Food poverty and cost of living support

Newcastle Foodbank

Emergency food parcels and welfare support for individuals and families in need across Newcastle, helping people through financial hardship and crisis.

Homelessness and housing insecurity

Crisis Skylight Newcastle

Practical support for people experiencing homelessness or at risk of it in Newcastle, helping people rebuild stability, access housing and move forward.

Youth support, counselling and advice

Streetwise Young People's Project

Free, confidential advice, counselling, youth work, outreach and emotional wellbeing support for young people, students and families across Newcastle.

Accessibility, inclusion and independent living

Disability North

A user-led charity supporting disabled people, older people, families and carers with practical information, advice and support around disability and independent living.

Vulnerability, recovery and social support

Changing Lives

Frontline support for people facing difficult circumstances in Newcastle and the North East, including homelessness, social exclusion and the path toward stability and independence.

Animal welfare and responsible ownership

Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter

A long-standing Newcastle animal welfare charity rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming dogs and cats across the North East.

Mental health and wellbeing

Tyneside and Northumberland Mind

Local mental health support, education and wellbeing services across Tyneside and Northumberland, reducing stigma and improving access to practical help.

Voluntary sector, community groups and volunteering

Connected Voice

Support, development, advocacy and networking for voluntary and community organisations across Newcastle and Gateshead, plus volunteering opportunities for individuals.

Green spaces, parks and outdoor community

Friends of Leazes Park

A volunteer community group dedicated to protecting, maintaining and improving Leazes Park - one of Newcastle city centre's most loved green spaces, right on the doorstep of NE1.

Please note: this page is a community signposting resource, not a paid partnership page or professional advice service. Information is shared in good faith to help Newcastle residents find support. If someone is in immediate danger, please contact the emergency services on 999.