We were delighted to have worked with Sareen who has been with us at Billy's Lifeline over the past few weeks for her work placement, as part of her studies at Sunderland College.

Sareen shared with us how she celebrates Ramadan to give us an insight of her religion and community. 

South Shields Volunteer Life Brigade is a shore-based organisation which provides a 24/7 Search and Rescue service to support HM Coastguard dealing with a wide range of emergency incidents in and around the South Tyneside area. The Brigade has been operating since 1866 and is run entirely by volunteers who rely on fundraising to support their endeavours to remain “Always Ready” to help those in peril around our rivers and shores.

We are delighted to announce that we now offer Postvention Suicide Bereavement Support Training, a three-hour face-to-face workshop designed for individuals who want to confidently support those bereaved or affected by suicide. This session equips participants with the skills to provide compassionate and meaningful support, while also prioritising their own well-being.

We are delighted to have received the news that we have been awarded a grant from The National Lottery Community Fund. 

We are very grateful to everyone who plays the lottery and can see the money going towards good causes. This funding allows us to provide support for families that are facing bereavement after suicide.

We are delighted to announce that we worked hard to secure and then very gratefully receive a grant from Children in Need which will allow us to offer counselling for children and young people aged between 5 – 18 years.  This can benefit them by helping them process their thoughts and feelings around their loss by suicide.

As Christmas and the New Year approach, we want to send you all love, comfort, and peace. We know this time of year can be especially difficult when you're grieving the loss of someone you love, particularly under such heartbreaking circumstances.

Thank you to Dave, Rachel and all of the volunteers at NECA Community Garden who hosted a lovely Christmas Wreath Making Workshop for our support group members and staff.  

Big thanks to the founder of Radio Shields, Kyle Scott who arranged for us to come along for an interview with Angie Comerford, live on Angie’s Show!  

Our weekly Peer Support Group session was recently held at The Canny Chocolate Company; arranged for us by the proprietor Kevin Reay who is a huge advocate of the charity.

A lot of people ask us why we have a pigeon as the logo for Billy’s Lifeline.  One very fond childhood memory that Natalie has of Billy is…

To celebrate our first year of operation, we held an Awards Night to recognise and acknowledge just some of the people who have played such a huge part in our success. 

In a heartwarming gesture of community appreciation, the Mayor…

The donation of £1500 from the local housebuilder, which has its Monkton Gardens development near to Billy’s Lifeline’s headquarters, will go towards funding the charity’s Christmas party.

A huge thanks to Joe Carr for completing the 2024 AJ Bell Great North Run in support of Billy's Lifeline, raising over £600!

The South Tyneside Community Choir's 5th Anniversary Concert at the Customs House on 1st September 2024 was truly a memorable occasion.

In August, we were excited to launch our new Walking Group, led by our dedicated volunteer, Alaina. This initiative is more than just a chance to get outside—it's an opportunity to improve mental health through the simple yet powerful act of walking and is for people at all levels of fitness.

The Love South Tyneside Awards 2024 were held in July at the Customs House in South Shields.

Winning the Team of the Year award is a testament to the dedication, hard work, and passion that our team has put into supporting the community.

In July 2024, volunteers from Barratt Homes rolled up their sleeves and joined forces to give the iconic National Trust Souter Lighthouse a much-needed refresh. With paintbrushes in hand, they brought new life to this local landmark while supporting a cause close to our hearts.

Donation from Karbon Homes

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