cost of living crisis
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As the cost of living rises for households across the UK, individuals and charity organisations in Sunderland are supporting people in need of food and warm spaces. The growing energy prices disproportionately affect low-income earners, making some entirely dependent on food banks. Furthermore, electricity prices in the UK rose by 66.7% and gas prices by […]
In the rise of the cost of living crisis, many businesses and markets have been affected. The online sneaker market exists in Facebook groups such as Crepe City: Marketplace, where over 30,000 members trade, buy and sell their favourite shoes, with some going upwards of hundreds of pounds. With many people focused on paying the […]
As pressure from rapidly increasing energy costs mounts on the North East, two local arts venues are offering help to local people. In collaboration with Gateshead Council, two new Warm Spaces are being offered at Sage Gateshead and Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art. Gateshead Council have stated “We want to do more to help residents […]
Some members of the Sunderland community were recognised and given awards of excellence at a Christmas Carol service and award night organised by Maximum Impact Christian Centre (MICC). The ceremony was held to honour and appreciate people within the community who, through dedication and support, have impacted lives. Over the last couple of years, the […]
With soaring bills and rising food prices, the Sunderland Community Soup Kitchen and their volunteers are trying to ease these concerns during the festive season. The Sunderland Community soup kitchen, based at the bottom end of High Street West, has been operating since 2019 but this year has been a difficult time for the charity […]
The Sunderland Food Bank has seen a 150% increase in people accessing the food bank compared to the same period last year. This comes after rising living costs forced people to rely on food banks to get by. The charity, which has eight locations across Wearside, has called for more volunteers and donations this Christmas […]
Food Banks in the North East have appealed for assistance and support from the public in the run-up to Christmas. This comes as the cost-of-living crisis causes donations to fall and demand to rise. The food banks revealed that partnerships and donations are down while the demand for assistance is up as energy prices and […]
A community project supporting local people is having a positive impact on its users’ lives. Space4, founded in Houghton-le-Spring, aims to support the people of the community with advice, social opportunities and necessities like food. Established in 2014, it offers daily drop-in services, runs a food bank and organises weekly events for the community. Headed […]
