News from Family Gateway
The end of an era for Pauline as she leaves Family Gateway
After 8 years, it’s time for Pauline to pass on the baton of Family Gateway’s Chief Executive to the next leader. It's a sad time but we know that she looks back with fondness and pride at what's been achieved and with what is still to come. Pauline said: “I started...
First for North East as Age UK to open Dementia Meeting Centre at Howdon Community Hub
Life-changing centres where people living with Dementia and their families can receive vital support are set to appear in the North East for the first time. We're so proud to be one of Age UK's Dementia Meeting Centres, offering individually-tailored, expert-led...
Build Trust, Reduce Crime: Supporting the police to tackle violent crime in our community
We’ve been working with Northumbria Police’s Violence Reduction Unit to support some of the most vulnerable young people in our local area. The purpose of the VRU is to improve lives to prevent crime, and one of the key ways to do that is early intervention. By...
We’re Hiring!
We currently have vacancies for Family Entrepreneurs to support our growing portfolio of programmes that work with families, children and young people. As a Family Entrepreneurs you will be required to provide support to families who are experiencing a range of issues...
Homeless and seeking asylum to starting nursing: how we helped a mum turn her life around
After being referred to us by a housing officer, we made contact with a family who were living in a homeless unit. They were waiting for their fifth home since arriving in England. Their three children were on Social Services’ Child in Need plan, which meant there was...
Pregnant and preparing: how our FEs helped a Mum find stability
Our new project, funded by the Masonic Foundation, was a perfect fit for her needs and she was hugely relieved to be able to get help and have someone really listen to her and her family.
Can you take on our summer challenge?
Do you think you and your family could run, walk or cycle a shared 13.1 miles (a half marathon!) over the summer holidays? Find out how to take part here: 13.1 challenge - How to take part For your 13.1 miles Summer Family Challenge fundraising pack, email...
Are you feeling a bit crafty? Can you help make homemade face masks for Family Gateway?
About our charity Whilst coronavirus has impacted many people, vulnerable families and children have felt the impact more than most. Especially those with already complex issues like un-employments, financial distress, addiction, domestic abuse and poor health and...
Face Masks, Indie Music and Pies: A Typical Week in Fundraising
Did you know it's #smallcharityweek 15-20th June? With this in mind we thought we’d share an insight into the world of fundraising and how vital community and corporate fundraising is to small charities, in particular Family Gateway. Here’s Vicki Stone, our...
Emotional time-bomb: poverty, furlough and family tensions
When a family has a range of complex issues and challenging circumstances that are all interlinked, the road to recovery and resilience can be long and difficult - especially if you are untrusting of services and agencies and scared to ask for help. Add to that a...