On the Up CIC

10/03/2026

So pleased to deliver another in-school STEM/tech and enterprise challenge. Thanks again to Pearson Engineering and their volunteers for their continued support. The winning team - Smart Socks delivered a cracking pitch and business idea. Well done 👏

06/02/2026

✨ Competition Time! ✨

We’re inviting our amazing community to get creative and help personalise our brand new minibus! 🚌💙

In one line or a drawing, tell us what Search means to you.

The winning entry will be proudly displayed on our new minibus as it travels all over Newcastle!

📩 Send your entry to: [email protected] or you can hand to one of the Search team, or even call us with your entry 0191 2737443

🗓️ Deadline: 12 February 2026, 5pm.

We can’t wait to see your ideas and celebrate the voices of our community. Get involved and share your creativity! 🎨✍️
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30/01/2026

A busy work week in schools and support groups - kids karaoke, robots and squeezed in some exercise Inbetween 🙂

27/01/2026

The benefits of corporate support for schools and employers. Big thanks to Ward Hadaway for their continued support 🙂

25/01/2026

I’m really proud to share that I’m now a trustee at Pendower Good Neighbour Project Many of you may remember supporting the Secret Garden project a few years ago — a space that has had a huge impact on the charity and will continue to be enjoyed for generations to come.

Unfortunately, the lower part of the garden has recently been disrupted due to essential council works. Trees had to be removed and a much-needed new wall built, which has left the area in a poor state.

We now need funding to restore this space so it can once again be safely and fully used by the community. The grass needs replacing, and sheds and essential equipment must be relocated.

Any support you can give, big or small, will help us bring the garden back to life and ensure this much-loved space continues to benefit those who rely on the project.

Help Vicki Stone raise money to support Pendower Good Neighbour Project

20/01/2026

Great to be back in our 2nd school of 2026, delivering our business enterprise challenge. The year 5s were incredibly innovative today. One group came up with self cleaning socks that count your steps!

16/01/2026

Massive thanks to our volunteers from Baker Hughes. A great start to our business enterprise challenge at Walkergate Community School this week. We sang out the first session with Sweet Caroline, so the kids had a great time!

18/12/2025

Merry Christmas folks! Good to get out and about with our Crafty Queens markets One Strawberry Lane today and volunteer Pendower Good Neighbour Project as an elf!

06/12/2025

We’re at Blackfriars Christmas market all day today and tomorrow. Big thanks to our funders who continue to support our weekly Crafty Queens group

21/11/2025

A few more new ladies attended our Crafty Queens session this week. And what a session it was! Getting ready to sell at Blackfriars market in 2 weeks

20/11/2025

Busy couple of weeks in schools and with our Crafty Queens. Thanks to Jenny, Ward Hadaway & Pearson Engineering volunteers who make it happen!