Bright Futures North East

Bright Futures are a registered charity working with young women aged 11-25 to give them a brighter future by raising their self-esteem and confidence.

Address: Community Hub, 459 John Williamson Street, South Shields, NE33 5HP, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
Telephone number: 0191 455 1196 / 07484904676

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Contents 

  1. Overview
  2. Support available
  3. Who can access the service
  4. How to access the service 

Overview

Bright Futures North East provides a range of innovative work with young women within their communities in order to give them safe and interesting things to do on evenings and at weekends.

They support young women around a range of issues which affect them including alcohol and substance misuse, sexual health and relationships, homelessness, family relationships, friendships, school, education, training, crime and anti-social behaviour.


Support available

  • Life and Social Development
  • Managing & Maintaining Healthy Relationships
  • Personal Safety Programme
  • Avoiding Violent and Exploitative Situations
  • Girls Standing Up! Project (aims to tackle violence against women and girls and the gender stereotypes that contribute to this)
  • Young mums support
  • Mini Ambassador Programme
  • Bright Futures Friendship Group
  • Evening Youth Work
  • Fitness session
  • Future Hope group
  • Employability programme
  • School drop-ins

Who can access the service

Young women up to the age of 25.


How to access the service

In most cases, you will need to be referred to this service.

However, if you want to enquire or are interested in any of the courses they provide or attending a support group, please get in touch using the contact details provided.