ABOUT US
OUR PURPOSE – MEET THE TEAMS
SOUTH TYNESIDE
South Tyneside has a rich history dating back to Roman times, with the life of Bede, the Jarrow March and the writings of Catherine Cookson. The beautiful South Shields Coastline is often seen as the backdrop for the end of the Great North Run. Today – like many areas across the country, South Tyneside faces economic as well as social changes and challenges, which affects all aspects of the community.
CHURCHES TOGETHER – SOUTH TYNESIDE
Churches Together South Tyneside (CTST) was set up by local churches that wanted to work together, with other faiths and the wider community to help local people who are experiencing distressing circumstances such as loneliness, poverty, isolation. We try to reach out with compassion, kindness and practical help and offer a helping hand, following gospel teaching. We also seek to raise awareness of issues facing contemporary society.
Nurturing Spirituality in Dementia
Maria Scurfield-Walton
Maria is a retired mental health nurse with 30 years career in the NHS with various roles in dementia care.
South Tyneside Street Angels
June Valente
Recruiting & training, stock & equipment, represents Street Angels at meetings and conferences.
Key - 2 - Life
Jo Benham-Brown
Manager of Key 2 Life – leads a team of volunteers running a large Foodbank, Food & Fun Holiday Programme, School Uniforms 4 All
Happy At Home
Margaret Stephenson Gray
Project Coordinator – Margaret took over the organisation and management of The Happy at Home Project eight years ago.
Miriam Reay
Project Support Worker – works with many vulnerable customers and those with complex needs as well as being a befriender.
David Sim
Events Coordinator – Involves arranging the transport, food and activities at our 4 Happy Hubs across the Borough.
