Our key initiatives include:
Food & Essentials Support
Providing food parcels, hygiene kits, and emergency supplies to families facing hardship, especially during times of crisis.
Health & Wellbeing Programs
Hosting mental health workshops, fitness sessions, sport, mentorship, counselling, information, advice, guidance, and wellness check-ins to support both physical and emotional wellbeing.
Youth Empowerment Programs
Offering after-school activities, mentorship, life skills training, and creative opportunities to help young people thrive.
PARENTS INTERACTIVE SPACE
A space for parents and families to connect, create, and grow.
We know we can only reach children because you, the parents, trust and release them to us—and we’re here to celebrate that partnership. That’s why we’ve created a vibrant, supportive space where families can enjoy quality time together through cooking, crafting, reading, and games.
Parents can also explore:
- Digital skills workshops (basic phone/computer use, online safety, working from home).
- Health and wellbeing sessions (yoga, light exercise, nutrition talks, free health checks)
- Creative outlets (writing, photography, storytelling)
- Support groups (mental health, relationships, parenting)
- Mentoring & business support (CV help, interview prep, networking)
- Family Game Night: Board games, card games, bingo, or trivia.
- Family Relay Races: Sack races, three-legged races, or wheelbarrow races with parent-child pairs.
- Family Talent ShowSinging, dancing, magic tricks — open to all ages.
- Sports
- Build-a-Fort Challenge: Families use blankets, boxes, or craft supplies to build a creative fort.
- Minute to Win It" Family EditionFast-paced games using household items with parent-child teams.
- We also host fun family events and community days to build bonds and make memories. This space is for you — the parents. To be celebrated, supported, and empowered. Come connect, grow, and enjoy.
Digital Inclusion & Skills Training
Bridging the digital divide by offering IT workshops, device donations, and training in essential digital skills.
Social Justice & Advocacy Campaigns
Raising awareness and taking action on key issues like inequality, discrimination, housing, and education access.
Community Clean-Up & Greening
Volunteer-led efforts to clean streets, plant gardens, and transform shared spaces into places of pride and safety.
Employment Support
We offer comprehensive employment support to help individuals prepare for and succeed in the workforce. Our services include personalized guidance on job applications and job references, education, and training support, hands-on support with building strong CVs, and practical training in Microsoft Office tools like Word, Excel, and Outlook. Whether you're entering the job market for the first time or looking to re-enter, we’re here to support every step of your journey.
Housing Support
Our housing support services assist individuals and families in finding and maintaining secure, affordable housing. We offer help with housing applications, landlord communication, transitional housing, and ongoing support to ensure long-term stability.
Older people support
At New Horizon Sunderland, we support, celebrate, and empower older adults to live healthy, connected, and fulfilling lives. Through wellness programs, social activities, lifelong learning, digital inclusion, advocacy, and practical support, we help older people stay active, engaged, and valued in their communities.