We've decided to spread some love today and share a few of our favourite Newcastle-based community and arts organisations and projects. Give your favourite groups a shout out too! #ALittleBitOfGood. Image by @JosieBrookes

The team at @ChilliStudios are creatively improving mental health in the North East of England, which is much needed at the moment.

Byker Community Centre is a fantastic community resource in the heart of Byker offering food share, classes, and support to the local community. Their lovely motto is 'If everybody benefits, then, everybody benefits.' https://www.bykerca.org/about-us 

I Love Scarborough Road offer small creative activities with big impact in Byker Old Town. Visual art projects alongside coffee mornings, litter picking and more...

Reviving the Heart of The West End @RHWE_Enterprise is a fantastic resource offering support and spreading good vibes across the Newcastle's West End including supporting local people to explore their potential https://rhwe.org/ 

@TheMagicHatCafe aims to tackle environmental and social injustice by upcycling edible food waste, providing meals for everyone and anyone.

@WestEndRefugee supports asylum seekers and refugees in Newcastle, aiming to reduce poverty, isolation and disadvantage. WERS empowers men and women, whose futures have been irrevocably changed by past events in their home country, to regain some control over their lives.

@theredcard do great work in showing racism the red card https://www.theredcard.org/ 

Live in Newcastle? Ever thought about giving something back to the city? Why not consider volunteering with @VCNewcastle? #connection #citizenship

Which organisations and charities bring a little light to your part of Newcastle?