News from Family Gateway
Coronavirus Update – w/c March 23rd 2020
We're continuing to offer support to families with complex issues who need our help, as much as we can and within government guidelines. Our Family Entrepreneurs are working from home and providing support via telephone calls in order to maintain contact and ensure...
From Teen Mum to MUA – International Women’s Day
After falling pregnant as a teenager, Hannah left school with no qualifications. Her confidence hit rock bottom when her daughter was born as she lost a lot of her school friends. “I was a child holding my own child, just all of a sudden – a mother.” Hannah and her...
Barefoot Professional Model in Action: Tearaway Teen
When a young male was referred to us from the Young Offenders Team in Newcastle for stealing cars, smashing property and joyriding, conflict in his family and with his probation officer was at an all–time high. Multiple school exclusions, drug taking and getting no...
3 Peaks Challenge Fundraising
Larry is doing the incredible 3 Peaks Challenge in Keswick on Saturday 16th May to raise funds for us! 🤩 "I want to help break the cycle of child poverty. The 3 peaks is 18.5 miles up and down Catbells, Walla Crag and Latrigg, but what they don't tell you when you...
We Won! Locality Awards – Transforming Lives 2019
We’re over the moon to announce that we won the Locality Award for Transforming Lives!
From Woes to Wellness: Mandie’s Story
The day before her birthday and wedding anniversary, Mandie’s husband died suddenly aged just 39. Mandie was left alone to care for her young daughter. Struggling with grief after the devastating and unexpected bereavement, nine-year-old Tiana was also dealing with...
Helping Bereaved Children
Under our Improving Futures programme, we’ve been working with some primary school children who lost their dad.
Health and wellbeing fair to go ahead
We’re pleased to announce that our planned health fair is going ahead!
Family Entrepreneurs: Helping a forgotten child
While most children are back to school and settled back into their routine, for some it’s not that simple…
Our Great North Run Champions!
A massive good luck to Lee, Stephanie, Lara, Kevin and Emma for the Great North Run on Sunday!