Author Archive for: ClaireJ
Entries by Claire Jackson
A Million Acts of Hope litter pick
We held a litter pick on 18 May for part of A Million Acts of Hope Week. Volunteers from the community and local organisations and groups joined us at Tyne Green County Park for this fun and purposeful event, resulting in three large bags of rubbish being collected from the area! A Million Acts of […]
Could you volunteer in our Community Hub?
Volunteer Opportunity – Volunteer Hub Support Worker We’re looking for friendly, community-minded volunteers to support the smooth running of our Community Hub — a warm, inclusive space offering connection, wellbeing activities and support for people facing loneliness, disabled people, those with poor mental health or facing financial hardship. As an Adapt (NE) Community Hub Support […]
Have your say on No.28
Have your say on the future use of No.28 Community House/hub Karbon Homes and Hexham Town Council want your help to shape the future of No.28 community house and hub. If you live or work in Hexham you can share your thoughts on the activites, services and support most needed in the area online: No.28 […]
Hannah writes.. rural realities
Rural realities: Why the new Northumberland Public Health Report reflects the heart of what we do Northumberland County Council has published its 2025-2026 Director of Public Health Annual Report, and its findings make for both sobering and hopeful reading. Titled ‘Rural Realities: Health Inequalities in Rural Northumberland’, the report shines an important spotlight on the […]
Social prescribing celebration a success!
Our day of activities and taster sessions to celebrate Social Prescribing Day 2026 was a great success, with over 50 people taking part throughout the day. Visitors enjoyed chair-based exercise, a mindful meditation, line dancing and more, at this free community event organised by the West Northumberland Living Well team. As well as the chance […]
Hannah writes… movement matters!
Here, our CEO, Hannah, writes about the importance of physical activity on health and wellbeing, and community-led solutions to overcoming barriers In more than 20 years working across health, care and the charity sector as a physiotherapist and leader, I have consistently seen the impact that physical activity can have on both physical and mental […]
Hannah writes… food insecurity and the wider environment
Here, our CEO, Hannah, writes about food insecurity and the wider environment. In February 2026, I was honoured to contribute to the Right to Food UK Commission at Hirst Welfare Centre, in Ashington, led by Ian Byrne MP. We discussed the broader impact of food insecurity across Northumberland – looking beyond access to food itself […]
Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2026!
National Apprenticeship Week takes place 9 – 15 February 2026, and shines a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships make to individuals and businesses across the country. Our most recent apprenticeship here at Adapt (NE) has seen Business Administration Apprentice, Evan Walker, spend 18 months with us, learning about all aspects of the charity […]
