St Martin’s Centre
Befriending & Wellbeing Project
About St Martin’s Centre
We aim to help people experiencing loneliness and or social isolation to build and develop a more fulfilling social life and reduce feelings of loneliness through group befriending.
We provide a variety of groups and activities in our Centre – some are specific activity based, for example various exercise classes, art classes, a Meditation group. Others are purely for social interaction and companionship. We hold a Memory Tea twice monthly which is attended by a mixture of people with memory issues and their carers. Our weekly ‘In Good Company’ group is all about coming together for a cuppa and a chat and we always provide an activity for people to try if they want to.
Our Centre provides a warm and welcoming place to come together and is a hub of the local community. We also have a Coffee Shop so people can come in just for a cuppa and a chat too.
Roman Avenue, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, NE6 2RJ
Service Eligibility
To receive our service individuals must:
- Be aged 18 or over
People can be referred if they need any support to help them attend our Centre and our groups e.g. if they are experiencing anxiety, low mood etc. Otherwise they can just turn up.
Information for Volunteers
Not applicable
Age Groups
Young People (18-25), Adults (25-65), Older Adults (65+)Themes
Carers, Dementia/Memory loss, Ethnic Minority Communities, Learning Disabilities, Lone Parent Families, Mental Health, Sensory Impairment, Sexuality/Gender Identity, Disability, Older PeopleRegions
Country: England
Other Regions: North East England
Other Information
Type of Befriending: Face to face befriending which takes place in the home or community
Who can refer: Self Referrals Accepted, Friends & Family Referrals Accepted, Professional Referrals Accepted