Lynne Ackland - Volunteer Podcast

Aspirations and Future Planning / Know Your Neighbourhood Project / February 15th, 2024

Lynne Ackland - Volunteer Podcast

Lynne has a wealth of experience in the educational and charity sector and is committed to local volunteering. In this podcast she shares with us how important it is to engage and encourage young people in local volunteering and to ensure that charities and companies provide those opportunities.

Celebrating Stanley / December 16th, 2025

Digital Inclusion / December 16th, 2025

Carol's Celebration of Stanley

Carol grew up in and around Stanley and has fond memories of the town. Listen to her Celebrating Stanley Podcast as she shares her hopes for the future.

Celebrating Stanley / December 16th, 2025

"Time Travelling in Stanley" Poem - South Stanley Junior School

This poem was created by Jessica, Anya, Josh and Hope, Year 6 pupils at South Stanley Junior School as part of our 'Celebrating Stanley' project.

Youth Social Action / July 2nd, 2025

Benfieldside Community Garden / July 2nd, 2025

Benfieldside Communty Garden's Early July Update

Here is Building Self-Belief's .July update about the work at Benfieldside Community Garden. The areas where the paths will be have been scraped out - and next week the 2000 blocks will be laid to edge the path... Take a look at the work so far!