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.
WOMEN INTERACTIVE SPACE
The Women Interactive Space at New Horizon Sunderland is a safe, fun, and supportive place for women and families. We create space for mothers and their children to spend quality time together through cooking, crafting, reading, games, and other creative activities. These sessions help families grow, learn, and bond with one another.
We also teach basic computer and phone skills, offer tips on staying safe online, and talk about how to work from home using digital tools. Women can also join us for yoga, meditation, and light exercise to improve their health and wellbeing. We provide information on nutrition, reproductive health, and offer free or low-cost health check-ups.
We run support groups where women can talk about mental health, self-esteem, and relationships. Women who have experienced domestic abuse can join our survivor support sessions. We also run mentoring programs to help build confidence and friendship.
We support women who want to work or start their own businesses. We help them build CVs, prepare for interviews, and meet other women in business through networking events. There are creative sessions like writing, photography, storytelling, and fun family events such as talent shows, games, and challenges that help bring joy and connection.
In our community work, we organize clean-up days, support charity drives, and raise awareness about women’s rights and girls' education. We also work with local schools and organizations to make a bigger impact together.
All women, especially mothers with children, are welcome. We are here to help you grow, connect, and feel supported.
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.
Family focused activities
- 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 Show
Singing, dancing, magic tricks — open to all ages.
- Build-a-Fort Challenge
Families use blankets, boxes, or craft supplies to build a creative fort.
- Minute to Win It" Family Edition
Fast-paced games using household items with parent-child teams.