Niamh McDonald - Consett Heritage Podcast
Niamh volunteers with Building Self-Belief as a member of their Youth Panel and is also studying towards a Masters of Planning at Newcastle University. Niamh has been able to support projects run by BSB and add both a professional and personal perspective on a whole host of projects. She understands the connections young people forge to places and spaces, and why it is so important that they are well served by public spaces and projects. She was delighted to win the Nuclear Institute's Young Generation Network's North East competition on behalf of BSB, speaking about empowering community voices and the part they should play in community projects and planning.
Self-Belief and Emotional Wellbeing / January 6th, 2026
Youth Social Action / January 6th, 2026
Household Support Fund-Over £95,000 distributed!
Over the last few months we have distributed over £95,000.00 from our Household Support Fund. This has mainly been within the Consett and Stanley area. We have provided numerous ovens, washing machines, dryers, as well as food vouchers. Alongside this we have distributed over 300 winter warmer packs to local children.
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.
Self-Belief and Emotional Wellbeing / March 16th, 2022
Wellbeing and the Arts / March 16th, 2022
Teenage Boys Mental Wellbeing and Prevention of Poverty Programme
Within the context of Covid and the devastating impact Lockdown has had on all young people, we believed that it was even more important to find a way to ensure our work was delivered to the young people most in need.