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.
Wellbeing / July 18th, 2018
Dealing With Pressures in Education
Building self-belief in our young people is an essential element of their education. I recently received a thank you card from a Year 11 student who said “In such a short time period you have been amazing, thank you so much for helping me and being so kind.
Fundraising / May 9th, 2025
Year 11 Captain Alex - Kye’s Kick-Off
Year 11 captain Alex gives a quick shoutout ahead of Kye’s Kick-Off charity match! Alex shares his support and excitement for the upcoming game, raising funds for a great cause. Let’s get behind the teams and make it a day to remember!
Volunteering / September 20th, 2023
Happy 5th Birthday Building Self-Belief CIO- Building Self-Belief Annual General Meeting 2023
As a celebration of our 5th Birthday, Building Self-Belief invited our young people, staff, trustees, funders and supporters to the Derwent Manor on the 7th September 2023. What a fabulous day we had.