PENNYWELL NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE
HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
We offer a range of activities aimed at socially isolated, vulnerable adults (e.g. the elderly, those with mental and physical disabilities) that give opportunities for individuals to meet new people, increase their social interaction and build new social relationships through the connections they make. This leads to reduced feelings of loneliness and isolation and improves their emotional and mental well-being.
PEER MENTORS
The most socially isolated residents in the local community are ‘Peer Mentor’ volunteers here at Pennywell Neighbourhood Centre and support the engagement of the most vulnerable local people. Peer Mentors work alongside the Peer Mentor Support Worker to offer encouragement, assist with session delivery and help other project users play a leading role in designing and delivering the programme of activities.
BREAKOUT
Our programme of activities and visits for children aged up to eleven and their parents during the school holidays.
NORTH EAST DEMENTIA CARE
We host North East Dementia Care in our building which offers day care support to people living with Dementia in Sunderland and the surrounding areas. Day care includes; stimulating activities, hot lunch and transport.
The health and well-being skills programme includes a clear referral pathway for our clients to access their services, their clients to participate in our activities and for joint projects.
THE BREAD AND BUTTER THING (TBBT)
The Bread and Butter Thing is a food surplus distribution charity that offers a weekly shop for just £8.50.
Funded by Gentoo, Pennywell Neighbourhood Centre was the first hub to open in Sunderland on 9th November 2022.
It provides local residents with the opportunity to sign up and gain access to an average of £35 worth of items, including fresh fruit and veg, fridge favourites and cupboard staples, for £8.50 a week.
Initial sign-up is free and you only pay for the bags of shopping you buy.
Alongside the supply of food, The Bread and Butter Thing will be working with Pennywell Neighbourhood Centre and its partners to signpost any members who may need advice or practical solutions with debt, managing utilities, help with housing and more.
It’s really easy to signup to TBBT…
Step 1 - Text 07860 063304 with your full name, postcode, and the name of the hub you will be collecting from: Pennywell
Step 2 - Select the size of order you want to receive: Family - £8.50.
Step 3 - We’ll send you a text every Monday to see if you want an order. Just reply “YES” by10:00AM the next day. We’ll deliver your order to Pennywell on Wednesdays at 12.15pm
Step 4 -Collect and pay for your goods from Pennywell Neighbourhood Centre.
(Don't forget - someone can collect on your behalf if you can't make it
and we also accept Healthy Start Vouchers).