Sunderland Information Point

20/01/2026

Last chance for young deaf, disabled or neurodivergent artists (aged 16–25) to submit work to the Highlights Exhibition! ✨🎨

‼️Final call for deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent young artists aged 16-25‼️

Deadline: Friday 23rd January, 4pm

Highlights: Disability Arts Exhibition celebrates the creativity, imagination and expression of deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent young artists aged 16-25. Every submitted work will have the opportunity to be shown digitally, providing a platform for all artists to showcase their abilities.

The theme for the exhibition is ‘Challenges, Celebrations and Connections’. Artists are invited to interpret this theme in any way that is meaningful to them.

Closes: Friday 23 January, 4pm

For more information and to submit your work, visit: bit.ly/highlights2026

Highlights: Disability Arts Exhibition 2026 is part of the Autonomy project. The Autonomy project is generously supported by the Association of Independent Museums' Connected Communities programme, which is funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport’s Know Your Neighbourhood Fund, through Arts Council England.

20/01/2026

20/01/2026

☕💬 Join us for a joint SEND Parent Carer Coffee Morning with Sunderland Parent Carer Forum. A chance to enjoy a cuppa, meet other parent carers, share your views on SEND in Sunderland, and talk about the support you need.

📅 Monday 26th January 2026 | ⏰ 10am–12pm
📍 Sunderland Carers Centre

📅 Upcoming dates:
• Monday 2nd March, 10am–12pm
• Monday 27th April, 10am–12pm
• Monday 1st June, 10am–12pm

💚 Need advice, support or a listening ear?
📞 Call us: 0191 549 3768
📧 Email: contactus@sunderlandcarers.co.uk
🌐 Visit: www.sunderlandcarers.co.uk

📍 Sunderland Carers Centre, Thompson Park, Thompson Road, Sunderland, SR5 1SF

19/01/2026

☕ It’s – a day created by Samaritans to remind us to stay connected☕

January can feel tough, so instead of feeling blue, why not reach out to someone for a chat over a brew? A simple conversation can make a big difference.
While you’re taking that moment, why not check what support you could be eligible for?
Lightning Reach is a free website that matches you with help you qualify for – all in one place. Whether you’re employed, unemployed, a student, or retired, Lightning Reach makes it easy to find support with:
✔ Grants and emergency money
✔ Help with energy bills
✔ Food & household items
✔ Advice and guidance
Check what you’re eligible for today 👉 http://lightningreach.org/sunderland-welcome?referral=sccsocial.

19/01/2026

16/01/2026

16/01/2026

What a session! 🙌 Our first one back with SMILE Through Sport was a hit!
Join us Tuesdays at 5pm for cricket 🏏 and loads of other sporting activities.
Everyone welcome—don’t miss out!

https://www.thesensoryplace.net/book-online

14/01/2026

Looking for a creative and playful morning with your little ones?

Join Sunderland Mind's Play Parade every Tuesday for fun, themed sessions that spark imagination, creativity and quality family time!

🗓 When: Every Tuesday (during term time)
⏰Time: 10.30am – 12.30am
📍Where: Sunderland Mind Wellbeing Hub, Church Street East, Sunderland, SR1 2BB

👉 Find out more here: https://www.sunderlandmind.co.uk/activities-and-services/wasp-wellbeing-team/groups/the-play-parade/

Sunderland Mind Page

13/01/2026

☕ Sunderland Carers Centre Coffee Mornings - 2026 ☕️

Our relaxed coffee mornings take place monthly (with our first one next week!) and offer a friendly space to meet other carers, enjoy a chat, and unwind with a cuppa.

We’ll keep this post pinned to the top of our page so carers can easily check the dates for our coffee mornings throughout the year!✅

💚 Need advice, support or a listening ear?
📞 Call us: 0191 549 3768
📧 Email: contactus@sunderlandcarers.co.uk
🌐 Visit: www.sunderlandcarers.co.uk

📍 Sunderland Carers Centre, Thompson Park, Thompson Road, Sunderland, SR5 1SF

13/01/2026

SEND & SIBLINGS SOCIAL - crafts and sensory play. in collaboration with Cosy Corner Creations🌈🎨
Every Monday & Tuesday
NO DIAGNOSIS NEEDED
These sessions provide access to the sensory room and also the craft hall to allow for maximum movement and aim to offer children with special needs or disabilities and their siblings an opportunity to socialise and focus on encouraging young people to find friendships, express their interests, chat and have fun together.

This session also provides an opportunity for parents/carers and siblings to support each other & share experiences

Parents/carers are asked to stay for these sessions and MUST supervise children in their care at all times.

We hope that children will gain confidence in exploring their surroundings and enjoy interacting and exploring the multi-sensory space.

BOOK: https://bookwhen.com/rainbows-sensoryspace

12/01/2026

📣 Be part of the change! Help shape Sunderland’s Youth Strategy! 🌟

Are you aged 11–19 or 11–25 with SEND, living in Sunderland?
We want YOUR voice to make a difference! 💬

Join our interactive session to share your ideas and help create a strategy that reflects the needs of young people across Sunderland.

📅 Wednesday 14th January 2026
📍 Bunny Hill Community Hall, SR5 4BW (ground floor)
🕔 5pm – 6:30pm

✅ To book your place, email: HAF@togetherforchildren.org.uk

Let’s work together to make Sunderland a better place for young people! 💡
Together for Children Sunderland All Together Consortium CIO