Lorraine
@lorraine · 2 weeks ago
I was so embarrassed the first time I came in. Nobody made me feel small. They gave me a parcel, a cup of tea and sorted out the benefit I'd been missing for months. #RiversideNeighbours
Newcastle · today's outlook
Riverside Neighbours is a local charity making sure nobody in Newcastle goes hungry, lonely or without help. Our food bank, community meals, befriending, youth and advice programmes are run by a small team and more than 400 volunteers, and funded almost entirely by people like you.
Also expected today
4.9°
Feels like
H:5° L:4° · Clear skies over Riverside Neighbours
Advisory: Winter appeal: £25 keeps a warm space open for an evening · Every gift doubled until 31 December
Opening forecast
9,800
Food parcels last year
412
Active volunteers
£1.2m
Extra income secured through advice
89p
Of every £1 spent on our work
Flip the switch
Flick each switch to see what changes when you choose us.
Waiting days just to hear back
Prices that creep up later
Passed from person to person
Rushed and one-size-fits-all
Left wondering what happens next
Closed just when you need help
Trusted in Newcastle
Food parcels last year
Active volunteers
Extra income secured through advice
Of every £1 spent on our work
How it works
Three easy steps from first hello to the finished result at Riverside Neighbours. We walk every one of them with you.
Reach us online, by phone or in person and tell us what you're after.
Takes 2 minutes
We listen, answer your questions and shape everything around what you need.
No obligation
Our team take care of the details, then check in to make sure you're happy.
Always followed up
Make a donationWhat people are saying
Real words from real supporters. Go on, show them some love.
Lorraine
@lorraine · 2 weeks ago
I was so embarrassed the first time I came in. Nobody made me feel small. They gave me a parcel, a cup of tea and sorted out the benefit I'd been missing for months. #RiversideNeighbours
Arthur, 84
@arthur · 1 month ago
Since my wife passed, Thursday is the day I look forward to. Sam comes round, we do the crossword and argue about football. I'd be lost without him.
Jade O.
@jadeo · 3 months ago
My two came home from holiday club every day full of stories and fed properly. That summer would have been really hard without it.
Rachel Moore
@rachelmoore · 3 weeks ago
I started volunteering at Riverside Neighbours for two hours a week after I retired. Four years later it's the best thing I do. The team make every volunteer feel valued.
Daniel Price
@danielprice · 2 months ago
Our team volunteering day was the most talked-about thing we did all year. The partnership team made it easy and the impact report is clear and honest.
Fatima H.
@fatimah · 5 weeks ago
When I arrived I could not speak English. Now I help new families with their forms. The teachers are so patient and kind.
Chris W.
@chrisw · 1 month ago
I like knowing exactly where my money goes. The updates are short and real, with no pressure to give more. Easy to set up Gift Aid too.
Lightbulb moment?
Pull the cord, or skip straight ahead: Riverside Neighbours is ready when you are.