News and reports

The government has allocated a £40 million fund for local authorities to strengthen urgent and emergency care resilience and performance this winter.

A new youth lead music programme at The Forum Music Studios in Darlington aims to introduce young people aged 13-24 to music, inspiring the next generous of musicians.

The Safe Families team are wanting to recruit volunteers in Darlington.

The England Illegal money lending team are introducing a number of information sessions designed to give you the know-how to spot illegal money lending and learn about the agencies responsible for regulation and investigation.

The Rape & Sexual Abuse Counselling Centre have published a new report highlighting how sexual violence survivors are re-traumatised by rape myths.

HEET (Home Energy Efficiency Tees Valley), a partnership of Darlington, Hartlepool, Stockton-on-Tees and Redcar, and Cleveland Borough Councils, has been awarded £6m from the Government’s Home Upgrade Grant (HUG) to help homeowners and residents improve the energy efficiency of their homes.

Nepacs, a charity with provides support to individuals impacted by adverse situations in their lives (such as involvement in the criminal justice or care systems), are currently offering a range of virtual training that might be of interest to you if you work with children or families inc health care, local authorities, criminal justice, education and the voluntary sector.

There's a pop-up Covid vaccination clinic happening in early December in Darlington for eligible groups.

There are a number of great events locally and across the region to celebrate Carers Rights Day.

Darlington Safeguarding Partnership has developed an organisation directory of key safeguarding contacts within child and adult services working across Darlington.

Retailers in Darlington are supporting a national campaign, encouraging people to reconsider Black Friday deals and spend money in local independent businesses instead.

We're delighted to announce our next Darlington Organisations Together meeting is taking place at 10am to 12pm on Thursday 14th December and your community organisation is invited!