About Us

The Project was set up in 1992 and is based in central Gateshead on Gladstone Terrace.

We recognise that society is fundamentally unequal for young women, our service is set up to address the unmet needs of young women and young mothers, existing underlying longterm social, health and economic inequalities disproportionally and significantly are a major barrier to young women fulfilling their potential to live a good life.

We support young women through single or complex issues occurring in their lives. Most young women are referred to us from schools, children and young people service, social services, midwives and family nurse partnership, anyone can refer into the Project, even young women themselves.

Attendance is voluntary embedding our values of personal choice and control.

Our work methods are very person centred, individually tailored, focusing on their strengths, potential and aspirations.

We listen provide practical and emotional support.

Once referred we complete a home visit then young women are invited for a project visit and then young women are invited to one to one or group work sessions, which are user led. With their consent we engage with their wider family and other agencies.

Our support leads to individual growth in self worth and confidence to make decision and take responsibility and control over their lives.

By building capabilities, knowing their rights, equipping them with information, advice and tools, belief in ability and problem solving mindset and start to make positive choices and moving on with their plans for the future.

Our Project is very much led by women and designed based on the needs of young women and mothers who come to us for support.