Tyne Housing

Tyne Housing Tyne provides support and housing for the North East’s most vulnerable people. Since 1973, we’ve been there for those who need us.

This National Fitness Day, we’re celebrating the different ways our residents have been getting active, connecting with ...
16/09/2026

This National Fitness Day, we’re celebrating the different ways our residents have been getting active, connecting with others and supporting their wellbeing this summer. 🚶

At Tyne Housing, we know that getting active is about more than fitness. It can help build confidence, improve wellbeing, reduce isolation and bring people together.

Residents at our Southernwood young adults’ accommodation took part in a twice-weekly group workout programme, with activities including bodyweight circuits, jogging, football drills and strength exercises.

Meanwhile, our Progression Team ran fortnightly Wellbeing Walks, with around 20 residents joining staff and volunteers to explore local spaces across Whitley Bay, South Shields, Gateshead and Newcastle.

It’s been fantastic to see residents getting active, meeting new people and building confidence, with some going on to take part in other activities and services at Tyne Housing.

A huge thank you to everyone who got involved this summer!

Giving old materials a new lease of life! 🐝🎸 As part of our Growing Well Together project, resident volunteer Ian has be...
07/09/2026

Giving old materials a new lease of life! 🐝🎸

As part of our Growing Well Together project, resident volunteer Ian has been getting bu(zz)sy in our Creative Wood workshop, transforming old materials into homes for wildlife!

An old, weathered oak post has been turned into a bee hotel, complete with bee and butterfly carvings and holes of different sizes to attract solitary bees.

Meanwhile, a collection of guitars donated by local music shop Curvy Sounds has inspired another brilliant idea. While some could be repaired or used for spare parts, a few were beyond saving as instruments.

So, Ian has transformed one into a birdhouse! Designed as a 'block of flats' for sparrows, the guitar nesting box will eventually be installed at Brian Roycroft Court.

These are just two of the creations coming from Growing Well Together, with planters, carved benches and totem poles also being created.

The project is delivered in partnership with Ouseburn Trust and Wild Roots Community Garden - St Ann's Close & Ouseburn Valley, and is funded by The National Lottery Awards for All England – Environment.

A huge well done to all those involved! 👏

Thank you, Megan.After volunteering with Tyne Housing for the past year as an Emotional Resilience Buddy, Megan is movin...
01/09/2026

Thank you, Megan.

After volunteering with Tyne Housing for the past year as an Emotional Resilience Buddy, Megan is moving on to an exciting new chapter after securing a full-time role at Middlesbrough College .

As she leaves us, we wanted to share some of her lovely words about her time volunteering with Tyne:
“Volunteering has provided me with valuable real-world experience which has helped me develop my confidence, knowledge and practical skills.”

We’re so grateful for everything Megan has brought to Tyne Housing and wish her every success in her new role!

Could you make a difference like Megan?

We still have volunteering opportunities available, including Activities Coach, Green-fingered Wellbeing Coach and Learning Kitchen roles.

Find out more via the links below. 👇
Activities Coach: https://volunteercentrenewcastle.org.uk/opportunity/tyne-activities-coach-7480
Green-fingered Wellbeing Coach: https://volunteercentrenewcastle.org.uk/opportunity/tyne-green-fingered-wellbeing-coach-7481
Learning Kitchen: https://volunteercentrenewcastle.org.uk/opportunity/learning-kitchen-7485

27/08/2026

After a summer of World Cup action, and with a new Premier League season set to get underway this weekend, we turned the spotlight on the Tyne’s football team, which really does showcase the impact this much-loved sport can have on people’s lives!

At Tyne, we use football to bring our residents, staff and visitors together, building connections and friendships and improving their physical and mental health in the process.

What a beautiful game!

We’re delighted to have secured additional funding that will allow us to improve the energy efficiency of many of our ho...
24/08/2026

We’re delighted to have secured additional funding that will allow us to improve the energy efficiency of many of our homes at Tyne Housing!

We’re proud to have successfully hit our targets for phase one delivery of the UK Government’s Warm Homes Social Housing Fund, which has unlocked further funding from Tees Valley Combined Authority to extend the reach and impact of our work.

Our residents deserve high-quality homes, that are warm and comfortable and – by improving energy efficiency with work carried out by Zenith – we are able to pass on direct utility costs savings to our residents and reinvest long term maintenance savings made into providing life-changing support that will help our residents and visitors get to a better place!

At Tyne Housing, we believe our residents’ voices should be at the heart of the work we do. Yesterday, our residents cam...
20/08/2026

At Tyne Housing, we believe our residents’ voices should be at the heart of the work we do.

Yesterday, our residents came together to spend some focused time discussing their priorities, with communication at the heart of the conversation.

The group will be exploring:
-Improving our resident communications
-Introducing an annual meeting celebrating our residents’ work and bringing together peers, staff and stakeholders
-Developing an annual resident activity plan

It’s fantastic to see residents playing such an active role in shaping how we work and helping us make sure their voices continue to be heard.

A new creation from our Creative Wood Workshop!🦉 Tyne Housing’s Workshop Team have once again showcased their incredible...
17/08/2026

A new creation from our Creative Wood Workshop!🦉

Tyne Housing’s Workshop Team have once again showcased their incredible craftsmanship with this striking Tawny Owl sculpture, beautifully capturing the character and natural form of this much-loved bird.

The sculpture is one of a number of pieces being created through our Growing Well Together Project, delivered in partnership with Ouseburn Trust and Wild Roots Community Garden - St Ann's Close & Ouseburn Valley, and funded by the The National Lottery Community Fund, Environmental Awards For All Fund.

We’re delighted that our partners at Northern Stage will be hosting and displaying the Owl in their exhibition space over the coming months.

Later this year, the Owl will take its place at the top of an intricately carved Totem Pole, which will be permanently sited in the Ouseburn Valley. The Totem will celebrate the Valley’s wildlife and natural habitat, with creatures representing everything from pondlife to the treetops.

And the Owl is just one part of the project! Our Workshop Team and Tyne residents are also creating Totems, carved benches, bee posts and planters, helping to bring creativity, nature and community together across the Valley.

We can’t wait to see the finished Totem take shape!

After more than 21 years with Tyne Housing, we recently said goodbye to one of our longest-standing residents, Irene, as...
11/08/2026

After more than 21 years with Tyne Housing, we recently said goodbye to one of our longest-standing residents, Irene, as she moved into her forever home.

With the support of Housing Support Worker, Claire, Irene was able to navigate a lengthy housing process and prepare for her move by sorting through years of treasured belongings.

Through patience, trust and compassion, Claire helped make what could have been an overwhelming experience a positive new beginning.

We're so proud to have been part of Irene's journey and wish her every happiness in her new home. 💙

A huge thank you to Claire for going above and beyond to make this life-changing move possible.

If you’re out and about this weekend, don’t miss out on a visit to the Novum Festival, a three-day takeover of creativit...
06/08/2026

If you’re out and about this weekend, don’t miss out on a visit to the Novum Festival, a three-day takeover of creativity, entertainment and unexpected moments across Newcastle city centre – proudly featuring the work of Tyne visitors and residents.

Artist Chris Folwell came in and spent time with our visitors and residents, holding art workshops called the 'Secret Parade', where they made medieval-style ceramic pieces that were then fired in the kiln before making their way onto Tyneside’s streets as part of Novum.

People can then go on trails finding the sculptures, something our talented group will experience themselves as they take part in a wellbeing walk to see their masterpieces in-situ this weekend.

Enjoy Novum and look out for the fantastic pieces our residents and visitors have made – we’re immensely proud that they’ll be featured, bringing colour and creativity to the streets of the city.

Today is International Day of Friendship. 🤝We know that forming connections and making friends can make an enormous diff...
30/07/2026

Today is International Day of Friendship. 🤝

We know that forming connections and making friends can make an enormous difference to people’s sense of wellbeing. That’s why our Men’s Health Hub, a voluntary wellbeing session and activity group which meets every fortnight, is such an important part of our service.

Backed by The National Lottery Community Fund, it not only provides a trusted and confidential space to open up, talk, and obtain guidance and support, but also enables trained staff and volunteers, many of whom have lived through similar experiences, circumstances and emotions, to offer first-hand advice, understanding, hope and proof that things can get better.

We’re proud to have created a strong community of residents and visitors who help each other on their journey to a better future.

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St Silas Church Building, Clifford Street
Newcastle Upon Tyne
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