Let's Get Digital North East
We had an inspiring day at the Let’s Get Digital North East event at St James' Park, delivered in partnership with Digital Unite and Capgemini. It was fantastic to see so many people from across the public, private and VCSE sectors come together to share ideas, challenge thinking, build connections and make action pledges around digital inclusion.
Throughout the day, we heard powerful stories from organisations supporting communities across the North East, including young people and those living in rural areas. The conversations highlighted just how important collaboration is when tackling digital exclusion, and how much can be achieved when organisations work together and share knowledge, experience and resources.
We were also proud to present about the important role young people can play in digital inclusion. During our session, we shared how young people are helping support older people to build confidence with technology through our Toasty Tuesday club. From helping with phones and tablets to supporting people to access online services and stay connected, it showed how intergenerational learning can make a real difference within communities.
Wellbeing / January 15th, 2026
Employability / January 15th, 2026
Aimee's Reflections on 2025
With the start of a new year (and a brief break in the busyness of third acadmic year spent at Building Self-Belief!) I wanted to reflect on some highlights during the latter part of 2025, a brilliant year that will stick with me for a long time!
Wellbeing / December 18th, 2024
Employability / December 18th, 2024
The Meadow Well Teenage Wellbeing Programme With Norham High School
The Meadow Well Teenage Wellbeing Programme, in partnership with Norham High School, aimed to enhance the mental health, self-esteem, and aspirations of teenagers living on the Meadow Well Estate in North Shields. The programme focused on improving community engagement and exploring long-term potential, with an emphasis on employability skills and higher education, particularly in arts and creative industries.
Employability / January 27th, 2025
A Guide of the Grants and Funds Available for Young People in Education
Many young people in the north east may be eligible for grants and funds to support them through their education, from places such as Point North, Nat West or Atom Bank. There is a variety of support available for a range of ages and students at different stages of their educational journey, so check out this guide to see if anything is suitable for you!