U3A is a learning co-operative of older people which enables members to share many educational, creative and leisrue activities. No qualifications are required and none are given.

Transition West Gateshead is a group attempting to raise awareness in the area about climate change and the need to reduce our carbon footprints.We get together to come up with ideas and projects to make the communities in the area more aware and

Turn2us helps people in financial need gain access to welfare benefits, charitable grants and other financial help – online, by phone and face to face through our partner organisations. We are part of Elizabeth Finn Care (link opens in a new window)

Two Castles Housing Association provides affordable homes for people over the age of 55. We have a range of sheltered accommodation across the north east in Gateshead and Sunderland offering a safe and secure environment to live whilst maintaining

We are committed to the safety of our communities throughout Tyne and Wear. Our aim is to keep you protected – whether we’re responding to an emergency or working to promote safety in our waters, on our roads and in our homes and businesses. Our most

Tyne Rivers Trust is the only independent environmental charity dedicated to improving the Tyne Catchment. We work with people and communities to protect and enhance the River Tyne and its tributaries, so they are healthy, biodiverse, and an asset

Helping everyone Explore the North by train . Working with and for our local communities The Tyne Valley Community Rail Partnership (TVCRP) was founded in 2004 and is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee. We work in close partnership with

We are a brand new Ladies American Football Team founded in January 2016 and the First Ladies team in Tyne and Wear We train every Sunday from 11am in Winlaton We welcome players from all over the North East Complete beginners Welcome Fitness level

We are a branch of the British Sub-Aqua Club. Our activities include scuba and snorkel training, snorkeling; local, uk-wide and foreign diving and diving holidays. The club meets at Dunston Pool on Monday evenings (excluding bank holidays) from 6

Meets at West Moor Community Centre, Benton Lane, Westmoor. NE12 7NP Ladies 4 part acapella singing. Mondays at 7.30pm