Closing one week today - we're hiring a Creative Producer to work with us in Hartlepool.
This is an exciting opportunity to catalyse real change in Hartlepool and celebrate everything that makes Hartlepool and its people such an amazing place.
jrf.org.uk/careers

JRF are looking for a freelance creative producer to join the regional Emerging Futures team on the new Sea Change project imagining fair futures for Hartlepool – apply by 15 May 2024.

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Our video from the Wintertide Festival 2023 is now available to view. Local filmmaker @Nash_Hammond, asked people what they loved about being in Hartlepool, and what their hopes were for the future of our town.

@hartlepoolclip are looking to recruit trustees with lived experience of disability / accessibility / inclusion - either direct experience or shared experience of providing care. Anyone interested to join as a trustee will need to email enquiries@clip.uk.com before Tues 7th Feb

Happy New Year everyone.

Wishing you all health, wealth and happiness for the coming year.

We hope 2023 is a great time for you all, if we can help make that happen for you then drop us a message.

All the best, stay safe.

Xmas is coming!🎊🎊🎁🎁

Remember these wise words from Eleanor Roosevelt. "The greatest gift you can give a child is an imagination."

Studies have shown that an imagination, when nurtured and activated during childhood, gives us the ability to be hopeful for a better tomorrow.

Great to have our partners with us today at our Volunteers Fair 🥳🥳.

Hartlepool Sixth Form students are being introduced to some of the great voluntary opportunities available in Hartlepool, including Hartlepool Big Town Tidy Up Hartlepool Borough Council and Hartlepool Sport

Don't forget... 👀👀👀
We will be bringing our community partners to 📍 126 Whitby Street South, Hartlepool Wadokai, TS24 7LP.
From ⏱ 10 til 12 we will be hosting a one-stop-shop of support. Finance, Utilities, Debt, Food, Employment, whatever you need will be here.
🫖☕️🍰

Spread the word....
Our next Community Cuppa will be Wednesday 23rd November @ Hartlepool Wadokai 126 Whitby Street South 10am - 1pm.
Free drinks and cake offered to all who attend. We will also be bringing our community partners to support you through the cost-of-living crisis.

Fancy a cuppa? Come and Join us Wednesday 23rd November 10am - 1pm - mailchi.mp/a795d3e0b783/c…

Have you heard of the Green Doctors?

Is your home impossible to keep warm, are you unsure who you can turn to for help with support to keep warm this winter?

Contact the team today to arrange a home visit.

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We end #ChallengePovertyWeek with this video of support from our friends @ Something Positive Solutions
It is through raising awareness and enabling others to find their compassion that we will be able to ease the strain for so many people facing poverty

The Centre for Excellence in Creative Arts(CECA), on King Oswy Drive besides St. Hild's School, is hosting some open days?
Pop along to see the state of the art facilities, see what it takes to set up your own podcast, check out the recording studio and let your creativity free.

Can we interest you with anything off the menu? 👨‍🍳☕️🫖

We are all in the same boat having to do more with less regarding our finances.

A quick chat with the people in attendance at a Community Cuppa could give you the breathing space you need to see out this difficult time.

This message from Liverpool based MMA fighter Paddy Pimblett is one that needs to be heard around the world.

"People would rather have you cry on their shoulder than attend your funeral".

Men, Women, Everyone, start talking.

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School holidays are upon us!!! A time of excitement, joy and sometimes dread and anxiety for parents. Remember, if you need help that's ok. Drop us a message if your nervous about asking for support and we will put your mind at ease. (1/3)

In partnership with LilyAnne's Coffee Bar and Thirteen we will be offering free drinks and cakes to anyone in attendance.
You will be amazed at how much money we have been able to save people through the power of having a conversation. #CommunityCuppa #Hartlepool

What 3 words would you use to describe what it is like to live in Hartlepool.
Last week we had the chance to ask the parents and students of @strantonprimary, follow the link to read our latest blog: hartlepoolactionlab.org/what-3-words/

@ClevelandPolice are currently asking for your feedback in a community survey. There is a chance to win £50 in Amazon vouchers as well. Scan the QR code and have your say today. #Jointheconversation #Haveyoursay

Feeling inspired to be working with the people and services of Hartlepool today. Thanks to Rich and Flynne for delivering the session on Creating a Good Help Movement in Hartlepool. @Gd_Help #inspired #Hartlepool. We will see you all again soon!

We are at the corporation club today with the services in Hartlepool who want to help you have more money in your pocket.

We're here until 1pm so come see if you could be better off today.

£15 billion went unclaimed in means-tested benefit payments last year.

And all you need to do to see if you're missing out is speak to a benefits support worker today.

Do it now, or come to our event on Wednesday 23rd March @ The Clippy Club 10:30 - 13:30

Have you ever wanted to build your own business?

Rebel business school will be hosting a free 2-week course around building a business.

With access to amazing networks within Hartlepool. It is too good an opportunity to miss if you are thinking of starting your own business.

There are too many pressures putting a heavy strain on our finances right now.
Save Money Hartlepool will bring together experts in saving money and maximising budgets at a one-stop-shop of support and helpful advice. Can any of us afford to miss out on an opportunity like that?

Thanks to everyone who turned up for our #SaveMoneyHartlepool event @HartlepoolHubs Central today.

It is great to see so many passionate people and services supporting one another and sharing the tips and tricks to saving money.

@HpoolCouncil @TheasbyLee @

Today is National End Violence Against Sex Workers Day. in partnership with #awayout we are lighting a candle and holding a minutes silence in remembrance of the women who have lost their lives to acts of violence.
#endviolencetosexworkers #awayoutpartnershipworking

Elf popped into @LilyAnnesUK for a well-earned hot drink and to see the amazing team working there. More than just an amazing coffee shop, LilyAnnes support the communities of Hartlepool and anyone feeling the impacts of isolation and hardship is recommended to pop in.

Elf made the most of his trip to Hartlepool Community Hub Central(Library) and met up with Tracy Harvey - HBC's Volunteer Coordinator. Tracy is seeking volunteers for a whole spectrum of jobs, including digi-buddies - teaching people with lower digital literacy how to use tech

Elf snuck into @hartlepoolhub Central(library) and *bumped* into Jade Mclaren, Community Hub and Well-being Manager for @HpoolCouncil. Jade and her team work to ensure the Central Hub is a welcoming space for all to attend and socialise.

Pop in and see what's on today 🎉🎉🎉

Elf's first trip of this Christmas season was visiting the Hartlepool Food Bank @HartlepoolFB. The hardworking volunteers and staff work non-stop to ensure that food is available to families and individuals facing hardship.

We would like to take time to remember Elf's adventure over to @The_Annexe
Sadly, Teresa passed away this year and the sense of loss felt across the sector remains. However, it was Teresa who said "Let the Sun Shine" and our Elf will be visiting the brightest spots in Hartlepool

Back by (un)popular demand. Elf will be visiting the services and people in Hartlepool who work tirelessly to support others, all year round.

Keep an eye out for his escapades throughout December 🎅🎄🎁

Day 2 of Hartlepool Sixth Form #VolunteerFair and an amazing turn out from services today.
Thank you to everyone who attended and to the students who signed up for volunteering. Lots of 16-18 year olds invested and involved in the work going on in this town.
#VolunteerFair

Amazing turn out to the Volunteer Fair at Hartlepool Sixth Form College. The students were so engaged with the people and services present.

Lots of volunteering opportunities were created and filled by the leaders of tomorrow.

We want to hear your best money saving tips and tricks. For every tip we receive you will get 1 entry into our prize draw for a chance to win a selection of money saving kit for your home. Message us today with your suggestion or email Darren.Leighton@JRHT.org.uk

@HpoolCouncil @ClevelandPolice @EngagePolice @BurnValleyRes @JonathanBrash @HPoolMail @Hartlepool_Life @radiohartlepool

The Action Lab has lost two close friends, contributors and colleagues in recent days. Teresa and Tara gave so much to support the communities of the town and will be hugely missed by all. Our thoughts are with Teresa’s and Tara’s families, friends and colleagues.

We have had a great time talking about poverty and ways in which we can create supportive communities with @NCS @HUCSF

Thank you for having us and for sharing some amazing insight into the issues faced by the younger generation

Future social action leaders in the making!

Today, we are raising awareness of accessibility and digital inclusivity.

Follow the link below to our website blog, reflecting on our efforts at creating an accessible digital inclusion broadband deal for the people of Hartlepool.

hartlepoolactionlab.org/gaad-blog/

@ApleCollective

We would just like to say a huge THANK YOU to all of our Social Action Leaders working to support their community right now.
If you would like to speak to us about an idea you have to support members of your community, please contact us via our website HartlepoolActionLab.org

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PLEASE GIVE 5 MINUTES OF YOUR TIME.
We are currently conducting a research project into the impacts of covid-19 on Hartlepool and need as many of you possible to follow the link and fill in our Survey Monkey.

Thank you.

surveymonkey.co.uk/r/3XQPSPX

PLEASE GIVE 5 MINUTES OF YOUR TIME.
We are currently conducting a research project into the impacts of covid-19 on Hartlepool and need as many of you possible to follow the link and fill in our Survey Monkey.

Thank you.

A lot of us may be able to relate to this guy.

Trapped in a situation with the walls closing in.

We all need support sometimes. And support is available to you.

Stay safe everyone and as always for discreet support and advice contact us at HartlepoolActionLab.org.uk

🎅🎅🎅 Merry Christmas everyone. @The_Annexe @HPoolMail @HpoolCouncil @BloomInArt1 @KilmarnockCentr @HartlepoolMind @HpoolNewsAlerts @ndctrust @ClevelandPolice @ClevelandFB @WVARC30 @MWalkforwomen @HUCSF @poolieexchange @HpoolCouncil @HartlepoolFB @CitizensAdviceH ....

Our Christmas elf, Hal, is at Kilmarnock Road Centre today.
The centre has lots of services that supports children, families and individuals in the Owton Manor area of town. If you'd like to know more about this amazing service contact Ann on 01429 868008 @KilmarnockCentr

Good morning! Hal the elf has found himself a friend in Wharton Trust. The Annexe have an amazing service supporting residents of the Dyke House area. Should you want to find out more please contact Teresa on 01429 866095 @The_Annexe #BigLocal

Can you share a little Christmas Spirit and donate any of the items listed below? Thank you. 🎁🎁🎁 #Christmas2020

Don't go cold this winter.
Cleveland Fire Brigade offer a free non means tested service for residents who are struggling with heating issues
If you need assistance to access the Stay Safe and Warm scheme, contact the Action Lab on 07989 207804

By pulling together as a town, we will get through lockdown. We will repair our economy and we will build stronger neighbourhoods. If you want to know more about the work we do, or would like to get involved, check out our website here: HartlepoolActionLab.org.

1/2 This half-term food is going to be a big issue for a lot of families in Hartlepool.
We pull together to ensure that no child or family goes hungry this half-term. If you would like to see what support is available to you then you can check out this map familiesfirstne.co.uk/chat-map

As the weekend and half term approach, the conversations for some families turn once again to meal times. No one should have to live this way, it's not right.
It can be sometimes hard to know where to go for help and support. We can help you navigate the support available.

@HpoolCouncil Welfare support team work to ensure that a streamlined and accessible service is available in Hartlepool at all times. The following is a quote why listening to the voices of lived experience is important to the team. @ApleCollective #IDEP2020

At Hartlepool Action Lab we listen and work with those who are seeking to find safety from the rising tides of poverty. The following is a quote from a beneficiary of HAL on why they felt it important that they felt like they where being listened to. @ApleCollective #IDEP2020