The Comfrey Project

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The Comfrey Project works with refugees and asylum seekers across Newcastle and Gateshead with the aim of improving their conditions of life and general wellbeing. The Comfrey Project is a registered charity which works with refugees and asylum seekers on allotment sites across Newcastle and Gateshead with the aim of improving their conditions of life and general wellbeing.

Volunteer with us! We’re looking for housekeepers to help keep The Comfrey Project clean, cosy and welcoming for everyon...
01/07/2026

Volunteer with us!

We’re looking for housekeepers to help keep The Comfrey Project clean, cosy and welcoming for everyone 💚

If you enjoy creating warm, welcoming spaces and want to be part of a friendly team, we’d love to hear from you. Opportunities are available throughout the week between 9am–5pm.

Housekeeping tasks might include:
🧹 sweeping and tidying
🪴 watering plants
🧽 wiping surfaces
☕ cup collecting
💚 helping our space feel calm and cared for

Every little job makes a big difference, and it all helps our community feel at home.

If you’d like to join our housekeeping team, get in touch:
[email protected]
or send us a message. ❤️

Looking for an amazing summer of outdoor fun?Join the Comfrey Project Summer HAF Programme from 20 July–20 August for:🌱 ...
29/06/2026

Looking for an amazing summer of outdoor fun?

Join the Comfrey Project Summer HAF Programme from 20 July–20 August for:
🌱 Gardening
🍓 Healthy meals
🎨 Creative activities
🏃 Outdoor games
🍽️ Cooking
😊 New friends

This is a Department for Education funded HAF programme for children eligible for benefits-related Free School Meals.

📲 Book via HolidayActivities.com or scan the QR code on our poster.
https://app.holidayactivities.com/parent/providers/comfrey-projects-nature-school

Places are limited!

🚲🌱 Wheel to Wellbeing in action!Our wonderful Wheel to Wellbeing volunteer, Amor, has been pedalling his way around Gate...
29/06/2026

🚲🌱 Wheel to Wellbeing in action!

Our wonderful Wheel to Wellbeing volunteer, Amor, has been pedalling his way around Gateshead, helping us reduce food waste and support our community garden.

Amor has been collecting used coffee grounds from and , which we can reuse in the garden to help nourish the soil 🌿☕

He has also been busy delivering leaflets for our Children’s Summer Programme, helping spread the word to local families.

Keep an eye out for our team cycling around Gateshead — looking after our green spaces, each other and our community 💚 with

We had a wonderful day yesterday welcoming Robson Green to The Comfrey Garden for filming his new show, Growing Home.It ...
12/06/2026

We had a wonderful day yesterday welcoming Robson Green to The Comfrey Garden for filming his new show, Growing Home.

It was lovely to share stories, gardening tips, and the special plants growing in our garden from around the world. Thank you to everyone who helped make the garden look beautiful and made the day feel so welcoming.

We can’t wait to see the programme when it comes out!

🌍🎤 Refugee Week Open Mic Night at The Glasshouse 🎤🌍The Glasshouse is hosting an Open Mic Night as part of Refugee Week.📅...
20/05/2026

🌍🎤 Refugee Week Open Mic Night at The Glasshouse 🎤🌍

The Glasshouse is hosting an Open Mic Night as part of Refugee Week.

📅 Friday 19 June
⏰ 5.00pm – 7.30pm
📍 Main Concourse, The Glasshouse

This will be a welcoming evening of music, poetry and storytelling, bringing people together to celebrate creativity, community and culture.

🎶 Would you like to perform?
Performance slots are open to musicians, poets and storytellers. Each slot is 10 minutes long and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Please sign up as soon as possible to avoid missing out:
https://forms.office.com/e/EhT3vdqYgX

👀 Want to come along and watch?
Audience members are very welcome — come and enjoy an evening of performances and community connection.

There may also be space for a small number of stalls or activities, such as artwork, crafts, information displays, henna or creative activities.

Please share with anyone who may be interested. 💛

The flowers are blooming at The Comfrey Project 🌸A little reminder that growth, warmth and community can still flourish ...
13/05/2026

The flowers are blooming at The Comfrey Project 🌸
A little reminder that growth, warmth and community can still flourish - even when the world feels uncertain.

The Melissa Bus will be at The Comfrey Project today from 10:00am - 2:00pm.Come along to:- Speak to local health and wel...
15/04/2026

The Melissa Bus will be at The Comfrey Project today from 10:00am - 2:00pm.

Come along to:
- Speak to local health and wellbeing services
- Receive a free blood pressure check
- Find ways to stay warm and save money
- Take part in fun activities

Free, all welcome!

10/04/2026

That’s a wrap 🎉

Our Easter HAF programme was so much fun! 🌼🐣

We packed in so many amazing activities, including:
🌱 Gardening
🐝 Beekeeping with North East Young Dads and Lads
🎶 Music making with The Glasshouse Gateshead
🧦 Recycling old socks to create Easter Sock Pets with Gateshead Libraries
🧠 Looking after young minds with activities from RISE
📚 A wonderful book signing (with free books!) from the amazing author Chloe Daykin
🦷 Dental health activities
🎨 Magical mandalas with Dynamic Community Fusion
👌 Delicious food from .newcastle
…and so much more! 💛

A huge thank you to all our volunteers, partners and everyone who joined us – what a brilliant Easter it’s been! 🌸✨

🌍 Breaking Bread – Sharing Cultures & Stories 🍞Come together to celebrate the simple act of breaking bread!✨ Discover br...
08/04/2026

🌍 Breaking Bread – Sharing Cultures & Stories 🍞

Come together to celebrate the simple act of breaking bread!
✨ Discover breads from around the world
✨ Hear stories from different cultures
✨ Share your own memories and traditions

📍 Kittiwake Trust Multilingual Library
📅 Thursday 16th April
⏰ 1:00pm – 2:30pm

Everyone is welcome 💛
Bring your friends – and maybe a story or a piece of bread to share!

Address

Windmill Hills Centre, Chester Place
Gateshead
NE81QB

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9:30am - 3pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 3pm
Thursday 9:30am - 3pm
Friday 9:30am - 3pm
Saturday 10:30am - 2pm

Telephone

+441914477801

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