Benfieldside Community Garden Official Launch
This video captures some special moments from the official launch of Building Self Belief’s very own community garden, a project we’ve been developing and working towards over the past few years. From the opening celebrations to people coming together in the garden, these moments reflect the hard work, care and collaboration that have gone into brining this space to life. We’re proud to celebrate the launch of a garden that will continue to support and inspire our community for years to come.Thank you to The National Lottery Community Fund for supporting this incredible project.
Celebrating Stanley / December 16th, 2025
"Watching not Living" Poem - South Stanley Junior School
This poem was created by Mary and Amelia, Year 6 pupils at South Stanley Junior School as part of our 'Celebrating Stanley' project.
Digital Inclusion / June 8th, 2026
Digital Unite Event
Join us in Consett for a half‑day event bringing together organisations across County Durham to explore what digital exclusion really looks like, who it affects, and how we can respond with empathy, creativity and practical support and understanding.
Self-Belief and Emotional Wellbeing / March 27th, 2025
Aspirations and Future Planning / March 27th, 2025
Boldon Colliery 'Bridging the Gap' Youth Employability Programme
The Boldon Colliery 'Bridging the Gap' Youth Employability Programme, supported by the Wellesley Trust through the Tyne & Wear and Northumberland Community Foundation, aimed to boost the aspirations, employability, and self-esteem of Year 10 students at Boldon School. Over 12 weeks, students took part in workshops on topics like healthy living, CV writing, and emotional wellbeing, developing key skills in communication, confidence, and debt management. They also visited Bay Plastics and took part in a team-building Go-Karting activit