My Own Private Hell

Consett Heritage Project / November 20th, 2024

My Own Private Hell

My Own Private Hell was created by Tyler, Phillip, Indi-Skye, Erin, Mason, and Adam from Moorside Primary School. The poem explores the awe and danger of working in the steelworks, capturing both the wonders and the harsh realities of the job.

Benfieldside Community Garden / October 21st, 2024

Duncan Barnett - Volunteer Podcast

Take a listen and discover the origins of our very own community garden. As a district councillor representing Benfieldside in the 1990s, listen to Duncan Barnett's description of the establishment of a community garden in Benfieldside, the very garden that we now call Benfieldside Community Garden.

Youth Social Action / September 1st, 2025

Celebrating Stanley / September 1st, 2025

Brad's Celebration of Stanley

Brad tells us about his knowledge of Stanley's mining past and the spirit of the past to the present.

Know Your Neighbourhood Project / August 19th, 2024

Happy 40th Birthday to Rendles of Consett!

On their 40th Birthday, Building Self-Belief would like to say a huge thank you to Rendles of Consett for their excellent products, service and support they have given us over the past year, to help us deliver our Household Support Fund.