The purpose of the organisation is to pilot and evaluate new and interesting ways of reducing inequalities in health, by helping people to maintain or improve their health - whatever their age, health problems, physical or mental ability, ethnicity or background.

1. ideas and activities to influence lifestyle changes, to maintain or increase fitness levels for people living or working in the west and east ends of Newcastle
2. appropriate and user-friendly community activities, responding to locally- identified needs and involving local residents in decisions about priorities
3. health information and advice, particularly for people with long-term illnesses, such as diabetes and heart disease
4. facilities and practical support for service delivery by other organisations whose objectives complement those of our organisation
5. participation and leadership in local health-related networks and partnerships contributing to our aims and objectives
6. services that are safe, welcoming, secure and well-managed, addressing access and equity issues

In 1996, the building was opened after 6 years of planning and dialogue with local people, voluntary organisations and funders.

In 1998 discussions were started to develop a ‘healthy living network’, stimulated by the government’s New Opportunities Fund, and in 2001 the HealthWORKS East and West programmes were launched.

Click here to find out more about HealthWORKS

In 2001, Newcastle New Deal for Communities funded work to contribute to mental health and wellbeing in the Westgate area. Click here to find out more about Activities for Health

In 2001 funds were secured from SRB5 and SRB6 and further funds from the European Regional Development fund for LinkWorks, a training scheme for local community activists. Click here to find out more about linkworks