Shildon Alive

Shildon Alive-A St John’s Church Project is a community project run by the community, for the community.

At Shildon Alive you can make a contribution to one of our projects, share your skills and experience, learn new skills and make friends. We bring people together, promote health and wellbeing, support you as you grow and reach your full potential as part of the community.

We will offer you help and advice in a crisis. We also offer rewarding volunteer opportunities, and support you in that role as you gain in confidence and develop new skills. We offer a friendly ear and advocacy service as you shape your own life, the lives of others around you and the wider community.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Gardening at our community gardens

Fundraising and events

Helping out at the foodbank

Credit Union collection point

Support Services:

Drop in Advocacy Services:

Stonham Housing support every Wednesdays 10am -12pm.

MOVINON housing support every Thursday 2:00pm – 4:00pm

OPENING TIMES FOR HUB & CREDIT UNION

Mon 10.00am – 4.00pm

Tues 10.00am  – 4.00pm (Stonham Housing Drop-In 1.30pm-3.30pm)
(mobile advocacy available 9:30am – 11:30am bookable appointments available)

Wed various courses Pending

Thurs 10.00am – 4.00pm (MoveinOn Drop In 2.00pm – 4.00pm working with 16-35 offering Housing Support)

Fri 10.00am – 4.00pm

The team support individuals with new universal credit claims, appeals for PIP, food support, debt and addiction, sign posting individuals to the relevant agencies when necessary.

Memory Café is available 1^st Tuesday in the month at Chestnut Close, Jubilee Estate 1.00pm – 2:30pm

For further information please contact:

Shildon Alive
91-93 Church Street
Shildon
DL4 DT