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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

Debt, Benefits and Welfare Advice

A new drop-in service will be launching on Tuesday 3rd September offering information, guidance and advice relating to debt, benefits and welfare at the Cedarwood Trust.It will be a weekly session each Tuesday from 10:00am to 12:00pm. It is FREE of charge and no appointment is necessary.Please get in touch for more info.

Become a Dementia Friend

Dementia Friends gives people an understanding of Dementia and the small things you can do to make a difference. Please join us. Date: 24th October 2019Time: 10:00am to 11:00amDuration: 1 hourVenue: The Cedarwood Trust, Avon Avenue, Meadow Well, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 7QT. Wheelchair Accessible: YES FREE tea or coffee on arrival Contact…

Our Funders

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Our Supporters

We work with a wide range of organisations to help us achieve the work we do: