Please note: owing to the position on Covid 19 and the Coronavirus, some organisations and venues will be closed, some will deliver their services differently. You can find the organisation website address on InformationNOW and visit their site for updates.

West End Women and Girls Centre

From April 2020

Scran 4 Fam delivery of soup each day between 12 and 2pm. Ring tel number below. Ring or text mobile or use Facebook messenger

areas include Elswick, Arthurs Hill, Benwell, Scotswood, Denton Burn and Fenham

register providing your name, address, postcode and how many people in your household

they will follow Public Health guidelines in food preparation and handling and Government guidelines on social distancing

They have a YouTube channel to keep in touch with members during lockdown

West End Women and Girls Centre supports women and girls to develop skills and confidence. Their services include:

individual support
information and advice
advocacy
referrals to relevant agencies
women’s groups: One Stop Shop, Knit and Natter, Women’s Gardening, Friday cookery
families groups
girls groups
support to victims 11 to 25 years old of domestic violence, honour based violence and forced marriage
training courses
Edible Elswick and West End Community Bakery. The bakery takes orders for one off or regular events, host event stalls, works with local food businesses and sells to the public
drop in benefits advice from North East Law Centre during term time on Wednesdays 9am to 11am