Building Self-Belief Christmas Appeal 2023

Consett Heritage Project / March 23rd, 2023

The Consett Iron Company 160th Anniversary - Community Heritage Project Launch

What a delight it was to see so many people from the Consett community at our recent get together on March 16th 2023 for the launch of our Consett Heritage project. This is just the start of our much anticipated Heritage project to celebrate the 160th Anniversary of the opening of the Consett Ironworks.

Stargate Pit Disaster, Crookhill Primary School / June 2nd, 2026

Gateshead schoolchildren honour victims of historic Stargate Pit Disaster

Crookhill Primary School have been working with Building Self Belief on a year 5 and 6 project about the pit disaster as well as learning about life in the Stargate and Crookhill area 200 years ago and about the changes that have taken place in the area since then.

Self-Belief and Emotional Wellbeing / July 31st, 2026

Youth Social Action / July 31st, 2026

Exercise, Health and Nutrition / July 31st, 2026

Hadrian's Wall Challenge 2026

On the 17th May 2026, three of our team, Peter, Grace, Sophie and Louis hiked 22k across Hadrian's Wall to raise money for Building Self-Belief!! This challenge was tough and rewarding, it combines the joy of our local history with a physical and mental challenge, and we are truly grateful for your support.We riased nealry £900, thank you to everyone for their contributions. All donations go towards supporting some of the most vulnerable children and young people in the North East.