Cedarwood has stood beside the community for over 40 years. Today, over 15k people a year use our services. We're built on the values of compassion, dignity, and community power.
More than just a community centre, we deliver vital frontline services across the Northeast. From this trusted base, we provide a lifeline of support, connection, and opportunity, reaching individuals and families where it matters most. Whether it’s food security, financial inclusion, skills development, or emotional wellbeing, we are here to help people thrive, not just survive.
We work with local councils, non-profit organisations and businesses to facilitate help to those who need it including foodbanks, work placements and resources.
Cedarwood is maintained by a dedicated team of staff and volunteers from the community who care passionately about helping those within the Meadow Well area and making a real difference.
- Free Early Years Stay & Play
- Affordable Bistro
- Community Food Store
- Over 50s Socials & Activities
- Youth Training & Job Support
- Pastoral Care & Referrals
- Community Events
- Rooms to Hire
- Accessible Toilets
- Free Car Parking
Can you help us redesign our Early Years space?
If you're a parent, grandparent, carer or family member of an under-five, we'd love you to help us make our Early Years space better for your child.
Latest news
Job vacancy – Community Connector
The Cedarwood Trust – North Shields Salary: £20,982 per annum Equivalent to Real Living Wage (£13.45 per hour) Hours: 30 hours per week Contract: 12 months (with potential to extend subject to funding) Location: Avon Avenue, Meadow Well, North Shields We welcome applications from individuals seeking a job share arrangement (e.g. 2 x 15 hours…
World Book Day
World Book Day Thursday 5th March 2026 A Gruffalo Adventure 10.45am I’ll be leading a very special FREE Sensory Story Time for our little ones and their grown-ups. We’ll be stepping into the deep, dark wood with Julia Donaldson’s The Gruffalo – but this won’t be an ordinary story time. Children will: 🦊 Feel, hear…
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