South Tyneside Council

We’re being funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to renovate four community spaces in South Tyneside.

We’ll be working on four community projects across the district, to transform community spaces to build pride in place and community cohesion, all whilst boosting skills and employability amongst young people, those who are unemployed or at risk of disengagement. Projects impacting sports and physical activity will be match-funded by our National Partnership with Sport England.

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Harton Westoe Miners Welfare Club

A sports club supporting the wellbeing of all people in their local community and helping to make life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience. Their sports and recreational facilities host many different sports including football, gymnastics, bowls and cricket, as well as a function room. However there was little storage for all of the different sports to safely store the equipment at the venue. We created a stud wall across the full length of the function room, split into four lockable storage cupboards.

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Boldon Colliery FC

We’re helping this football and cricket club to become more inclusive for their growing female football teams. Co-funded by Barclays Community Football Fund.

Bilton Hall Community Trust

Bilton Hall Community Trust, based in Low Simonside, Jarrow, has been a vital part of the community since 1979, offering a wide range of educational, recreational, and social activities.

We supported the Trust with a two-phase project to revitalise the space. In phase one, we repainted and enhanced a multi-use space, showcasing artwork created by the community. Phase two focused on building garden planters and structures, turning a new outdoor area into a community garden for growing plants and vegetables.

This project aimed to provide a much-needed makeover for the centre, especially after the devastating flooding last year, enabling it to open its doors to more local residents and create a welcoming, vibrant community space.

Project partners included, South Tyneside Council (UKSPF) and Dulux.

 “The students have gained so much in such a short time! It’s been an incredibly valuable experience for them, helping to build both their skills and confidence.”

Kate Lamb Assistant, Head Teacher Epinay Business and Enterprise School