'Two Hundred Years Later'
This project was created to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the 1826 Stargate Pit Disaster near Ryton, Gateshead, in partnership with Building Self Belief CIO and Crookhill Primary School. Through a series of original poems, we reflected on the human impact of the disaster and gave a voice to the people, families, and community affected by the events of 1826.Created for the 200th anniversary commemorations, this poem looks at how the Stargate Pit Disaster is still remembered today and how the lives lost continue to be honoured by the local community two centuries later.
Youth Social Action / June 3rd, 2026
Wellbeing and the Arts / June 3rd, 2026
Benfieldside Community Garden / June 3rd, 2026
Creating our Very own Fairy Garden
When we asked the children at our Children's Gardening Club, what they thought was missing from our community garden, the one thing they all really wanted was their very own Fary Garden. Take a look at our short film about the creation of the Benfieldside Fairy Garden, they have made a fabulous job of it!
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.
Aspirations and Future Planning / October 17th, 2024
Know Your Neighbourhood Project / October 17th, 2024
'Inclusion - How to Include without Excluding' A talk for the Digital Leaders online Conference
A talk by Christine Thomas with thoughts about how to empower individuals, particularly those with SEND, and within the context of her experiences as a teacher and manager of English in secondary schools.