RHS School Gardening Awards Levels 1 & 2

Know Your Neighbourhood Project / Benfieldside Community Garden / January 13th, 2025

We are proud to share that we have achieved both Level 1 and Level 2 of the RHS Campaign for School Gardening Awards for our work renovating Benfieldside Community Garden! We have been working to develop our knowledge of gardening, make the garden more accessible, learn new skills and work together to improve our wellbeing. We have received a variety of seeds to plant in the garden, a growing calendar and certificates. Thank you to all of our amazing volunteers who help to make this happen! Next step- Level 3!

Find out more about Benfieldside Community Garden here

Kye's Kick Off / September 30th, 2025

North East Charity Awards Reel

Our ‘Kye’s Kick Off Group’ won the Young Charity Champion of the Year award. We couldn’t be more proud of what this fantastic group of young people have achieved in memory of their beloved friend Kye. See the event reel below!

Aspirations and Future Planning / October 3rd, 2023

Know Your Neighbourhood Project / October 3rd, 2023

Why Volunteer?

Volunteering can be one of the most rewarding things that you can do in life. It takes a very special person to give up their own time to help others in need. As part of our Know Your Neighbourhood programme, you have the opportunity to join our team and make a difference in our community.

Consett Heritage Project / February 5th, 2024

Voices of Consett - Sadie (The Bra Lady)

Before earning the title of "Sadie the Bra Lady," Sadie Ayton worked in the steelworks following her school years. She initially found employment at Richmond's the Solicitors before transitioning into the role of a 'Ticky Woman,' collecting credit payments by visiting houses.