Rural Us Wellbeing (Continues)Project
“Working together for mental wellbeing”
We are happy to announce that The National Lottery Community Fund has awarded our Rural Us (continues) Project £191,963.00 over 3 years to help communities in North Northumberland.
The Rural Us Wellbeing Project is led by the North Northumberland Voluntary Forum and was originally funded by The National Lottery Community Fund. Created in 2019, its purpose is to alleviate feelings of loneliness and isolation caused by rural living. Our catchment extends from Berwick down to Amble, across to Rothbury and back up to the Border.
We believe that no one should be marginalised or overlooked simply because of where they live, therefore it is our mission to work in support of all services and residents with the focus on making connections, removing barriers and providing opportunities for people of all ages to engage in the community to which they belong.
Mapping of statutory and voluntary schemes and groups in every locality is ongoing and we work in partnership with each one. This allows our dedicated Wellbeing Officer to ensure the support we deliver is person centred and tailored to the interests and location of the individual.
Wherever there are gaps we are able to offer encouragement and funding to anyone who would like to set up a group. Following the principles of asset based community development we use the imagination, enthusiasm and experience of the people we meet to ensure that we are both inclusive and sustainable.
The purposes of this continuation funding will be to focus on Holy Island, Seahouses, North Sunderland and Beadnell plus other very small rural settlements.
We have just recently appointed Karen Ridley as the new project officer for Rural Us (Continues) and more details about the project will be announced once Karen takes up her post at the beginning of November 2024. (Oct 24)
For more information and updates please contact – Office: 01289 304141 (Answer phone only)
Web page updated 23 Sep 24
NNVF (WARM HUB) to deliver a weekly WARM HUB ‘Crafternoon-Tea’. Call into Berwick Voluntary Centre every Wednesday afternoon from 1pm – 3pm and enjoy a cuppa, slice of cake and take part in a ‘crafty’ activity. This is a FREE event – coffee/tea, cake and craft materials all provided by the WARM HUB!