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Featured Programme

Unity Through Action – Youth Volunteering Collective

A weekly programme for ages 13–18 bringing young people together through meaningful volunteering.

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✔ Build confidence and teamwork

✔ Make a real impact in the community

✔ Gain skills for future education and employment

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Our Impact

Making a Real Difference in Our Community

250+

Young people supported: Improved confidence, school attendance, and life skills - Figures based on 2024-25 Programme delivery​

150+

Families supported: Help with budgeting, wellbeing, and stability -

Figures based on 2024-25 Programme delivery

20+

Community Partnerships: Working with schools and other local community groups​​​

- Figures based on 2024-25 Programme delivery

Skills

Skills That Change  Lives: From sewing and hairdressing to business support.​

- Figures based on 2024-25 Programme delivery​​

How You Can Get Involved

Choose how You Want to Make a Difference

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Get Support

Access mentoring, youth programmes, and family support services

Get Help
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Volunteer

Support young people, share your skills, and give back to your community​

Join Us
Testimonials

Real Story

“Before joining, my son struggled with confidence…”

“BEST Initiatives has made such a difference in my son’s life. His confidence has grown, and he now looks forward to attending sessions. It’s a safe space where he feels understood and encouraged.”

— Andrew, Newcastle

Why This Matters

Too many families face barriers they shouldn’t have to.

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From poverty and housing challenges to lack of safe spaces and opportunities, many BME families and young people are being left behind.​​

We exist to change that.

Through trusted community support, we help people feel seen, supported, and empowered to move forward.

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We Work

Where We Work

Supporting communities across Newcastle & Gateshead

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We deliver programmes in:

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✔ Schools

✔ Community centres

✔ Faith spaces

Contact Us

Have Questions or Want to Get Involved?

We’d love to hear from you.

Phone: 0795 548 36 36

Email: admin@bestinitiatives.org

Address: 1st floor, Right, Carr Ellison, William Armstrong Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7YA

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