Key

Key South Tyneside charity preventing youth homelessness & poverty for 30+ years - safe housing, family support, foodbank & community bus. Be part of the change!

Back to school shouldn’t mean added stress for families. 💛🎒✨ Our FREE School Uniform Exchange is back - bigger, better, ...
01/09/2026

Back to school shouldn’t mean added stress for families. 💛

🎒✨ Our FREE School Uniform Exchange is back - bigger, better, and open to EVERYONE! No questions asked, just quality uniforms ready for September. Whether you need a full set or a spare jumper, we’re here to help.

Together, we can reduce waste, save money, and make sure every child starts the school year with confidence. Please share this post to spread the word - let’s make sure no child in South Tyneside goes without!

Want to get involved or donate? Find out more: https://ow.ly/4zYS50PzOKr

⏰Last chance to apply - closing midday Tue 1 SepAre you passionate about empowering young people? We’re looking for a Pr...
27/08/2026

⏰Last chance to apply - closing midday Tue 1 Sep

Are you passionate about empowering young people? We’re looking for a Progression Coach to join our accommodation service and make a real difference. Help build trust, inspire confidence, and guide young people towards independence and brighter futures. Every day, you’ll be changing lives in South Tyneside.

Ready to be part of something meaningful? Apply now and join our team 👉 https://keycommunity.org.uk/jobs/

Pls share to help us find our next changemaker💛



🤝 WE NEED YOUR HELPOur lovely colleague Elizabeth is busy organising a fundraising evening in aid of Key to Life Foodban...
26/08/2026

🤝 WE NEED YOUR HELP

Our lovely colleague Elizabeth is busy organising a fundraising evening in aid of Key to Life Foodbank and there are lots of ways you can get involved:

✅ Buy a ticket
✅ Donate a tombola prize
✅ Donate a raffle prize
✅ Share our posts
✅ Tell your friends and family
✅ Support on the night

Every act of kindness, big or small, helps us continue supporting local people facing hardship. To buy tickets, donate prizes or find out more, please DM us, call the foodbank, or visit the bus.

Together, we can fight hunger and support our community. 💛

🛍️💛 Every little helps!Young people in our supported accommodation have been getting behind our foodbank’s appeal for ca...
25/08/2026

🛍️💛 Every little helps!

Young people in our supported accommodation have been getting behind our foodbank’s appeal for carrier bags, helping to make sure we have plenty available for people collecting food parcels.

If you have spare carrier bags at home, we’d really appreciate your help too! 🙌

Please drop them off at Key to Life Foodbank - every bag makes a difference. 💛

Did you know? 👀Our Key to Life Foodbank and Key Community Bus are here for South Tyneside - but in different ways!?💛 Key...
24/08/2026

Did you know? 👀

Our Key to Life Foodbank and Key Community Bus are here for South Tyneside - but in different ways!?

💛 Key to Life Foodbank is a lifeline for local people and families in crisis, providing emergency food support and practical help when it's needed most.

🚌 Key Community Bus brings affordable food right to your neighbourhood, helping everyone save money, reduce food waste and feel part of a welcoming community. Whether you’re after great-value shopping, friendly advice, or just a chat, you’re always welcome aboard - whatever your circumstances.

Both services share the same commitment to supporting our community but each meets different needs. That's why we're making it easier for you to find the right support for you:

From now on, each page will focus on its own service, making it easier to find the information most relevant to you.

💛 Follow Key to Life Foodbank if you’re at crisis point and need emergency food support, ways to donate, or to get involved as a volunteer.

🚌 Follow Key Community Bus if you’re looking for affordable food, community connection, advice and support, or to be part of reducing food waste - open to all no matter your circumstances.

🏡 And don't forget to follow Key to keep up to date with everything happening across all our services, including our work preventing youth homelessness.

Thank you for being part of our community and for helping us build a stronger, fairer South Tyneside. Together, we can make a difference! 💛

“100% the young people - knowing you’re making a difference in someone’s life.”That’s what one of our Progression Coache...
21/08/2026

“100% the young people - knowing you’re making a difference in someone’s life.”
That’s what one of our Progression Coaches said when asked what they love most about the role.

Every day you’re helping young people aged 16–25 feel safer, more confident and more hopeful about their future. It’s meaningful work that truly matters.

We’re recruiting Progression Coaches now. Pls share 💛
👉 Apply here: https://keycommunity.org.uk/jobs



✨Being listened to, understood and knowing you can depend on someone to follow through and act in your family’s best i...
20/08/2026

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Being listened to, understood and knowing you can depend on someone to follow through and act in your family’s best interests can make such a difference.

Thank you to this parent for taking the time to share their feedback. 💛

🛍️ Shop online. Raise money for Key. It’s that easy!Did you know you can support Key by simply by shopping online - at n...
20/08/2026

🛍️ Shop online. Raise money for Key. It’s that easy!

Did you know you can support Key by simply by shopping online - at no extra cost to you? It’s simple, quick, and every purchase helps us provide safe housing, family support and food to those who need it most.

Here’s how it works:

1️⃣ Sign up to Easyfundraising and choose Key Community as your cause.
2️⃣ Shop with thousands of your favourite retailers through the Easyfundraising website or app.
3️⃣ Each time you spend, the retailer makes a donation to Key Community - and it won’t cost you a penny extra! 💙

From booking a holiday to ordering a takeaway or buying gifts, your everyday purchases can help us change lives across South Tyneside.

👉 Ready to help? Sign up today: https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/

Every shop counts. Thank you for standing with us and being part of the change! 💛

🎒✨ Our FREE School Uniform Exchange is back - bigger, better, and open to EVERYONE! No questions asked, just great quali...
19/08/2026

🎒✨ Our FREE School Uniform Exchange is back - bigger, better, and open to EVERYONE! No questions asked, just great quality uniforms ready for September. Whether you need a full set or just a spare jumper, we’ve got you covered.

Let’s work together to reduce waste, save money, and support local families. Please share this with your friends, family, and community - let’s make sure no child goes without!

Find out how you can get involved: https://ow.ly/4zYS50PzOKr

🚲💛 Ready for some holiday adventures! Two young people supported by our Prevention Team have received refurbished, safet...
18/08/2026

🚲💛 Ready for some holiday adventures! Two young people supported by our Prevention Team have received refurbished, safety-checked bikes, giving them the chance to get out and about and enjoy the summer holidays. ☀️🌳

It’s a simple thing, but having a bike can make a real difference - helping young people get outdoors, stay active and explore their local area.

We hope they enjoy plenty of adventures on two wheels! 🚲🙌

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116 Baring Street
South Shields
NE33

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0191 4969710

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