help with health costs for people on a low income, receive benefits or have certain medical conditions.

is a high street bank which offers basic bank accounts

Search provides community activities and support for older people in the West of Newcastle.

St Vincent’s Centre, Newcastle is part of the Saint Vincent de Paul Society, offering support to the local community.

Loan sharks are unlicensed money lenders who often charge very high interest rates and sometimes use threats and violence to frighten people who can’t pay back their loan. If you think that you or someone you know has borrowed money from a loan shark you are under no legal obligation to repay the debt. If you’re worried contact the Stop Loan Sharks Team today.

Information and advice for asylum seekers, refugees and other migrants.

The Hygiene Bank is a charity that collects and redistributes donated toiletries, hygiene, beauty, and personal care items to other charities, voluntary organisations and schools.

The Financial Ability project works with businesses to help improve the financial wellbeing of their staff. The cost of living crisis is negatively impacting workers and in some cases, money problems are affecting their performance at work.

The project includes the Money Exchange online workshops & podcasts with information and advice for you to have better control of your finances.

the Owl Tree Children’s Café is a community café and themed play space for families with children up to the age of 5 years old.

You can book a slot at the cafe for you and your child or as a group. Each week in the café they have a different theme for small world play, role play, sensory play crafts and songs for children.

They also hold parent meet ups and peer support. The Owl Tree cafe is in the Owl tree community nest, where a range of parent support sessions, other groups and activities are held.

The Kitchen serves hot food for free to people who need it in Newcastle at their Alison Court venue and on the streets.