Investors in the Environment, Building Self-Belief, working towards our Bronze Award.

Youth Social Action / Exercise, Health and Nutrition / Know Your Neighbourhood Project / October 4th, 2023

Building Self-Belief are delighted to be part of the Investors in the Environment, and working towards our Bronze Award.
Building Self-Belief are delighted to be part of the Investors in the Environment, and working towards our Bronze Award.

Youth Social Action / June 14th, 2022

Aspirations and Future Planning / June 14th, 2022

Exercise, Health and Nutrition / June 14th, 2022

Together For Our Planet Garden Transformation

In collaboration with local businesses and individuals we were able to transform Consett Academy's community garden. Our transformation project at Consett Academy helped our young people develop better connections with their peers, their communities and gave them a way of improving their own and other people’s lives for the better.

Celebrating Stanley / December 8th, 2025

Digital Inclusion / December 8th, 2025

Paul's Celebration of Stanley

Paul Fiddaman is Chief Executive of Karbon Homes. In his role he champions the people of the North East, and in particular his hometown of Stanley. Take a listen to his podcast outlining his love of Stanley and the impact the town has had on him over the years.

Consett Heritage Project / February 7th, 2025

Playing in the Red Dust - Moorside Primary School

This poem was created by Corben, Roxi, Lacey, Oscar, Leandra, and Millie from Moorside Primary School. It reflects their take on the red dust that once covered Consett — the cloud of iron oxide emitted during the Steelworks’ production because of this red clouds of dust would hang over the town, settling on cars and clothes hung out to dry, a sight captured in many photos of Consett from that time.