Each winter demand for our social groups increases, with people looking for a warm place, a warm meal and most of all a warm welcome.
In the winter of 2023/4 we saw an increase of 65% on the previous year, with over 2000 people coming to us, from after school and holiday clubs for families to luncheon clubs and active groups for older and vulnerable adults.
This year we anticipate an even bigger turn out for our groups as the Cost of Living Crisis and rising energy prices continue to make it harder to spread the cost, particularly for those on fixed incomes.
We have received crucial funding support from Community Foundation Tyne and Wear, along with our core funders Hexham Town Council and the Sir James Knott Trust, but we are in need of around £5000 more to be able to offer the same level of activity as last winter.
Any donation is gratefully received:
£3 will provide a child with a meal and meaningful activity at our After School Stay and Plays.
£7 will pay for a taxi to and from the Centre for someone with mobility issues.
£15 will provide Christmas Dinner for someone who would otherwise be alone.
£60 will pay for a Playworker for the day during the school holidays
£100 will pay for Sunday Lunch for up to 15 people living in social isolation