groups who offer activities and classes on a weekly basis A community cafe open 6 days a week, providing affordable and healthy food to the local and wider community And an events team providing large scale events for the community to attend. The Trust is on its way to a 100% financial sustainability by maximising the income generation techniques above and this will allow the organisation to become less grant funded reliant and more financially secure for future generations to benefit from the centre. Purpose To create opportunities for the benefit of the communities we serve Vision Our communities will have positive and inclusive engagement within their community facilities Values AMBITIOUS We will push ourselves to be best practice and achieve more and become a leader in our fields. COMMUNITY LED We will listen to the views and needs of our community, incorporate these into planning and feedback. RESPECTFUL We will consider the impact of the work we do, ensuring it compliments others yet achieves best standards. RESPONSIVE We will be quick to act and make the most of an opportunity or to address a need. RESILIENT We will respond to changing needs and priorities to ensure we are resilient for the future. ​ Strategic Priorities Improving Our Facilities We will secure investment into our community facilities to ensure they become go to destinations that meet the expectations of today. They will have facilities with high standards throughout and provide flexible booking spaces to accommodate a wide range of clients. ​Growing Strong Community Businesses We will grow our community businesses to become leaders in the fields of events, catering and facility hire with well recognised brands. Our community businesses will diversify their income streams to ensure they become robust businesses that can support our trading arm. ​Responding to Community Need We will develop and deliver a range of community development programs