True Connection NE CIC

19/02/2026

Firstport were incredibly supportive of my ideas and helped me to get started down the path of giving back to my local community 🥰🥰🥰

We’ve had the pleasure of working alongside so many brilliant social entrepreneurs across the North East of England who are turning lived experience, local knowledge and bold ideas into sustainable businesses.

It’s been a privilege to work with our partners in supporting founders at different stages of their journey, offering practical guidance, space to learn and access to investment when it matters most.

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24/01/2026

It was great to have a chat with Sash from Shadows Of Light CiC and to get cuddles from Shadow! Lots of overlap with what we do 👍🏻

Another busy day of networking and meeting Susan to chat all about therapy practice! Exciting potential collaborations 😁

24/01/2026

Shirley is fantastic at what she does - she has really thought of everything to help m**s get back into fitness 👍🏻👇🏻

23/01/2026

Here is an example of havening technique in action 👍🏻👇🏻

20/01/2026

Incredibly grateful that this therapy came into my life at the "right" moment - it was like the missing bit of the jigsaw puzzle and has helped me run 4 funded community programs helping people with trauma symptoms in a way which I never thought possible 🥰🥰

14/12/2025

THE RESULTS ARE IN!

The latest "Get Back to YOU" program has now been completed and the results processed.

Take a look at the summarised qualitative and quantitative feedback below and for more information the full evaluation report is available here: https://sortitoutnow.co.uk/true_connect_ne_cic/

Thankyou once more to The Barbour Foundation, without which this program would not have taken place.

If your organisation is interested in this program to help your clients to move forwards in their lives, please do get in touch.

18/11/2025

Starting to collect feedback from participants who have now completed the "Get Back to You" program, which is currently running.
So grateful to be able to help people in the community in this way - big thanks to the Barbour Foundation for funding this program - it's great to already see real results☺️

22/10/2025

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The 4th funded Get Back to You program is starting from November 3rd!

It is a huge privilege to have received backing from the Barbour Foundation to support people in the local community who are going through a tough time - especially in the run up to Christmas.

The focus this time is on issues caused by, or associated with, underlying grief of any kind.

Please help me to get this program filled asap by sharing this or reaching out to friends or family.

Sadly we don’t always know how much people are struggling, so please help me to put this funding to good use 👍🏻

To get in touch about the program please go to the website via the link in this post, read the info and check out the evaluation reports from the previous programs. There is a contact form at the bottom of the page to register your interest. Thankyou 🙏🏻

https://trueconnectionne.co.uk/true-connection-ne-cic/gbty/

20/10/2025

Get Back to You Program 4 will be starting up from November 3rd!

This program has been made possible through funding from The Barbour Foundation so much love and thanks to them for supporting me in supporting you!

The program supports those in the community who feel they have "lost" themselves in some way, with a particular focus on supporting those affected by grief.

There are many ways in which we can feel bereaved, and not always due to the direct loss of a loved family member or friend.

The loss of a beloved pet, a job, a home, a loved one with dementia for example are all examples in which grief can play a big role.

Similarly, grief may not "just" be about experiencing the feeling itself - the effects of grief can hit us in different ways e.g. through a coping strategy which has turned into an addictive habit, PTSD symptoms such as nightmares or avoidance of certain places or situations, leading to increased isolation.

If this speaks to you, please get in touch. If you feel you know someone to whom the above may apply please pass on the details.

To find out more about the techniques used or apply for one of the funded places, please complete the contact form on the website here:

https://trueconnectionne.co.uk/true-connection-ne-cic/gbty/

16/10/2025

We recently passed the 2nd birthday of our CIC 🥳

I'm am forever grateful to be able to put the years of studying, training and experience to use in the local community.

Over the past year the CIC has continued to support people with on average one free and one heavily subsidised session given every week, as well as 20% discount given to various affiliated organisations and past Get Back to You participants.

I keep my "Simply Havening" sessions very reasonably priced and comparable to getting your nails or hair done!

It's been a particularly happy birthday thanks to the amazing Barbour Foundation who are funding the next round of the "Get Back to You Program" which is happening before Christmas!

Watch this space for details of how to apply for the program, but I'm hoping to help some folks feel a little better in the run up to the festive season, which I know can be a very difficult time of the year.

So THANKYOU Barbour Foundation for making this donation and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to us!

10/10/2025

3 days of making connections, learning some new ways of working and also taking a few trips down memory lane (and putting a few of my own little demons to bed!) in the bag!

Have come home feeling very inspired and will be running another funded program in South Tyneside very soon, along with a new series of workshops to help people to take back control in their lives and move onwards and upwards 🐉

10/10/2025

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