28/08/2025
B’Active Wellness Hub
Berwick is in real need of something dedicated to mental health and wellbeing for people of all ages. While we are fortunate to already have some fantastic services in the area – such as Andysmanclub, Berwick Youth Project, Rise North East, to name a few – our aim is to work alongside and complement these existing providers, not compete with them.
B’Active Wellness Hub has already built a presence on Facebook and received fantastic responses to our posts. We are also in the process of setting up a Women’s Talk Group, which has already gained strong interest.
One of our biggest challenges at this stage is funding. We understand that many funders want to see something fully established “in black and white” before committing support. Our vision is to create a one-stop hub in Berwick for all things mental health and wellbeing – a welcoming space where people can access support, take part in activities, and connect with others. We already have a team of enthusiastic volunteers ready to get involved, and now we are looking at possible business partners and suitable buildings to bring this idea to life.
To help cover costs, we are exploring a monthly community draw. For £10 a month, participants would be entered for the chance to win prizes of £600 (1st), £200 (2nd), and £100 (3rd), provided we reach at least 200 members. The remaining funds would go directly towards running the hub and maintaining the building.
As part of our next steps, we are planning to host an open night where local people can come along, share their views, and discuss what our community really needs. This will help shape the hub into something that works for everyone in Berwick.
We are currently seeking:
A building that is affordable to maintain and can truly become “our own” community space.
More volunteers who are passionate about supporting mental health and wellbeing in Berwick.
We would love to hear your thoughts on this idea and whether you believe it could make a real difference to our town.
Thank you,
B’Active Wellness Hub
