Durham Community Action

Durham Community Action We provide advice, support and assistance to frontline groups operating in the Voluntary and Community Sector and to various communities of interest.
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04/09/2026

💌 Children and Family Wellness Event- an open invitation to our next PCN Health and Wellbeing event on Tuesday 22nd September, 10am till 12 noon at Seaham Town Hall. There will be 20+ stall holders with Health and Wellbeing information stands, a few short presentations from health professionals and local organisations. Free refreshments will be available. This is an open public event… everyone is welcome.

Tune in to our community radio show on Bishop FM tonight, 6-7pm! đź“»Tonight's show will feature exciting community news in...
03/09/2026

Tune in to our community radio show on Bishop FM tonight, 6-7pm! đź“»

Tonight's show will feature exciting community news in County Durham and updates around inclusivity in the VCSE sector, Rural Durham Community Research Network and our autumn community development workshops.

Listen via www.bishopfm.com, by tuning into 105.9FM in your car or home radio or smart speaker by saying 'Play Bishop FM'.

Domestic abuse support, disability access and young people’s opportunities among projects awarded funding to lead rural ...
03/09/2026

Domestic abuse support, disability access and young people’s opportunities among projects awarded funding to lead rural research.

Community researchers will begin their research this Autumn and will form the second round of funded projects supported by Rural Durham Community Research Network.

Read our latest article to learn more about the projects and the process they have been through so far: https://tinyurl.com/mcamzdmv

Are you interested in the challenges rural communities face in County Durham? Join Rural Durham Community Research Net...
03/09/2026

Are you interested in the challenges rural communities face in County Durham?

Join Rural Durham Community Research Networks upcoming event and hear directly from community researchers who will be sharing their research findings on the following:

- Rural transport barriers and how this effects young people
- The role of heritage in communities and how to creates belonging
- The value of shared spaces in rural communities
- How volunteer companionship can have an impact of social isolation & wellbeing in rural communities.

You’ll have an opportunity to discover how rural communities can influence decision making and explore how stronger partnerships can create change.

We’ll be joined by speakers:
- Kate Burrows, Executive Director of Durham Community Action
- Britta Turner, Policy Manager, Durham University
- Bekki Shinfine, Public Health Consultant, Durham County Council

đź“ŤSt Annes Centre, Wolsingham - Wednesday 16th September, 9:45am to 12:30pm, a light lunch provided.

Places are limited book you free place now: https://dcacrm.uk/civicrm/event/info/?id=667&reset=1

Free singing and song writing project for people living with dementia or caring for someone who has received a diagnosis...
02/09/2026

Free singing and song writing project for people living with dementia or caring for someone who has received a diagnosis starting soon in Bishop Auckland:

Voluntary organisations and charities in our network have received a share of over ÂŁ2m in unrestricted funding in August...
02/09/2026

Voluntary organisations and charities in our network have received a share of over £2m in unrestricted funding in August, raised for free from their supporter network shopping online 🛍️

Register your organisation with trusted fundraising site easyfundraising today, and you can receive this free funding in the next payout in November: https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/durham

02/09/2026

The County Durham and Darlington NHS Health Improvement Fund is now open. It supports projects that help people improve their health and wellbeing while reducing health and lifestyle inequalities.

Grant size: Up to ÂŁ7,000
Eligible locations: County Durham, Darlington
Closing date: Sunday 20 September

Apply now: https://pointnorth.org.uk/grants/county-durham-darlington-nhs/

01/09/2026

⚡STARTING THIS FRIDAY 4th SEPT
AUTUMN TALKS & CONVERSATIONS

Climate Action Durham warmly invites you to attend our autumn programme of insightful talks, inspiring films, and friendly, facilitated conversations. We are releasing the first 3 dates.
Whether you want to know more about local sustainability, sustainable energy, or to explore new ways to think about our economy we would love to see you. Come to learn, share your thoughts, and connect with other community members.

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