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Peace of Mind Peace of Mind aim to offer practical, emotional support and education to asylum seekers/refugees to promote integration and help with destitution issues.

07/10/2026

Our first open day, and things got a little competitive when our volunteers started arguing over who works the hardest🤪😂

We’re lucky to have such a brilliant team who work hard, support each other and still manage to have plenty of laughs along the way❤️

WHAT A WEDNESDAY WE HAD LAST WEEK☕😄Familiar faces, lively conversations and laughter from one side of the room to the ot...
06/10/2026

WHAT A WEDNESDAY WE HAD LAST WEEK☕😄

Familiar faces, lively conversations and laughter from one side of the room to the other. We were catching up one minute and wondering where the morning had gone the next🙌🏽

And there was much-needed help behind those smiles. New mums received essentials for their babies👶 🍼 A young person received a printer🖨️, while food and other essentials went out to families who needed them🥫

During the week, we also supported a family facing a rent shortfall. We’re incredibly grateful to the kind friends who have already chipped in towards their rent🙏🏾🙏🏾 The family still needs help with the remaining shortfall, so if any of our friends can contribute, please get in touch🏠

Thank you to everyone who came along and brought such warmth to the room. And a special thank you to our friends who brought generous donations😍

from Gateshead Family Hubs❤️
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Emma Shaped❤️
Denise Robson❤️
Feeding Families❤️
Helen Frampton❤️
Carolyn Zammit-Maempel❤️
Lani Irving❤️
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And to the friends whose names we didn’t manage to catch on the day, thank you too. Your generosity means just as much to us❤️

We know you have taken the time to think about what people might need, and your kindness helps us respond when individuals and families ask for practical support🧡

A SMALL CHANGE TO HOW WE RUN OUR WEDNESDAY DROP-IN🤗As demand for our services has grown, Wednesdays have become increasi...
03/10/2026

A SMALL CHANGE TO HOW WE RUN OUR WEDNESDAY DROP-IN🤗

As demand for our services has grown, Wednesdays have become increasingly busy. Our small team is often supporting people with urgent and essential issues at the same time as running the social drop-in, and it has become difficult to give both the time and attention they need.

From this month, we are making a small but important change to how Wednesdays will run. Our weekly social drop-in will move to a monthly open day on the first Wednesday of each month.

The monthly open day will remain a welcoming space for our RAS community and the wider local community to meet, make friends, build trust and strengthen connections across Gateshead 🌍🧡

📌 Our other Wednesday services are not changing and will continue every week.

📚 English classes continue every Wednesday, including beginner and advanced levels
💻 Digital inclusion support continues every Wednesday
🤝 One-to-one support, including emergency food and essential items, remains available every week. Professionals can continue to signpost and refer people
📦 Clean, good-quality donations are still welcome every Wednesday

Our first monthly open day is Wednesday 7 October. We’d love to see you there 🧡

🚨 Urgent appeal: Help a family with two young children pay their rentWe received an urgent request for help this morning...
28/09/2026

🚨 Urgent appeal: Help a family with two young children pay their rent

We received an urgent request for help this morning from a family with two young children who are facing severe financial hardship.

With No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) and a recent loss of employment, they are struggling to pay this month’s rent. We are appealing for help to cover the shortfall and keep a safe roof over their children’s heads.

Every contribution, however small, could make an immediate difference. If you are able to help, please send us a direct message. With the family’s agreement, we can share further details and arrange for you to support them directly.

If you cannot contribute, please consider sharing this appeal with your friends, family and local community. It may reach someone who can help.

Thank you for standing alongside this family at such a difficult time💙

📦OUR DONATION TABLE WAS BUSY. OUR VOLUNTEERS WERE BUSIER. AND THAT WAS ONLY ONE PART OF THIS WEEK’S WEDNESDAY😄🙌🏽There we...
26/09/2026

📦OUR DONATION TABLE WAS BUSY. OUR VOLUNTEERS WERE BUSIER. AND THAT WAS ONLY ONE PART OF THIS WEEK’S WEDNESDAY😄🙌🏽

There were familiar faces, new conversations and plenty happening at our drop-in, from English learning and digital support to the one-to-one help people come to us for☕📚💻

We were especially pleased to welcome our friends from Gateshead Public Health and Connected Voice. Thank you for coming in, It meant a lot to have you there🤝🏽🧡

And to the friends who brought generous donations😍

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Feeding Families🙏🏾
from Gateshead Family Hubs💕
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Philip Toulson🙏🏾
Sunila Jawad💕
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Thank you🧡 Food, clothing and household essentials help us respond to real requests from individuals and families who need practical support. A bag brought through our door can make someone else’s week easier🥫👕🏠

A huge thank you to our volunteers for sorting everything, welcoming everyone and somehow keeping the whole morning moving. You made it look easier than it was😄👏🏽

That was Wednesday: people learning, people connecting and people showing up for each other. We loved it🌈

🚨FIVE REQUESTS. FIVE CHANCES TO MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE. CAN OUR COMMUNITY HELP?A newborn needs a safe cot, and other fam...
20/09/2026

🚨FIVE REQUESTS. FIVE CHANCES TO MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE. CAN OUR COMMUNITY HELP?

A newborn needs a safe cot, and other families we are supporting are waiting for a few practical household items that could make everyday life much easier👶🏽🏠

We are urgently looking for:

🛏️ A baby cot suitable for a newborn
🍲 A microwave in good working condition
🥤 A blender in good working condition
🪑 A sensory pod chair for an autistic child, in clean, safe and sturdy condition
🧵 A sewing machine in good working condition

Pre-loved items are very welcome, but please ensure they are clean, safe, complete and ready to use.

If you have any of these items and would be willing to donate them, please get in touch. Every item received will go directly to a family who needs it🙏🏾🧡

If you are unable to donate, this would also be greatly appreciated and may help us reach someone who can🔄✨

Thank you for always responding with such kindness and generosity when families need practical support. 💛

☕📚💻 THE KETTLE WORKED OVERTIME. SO DID WE! 😄🧡Another Wednesday at Peace of Mind, and the room was full of its usual ener...
18/09/2026

☕📚💻 THE KETTLE WORKED OVERTIME. SO DID WE! 😄🧡

Another Wednesday at Peace of Mind, and the room was full of its usual energy. English words were practised, digital problems were untangled, one-to-one support was provided and plenty of conversations happened over tea and coffee☕🗣️📱

Some people came to learn. Some needed help with a phone, form or online service. Others needed food parcels, clothing, hygiene supplies or essential household items. Many came for one thing and left with support in three🥫👕🧴🏠

Busy? Absolutely. Organised chaos? Occasionally. Worth it? Every single minute🙌🏽✨

A huge thank you to our generous friends😍

Sue Lowrey from Gateshead Family Hubs💕
Philip Toulson🙏🏾
Feeding Families🙏🏾
Juliet Sanders💕
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from Gateshead Youth Council💕
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Who continue to bring food and good-quality, ready-to-use donations. Your kindness helps us respond quickly and ensures families receive practical support with dignity🎒🧸🍽️💛

English practised. Technology tackled. Essentials shared. People supported. Kettle emptied. Wednesday complete🧡

🎉☕📚WHAT AN ABSOLUTE BANGER OF A FIRST DAY BACK🧡The kettle was boiling, the English books were open and the room was soon...
13/09/2026

🎉☕📚WHAT AN ABSOLUTE BANGER OF A FIRST DAY BACK🧡

The kettle was boiling, the English books were open and the room was soon buzzing with conversation, learning and laughter. There was English learning in one part of the room, digital support in another, while essential household items, food and hygiene supplies were being sorted and shared with families🙌🏽💻🥫🧴

Learning, practical support and community, all under one roof. What a way to return✨

We are so grateful to the friends who kindly held onto their donations until we reopened. Everything arrived clean and in excellent, usable condition, making it much easier for us to pass items directly to families with care and dignity👕🎒🧸📱

A massive thank you to😍

Sue Lowrey and from Gateshead Family Hubs🙏🏾
Ilona Buchroth🙏🏾
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Feeding Families🙏🏾
from Gateshead Youth Council🙏🏾
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for your incredibly generous donations. Your kindness is greatly appreciated🙏🏾💛

And a huge thank you to our wonderful volunteers for bringing the energy, warmth and teamwork that kept everything running smoothly. You made our first day back a brilliant one🌈👏🏽

A busy room, a warm welcome and a fantastic start. Safe to say, we are properly back🧡

09/09/2026

WE’RE BACK! 😍

It was wonderful to welcome everyone back today for our first drop-in session after the summer break. We have missed you🧡

After a very busy summer, our social drop-in and English classes return (Wednesday). We can’t wait to see familiar fac...
08/09/2026

After a very busy summer, our social drop-in and English classes return (Wednesday). We can’t wait to see familiar faces, welcome new ones and get back into our lovely weekly rhythm☕📚🙌🏽

AND FROM THIS WEDNESDAY, GENERAL DONATIONS ARE BACK TOO!

We are able to accept a wide range of general donations and food items. To help everything run smoothly and save our volunteers from a game of human Tetris, here’s a quick guide:

💛WHAT WE CAN ACCEPT

🥫Tinned, dried and fresh food. All food donations are gratefully received
👕Clothing for women, men and children in all sizes, clean and in good condition
👶Newborn clothing, small baby equipment and pushchairs
👟Shoes in good, wearable condition
🛏️Clean duvets, duvet covers, other bedding and towels
🎒School bags and school stationery
🧴New and unopened toiletries
📺📱💻TVs, mobile phones, laptops and desktop computers in good working condition. Please remove all personal data and include any chargers, cables and remote controls
🧸Toys for children of all ages, including sensory toys for children with additional needs. Please ensure they are clean, complete and in good condition
🍽️Clean kitchen equipment, utensils and crockery
🧳Suitcases in good working condition

🚫 WHAT WE CAN’T ACCEPT

• Large or bulky items, including cots, car seats, mattresses and furniture
• Dirty, damp, heavily stained or damaged clothing, including items with holes
• Used underwear
• Heavily worn or broken shoes
• Dirty or stained rugs
• Broken or incomplete toys
• Books

🕤 Donations are accepted every Wednesday between 9.30am and 12 noon during term time.

Thank you for continuing to support Peace of Mind and the RAS families we support. We’re looking forward to welcoming you back with a cuppa and a smile🧡

Address

Gateshead
NE84LH

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

07595300326

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