Our Projects

Bright Futures work as part of Northumbria Police’s Multi-Agency Exploitation Team providing one-to-one tailored support, to young women who are at risk of or have been a victim of grooming and exploitation.

Girls Standing Up! is our newest project here at Bright Futures. ‘GSU’ aims to tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG) and the gender stereotypes that contribute to this.

GSU was developed in 2020 in response to the murder of Sarah Everard.

Bright Futures Young Mums Network supports mums across South Tyneside.

We currently have over 80 young mums registered in the Network. We support young mums either one to one or in a group setting depending on the individual needs of the young woman.

  • Tuesdays at Riverside Children’s Centre 1-2:30
  • Wednesdays at Play Tots, Temple Park Gymnastic Centre 9:15-10:15
  • Friday at Jarrow Children’s Centre 10-11:30

Bright Futures run a Mini Ambassador Programme every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 3:45 – 4:45pm at the Sutton Hall in South Shields.

Tuesdays session is aimed at ages 4-7 and Thursday for ages 8-11.

Bright Futures Friendship Group has over 10 members attend the sessions every Wednesday 10am- 12pm at Marsden Health Centre.

The group had been re-vamped and attracted new members as well as existing ones. 

Bright Futures continue to provide weekly evening youth work sessions using various techniques to engage young people including group work and detached youth work.

Our youth workers have built a good rapport with many young people

Every Thursday Bright Futures offer free fitness sessions facilitated by our amazing PT Carla Graham.

The sessions run 5-6pm and cover a range of different exercises and fitness activities such as boxing, circuit training, strength, and conditioning training; as well as fun fitness games and team building exercises.

  • Sutton Hall, 210-212 Prince Edward Rd, South Shields NE34 7QD

Future Hope is a group of women who are either currently working in the sex industry or who have been sex workers and have decided to exit the industry.

It is a friendly, non-judgemental place to meet with other women to discuss and support each other with challenges that are unique to them.

Bright Futures continue to offer a comprehensive ‘Employability’ programme to young women aged 14-25, with ongoing success.

We work with the local Job Centres, colleges, training providers and partner agencies.

Bright Futures currently facilitate drop-in sessions at numerous schools across South Tyneside.

Within these short informal sessions, we cover issue based informal education, whilst providing information and guidance surrounding a range of issues.

  • Tuesday at St Wilfrid’s 3:15-4:15
  • Wednesday at Whitburn 1:00-1:30
  • Thursday at Harton 12:15-1:15
  • Friday at Mortimer 12:30-14:00