Building Futures East
@bfenewcastle.bsky.social
We’re a charity based in Walker, Newcastle.
Our projects include East End Women, Lifting Neighbourhoods Together, Food Bank, Employability & Riverside Roots
Our projects include East End Women, Lifting Neighbourhoods Together, Food Bank, Employability & Riverside Roots
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At Building Futures East we’re dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those in need.
We offer a range of services, including benefits advice, debt support, employment guidance, basic skills training, health & wellbeing support, food bank, vocational training, and domestic abuse services.
We offer a range of services, including benefits advice, debt support, employment guidance, basic skills training, health & wellbeing support, food bank, vocational training, and domestic abuse services.
We’re thrilled to bring you a fresh round of women-only #BigBikeRevival sessions, starting next month!
📍 Walker Riverside from 10am - 12.30, starting on 6th August
🚌 Bus fares reimbursed
☕ Refreshments provided
🚲 Bikes and helmets included
To book your space, call our office on 0191 263 2752
📍 Walker Riverside from 10am - 12.30, starting on 6th August
🚌 Bus fares reimbursed
☕ Refreshments provided
🚲 Bikes and helmets included
To book your space, call our office on 0191 263 2752
July 23, 2025 at 10:42 AM
We’re thrilled to bring you a fresh round of women-only #BigBikeRevival sessions, starting next month!
📍 Walker Riverside from 10am - 12.30, starting on 6th August
🚌 Bus fares reimbursed
☕ Refreshments provided
🚲 Bikes and helmets included
To book your space, call our office on 0191 263 2752
📍 Walker Riverside from 10am - 12.30, starting on 6th August
🚌 Bus fares reimbursed
☕ Refreshments provided
🚲 Bikes and helmets included
To book your space, call our office on 0191 263 2752
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Join us for our FREE Family Creative Workshop on Wed 6 Aug, 11am - 12.30pm. We are looking for the creative brains of 5-10 year olds to help us dream up ideas for this year's Christmas show! Come join us for a fun session, juice & biscuits will be provided. Book at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/fam...
Family Creative Workshop
FREE Family Creative Workshop
www.live.org.uk
July 22, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Join us for our FREE Family Creative Workshop on Wed 6 Aug, 11am - 12.30pm. We are looking for the creative brains of 5-10 year olds to help us dream up ideas for this year's Christmas show! Come join us for a fun session, juice & biscuits will be provided. Book at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/fam...
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A person has been falsely issuing parking fines and requesting they be paid in person
Drivers warned about new parking scam involving bogus traffic warden
Drivers warned about new parking scam involving bogus traffic warden
www.chroniclelive.co.uk
July 23, 2025 at 10:29 AM
A person has been falsely issuing parking fines and requesting they be paid in person
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At Building Futures East we’re dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those in need.
We offer a range of services, including benefits advice, debt support, employment guidance, basic skills training, health & wellbeing support, food bank, vocational training, and domestic abuse services.
We offer a range of services, including benefits advice, debt support, employment guidance, basic skills training, health & wellbeing support, food bank, vocational training, and domestic abuse services.
January 24, 2025 at 10:03 AM
At Building Futures East we’re dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those in need.
We offer a range of services, including benefits advice, debt support, employment guidance, basic skills training, health & wellbeing support, food bank, vocational training, and domestic abuse services.
We offer a range of services, including benefits advice, debt support, employment guidance, basic skills training, health & wellbeing support, food bank, vocational training, and domestic abuse services.
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As the UK continues to sizzle, a pharmacist has urged people on five common medications to make sure they're taking steps to keep their cool and avoid heat-related health issues
UK heatwave alert: Health warning for those on common medications
UK heatwave alert: Health warning for those on common medications
www.chroniclelive.co.uk
July 2, 2025 at 7:28 PM
As the UK continues to sizzle, a pharmacist has urged people on five common medications to make sure they're taking steps to keep their cool and avoid heat-related health issues
Our next food bank collection is this Saturday!
If you live in NE6 and want to get involved, please register here: bit.ly/BFECollections
If you live in NE6 and want to get involved, please register here: bit.ly/BFECollections
June 30, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Our next food bank collection is this Saturday!
If you live in NE6 and want to get involved, please register here: bit.ly/BFECollections
If you live in NE6 and want to get involved, please register here: bit.ly/BFECollections
We’re now an official White Ribbon UK Supporter Organisation 🎉
Through our work at East End Women, we’re proud to stand with others working to end men’s violence against women and girls.
Through our work at East End Women, we’re proud to stand with others working to end men’s violence against women and girls.
June 28, 2025 at 11:15 AM
We’re now an official White Ribbon UK Supporter Organisation 🎉
Through our work at East End Women, we’re proud to stand with others working to end men’s violence against women and girls.
Through our work at East End Women, we’re proud to stand with others working to end men’s violence against women and girls.
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Our latest blog reflects on some of the issues people face when dealing with #hatecrime in the community.
Our Hate Crime service ensures everyone gets the best possible support and advice. We stand together with all affected by #hatecrime #AdvocacyWorks
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/news-and-inf...
Our Hate Crime service ensures everyone gets the best possible support and advice. We stand together with all affected by #hatecrime #AdvocacyWorks
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/news-and-inf...
Is moving the victim really the solution to dealing with Hate Crime in Communities? - blog by Gill Edgar, Independent Advocate | Connected Voice
www.connectedvoice.org.uk
June 24, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Our latest blog reflects on some of the issues people face when dealing with #hatecrime in the community.
Our Hate Crime service ensures everyone gets the best possible support and advice. We stand together with all affected by #hatecrime #AdvocacyWorks
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/news-and-inf...
Our Hate Crime service ensures everyone gets the best possible support and advice. We stand together with all affected by #hatecrime #AdvocacyWorks
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/news-and-inf...
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The scheme is supported by Labour Health Secretary Wes Streeting, and hopes to save 5,000 lives a year
'DIY cervical screening' to be rolled out to reduce cases of cervical cancer
The scheme is supported by Labour Health Secretary Wes Streeting, and hopes to save 5,000 lives a year
www.chroniclelive.co.uk
June 24, 2025 at 8:22 AM
The scheme is supported by Labour Health Secretary Wes Streeting, and hopes to save 5,000 lives a year
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HEATON STAN JUNIORS
We’re proud to announce that Heaton Stannington Juniors has been named as a Club of the Year Finalist at the Northumberland Football Association Grassroots Football Awards 2025!
heatonstan.co.uk/heaton-stan-...
We’re proud to announce that Heaton Stannington Juniors has been named as a Club of the Year Finalist at the Northumberland Football Association Grassroots Football Awards 2025!
heatonstan.co.uk/heaton-stan-...
June 17, 2025 at 9:33 PM
HEATON STAN JUNIORS
We’re proud to announce that Heaton Stannington Juniors has been named as a Club of the Year Finalist at the Northumberland Football Association Grassroots Football Awards 2025!
heatonstan.co.uk/heaton-stan-...
We’re proud to announce that Heaton Stannington Juniors has been named as a Club of the Year Finalist at the Northumberland Football Association Grassroots Football Awards 2025!
heatonstan.co.uk/heaton-stan-...
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Crew members of the Zawisza Czarny Male Voice Shanty Choir will also be performing at quayside market
Polish ship to dock at Quayside with world's only sailing choir and singing crew
Crew members of the Zawisza Czarny Male Voice Shanty Choir will also be performing at quayside market
www.chroniclelive.co.uk
June 18, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Crew members of the Zawisza Czarny Male Voice Shanty Choir will also be performing at quayside market
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Join @michaeljrichardson.bsky.social and Sophie Lively for this panel discussion on Thursday 3 July at Newcastle University ⬇️
A conversation with young people and experts about the issues affecting young men and women.
Join us in Newcastle to discuss youth, masculinity and the political divide
A conversation with young people and experts about the issues affecting young men and women.
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June 16, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Join @michaeljrichardson.bsky.social and Sophie Lively for this panel discussion on Thursday 3 July at Newcastle University ⬇️
An update from our food bank:
With thanks to our team, our amazing volunteers and the incredible donations received throughout May from Walker Food Collection, Susan Taylor, Shepherd Offshore & The Bush Inn.
You can donate via our JustGiving page: www.justgiving.com/campaign/WalkerEmergencyAppeal
With thanks to our team, our amazing volunteers and the incredible donations received throughout May from Walker Food Collection, Susan Taylor, Shepherd Offshore & The Bush Inn.
You can donate via our JustGiving page: www.justgiving.com/campaign/WalkerEmergencyAppeal
June 11, 2025 at 8:02 AM
An update from our food bank:
With thanks to our team, our amazing volunteers and the incredible donations received throughout May from Walker Food Collection, Susan Taylor, Shepherd Offshore & The Bush Inn.
You can donate via our JustGiving page: www.justgiving.com/campaign/WalkerEmergencyAppeal
With thanks to our team, our amazing volunteers and the incredible donations received throughout May from Walker Food Collection, Susan Taylor, Shepherd Offshore & The Bush Inn.
You can donate via our JustGiving page: www.justgiving.com/campaign/WalkerEmergencyAppeal
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Warning! Got an old Eco7 or multi-rate electricity meter? The 'Radio Teleswitch Service' will be switched off at end of this month. It could mean your heating & hot water won't function properly, or incorrect bills. You need a meter upgrade now. Full help www.moneysavingexpert.com/utilities/re...
June 10, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Warning! Got an old Eco7 or multi-rate electricity meter? The 'Radio Teleswitch Service' will be switched off at end of this month. It could mean your heating & hot water won't function properly, or incorrect bills. You need a meter upgrade now. Full help www.moneysavingexpert.com/utilities/re...
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🎶 A went to Blaydon Races, 'twas on the ninth of June 🎵
Good luck to everyone gannin’ along the Scotswood Road later!
I always feel so proud seeing so many runners taking part in our iconic race 🏃♀️👟
Good luck to everyone gannin’ along the Scotswood Road later!
I always feel so proud seeing so many runners taking part in our iconic race 🏃♀️👟
June 9, 2025 at 3:59 PM
🎶 A went to Blaydon Races, 'twas on the ninth of June 🎵
Good luck to everyone gannin’ along the Scotswood Road later!
I always feel so proud seeing so many runners taking part in our iconic race 🏃♀️👟
Good luck to everyone gannin’ along the Scotswood Road later!
I always feel so proud seeing so many runners taking part in our iconic race 🏃♀️👟
Our Summer House has just been delivered – big thanks to Toff from Dunster House for dropping it off.
This is a big step forward for our outdoor space, and we can’t wait to get it built and in use… but we need a bit of help! Can you lend a hand? We’re looking for volunteers to help us build it 🛠️
This is a big step forward for our outdoor space, and we can’t wait to get it built and in use… but we need a bit of help! Can you lend a hand? We’re looking for volunteers to help us build it 🛠️
June 2, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Our Summer House has just been delivered – big thanks to Toff from Dunster House for dropping it off.
This is a big step forward for our outdoor space, and we can’t wait to get it built and in use… but we need a bit of help! Can you lend a hand? We’re looking for volunteers to help us build it 🛠️
This is a big step forward for our outdoor space, and we can’t wait to get it built and in use… but we need a bit of help! Can you lend a hand? We’re looking for volunteers to help us build it 🛠️
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A ragman’s horse and barrow, Shipley Street and Union Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, 1970, photo by Sirkka-Liisa Konttinen.
June 2, 2025 at 7:27 AM
A ragman’s horse and barrow, Shipley Street and Union Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, 1970, photo by Sirkka-Liisa Konttinen.
Shout Out to Iain from Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter!
Iain kindly dropped off surplus dog food with us this week. Thanks to this generous gesture, we’re able to continue including much-needed pet food in our emergency food parcels — because furry family members deserve support too.
Iain kindly dropped off surplus dog food with us this week. Thanks to this generous gesture, we’re able to continue including much-needed pet food in our emergency food parcels — because furry family members deserve support too.
May 31, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Shout Out to Iain from Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter!
Iain kindly dropped off surplus dog food with us this week. Thanks to this generous gesture, we’re able to continue including much-needed pet food in our emergency food parcels — because furry family members deserve support too.
Iain kindly dropped off surplus dog food with us this week. Thanks to this generous gesture, we’re able to continue including much-needed pet food in our emergency food parcels — because furry family members deserve support too.
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The UKHSA has warned that norovirus is 'incredibly infectious' with some groups at greater risk of suffering a more serious illness
UK health bosses issue 'stay home' alert for vomiting bug amid surge in cases
UK health bosses issue 'stay home' alert for vomiting bug amid surge in cases
www.chroniclelive.co.uk
May 27, 2025 at 11:36 AM
The UKHSA has warned that norovirus is 'incredibly infectious' with some groups at greater risk of suffering a more serious illness
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Get exploring this half term! 🧭 Kids go FREE, on buses, Metro and the Shields Ferry all week. Making family trips to the coast, our vibrant cities and historic towns more affordable. There’s plenty of great adventures to be had right across our beautiful region 🏖️
May 27, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Get exploring this half term! 🧭 Kids go FREE, on buses, Metro and the Shields Ferry all week. Making family trips to the coast, our vibrant cities and historic towns more affordable. There’s plenty of great adventures to be had right across our beautiful region 🏖️
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It’s common for parents to think they can't get Disability Living Allowance for their child when they can.
DLA isn’t just for children who are physically disabled. It can be given for a wide range of medical conditions.
Visit our website for more ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4mblIiZ
DLA isn’t just for children who are physically disabled. It can be given for a wide range of medical conditions.
Visit our website for more ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4mblIiZ
May 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM
It’s common for parents to think they can't get Disability Living Allowance for their child when they can.
DLA isn’t just for children who are physically disabled. It can be given for a wide range of medical conditions.
Visit our website for more ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4mblIiZ
DLA isn’t just for children who are physically disabled. It can be given for a wide range of medical conditions.
Visit our website for more ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4mblIiZ
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'We’d jump from the second-floor window on to a pile of mattresses. Sometimes we’d get a bit hurt, but we didn’t have any fear in those days.' Newcastle 1979, photo by Tish Murtha.
May 27, 2025 at 7:17 AM
'We’d jump from the second-floor window on to a pile of mattresses. Sometimes we’d get a bit hurt, but we didn’t have any fear in those days.' Newcastle 1979, photo by Tish Murtha.
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It's just over two weeks until the Discover Festival - showcasing the university's research and education to the public.
Taking place on Saturday 7 June, this activity-filled event is perfect for some free family fun. See what's on >> bit.ly/4dteoLs
Taking place on Saturday 7 June, this activity-filled event is perfect for some free family fun. See what's on >> bit.ly/4dteoLs
Discover Festival to inspire future generations in the North East
Discover Festival will take place at Newcastle University on Saturday, 7 June, in an exciting one-day event that will showcase the university’s research and education to people in the North East.
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May 23, 2025 at 12:35 PM
It's just over two weeks until the Discover Festival - showcasing the university's research and education to the public.
Taking place on Saturday 7 June, this activity-filled event is perfect for some free family fun. See what's on >> bit.ly/4dteoLs
Taking place on Saturday 7 June, this activity-filled event is perfect for some free family fun. See what's on >> bit.ly/4dteoLs
Our April Food Bank stats are here. If you’d like to donate to help those most in need here in the East End of Newcastle, visit our JustGiving page: www.justgiving.com/campaign/Wal...
May 23, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Our April Food Bank stats are here. If you’d like to donate to help those most in need here in the East End of Newcastle, visit our JustGiving page: www.justgiving.com/campaign/Wal...