A not-for-profit partnership of six voluntary community organisations deliver the core elements of the programme:
A not-for-profit partnership of six voluntary community organisations deliver the core elements of the programme:
Mental health and wellbeing
Therapeutic counselling, one-to-one coaching, and group workshops provided by Cygnus support are an essential part of many Bridge programmes.
Employment support
In rural areas employment hubs provided by Community Action Northumberland offer access to job searches, CV preparation, and IT skills.
Volunteering and training
The ‘supported volunteering scheme’, provided by Northumberland CVA helps people get essential experience through volunteering with the support of a volunteer buddy.
Functional skills
(English and maths)
One-to-one tuition provided by the Northern Learning Trust helps overcome barriers with English and maths.
Digital skills
BRIC provides IT skills assessments and digital skills training.
Financial support
Citizen’s Advice Northumberland gives Bridge participants access to a FREE financial MOT and practical advice.
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