©2024 Not A Statistic Northeast C.I.C, Company No: 15274001
Our Mission
At 'Not A Statistic Northeast CIC', we understand how difficult it is for people going through life's ups and downs to find a space where they can build connections with others who understand what they’re experiencing.
'Not A Statistic Northeast CIC' was created to help individuals find a safe space to access peer to peer support with a free tea or coffee, biscuits and some laughs along the way. See the Our Sessions page for more details.
The Plan
At present we run a group session in Sunderland. We have built a good foundation group with weekly sessions at the Beacon of Light. With plans of starting group sessions in Washington, Durham and Houghton Le Spring in the future.
The aim of each session is to provide a safe space for conversation and to allow people to engage with their peers. Along with facilitator led signposting to local/national resources which may be helpful to attendees.
'Not A Statistic Northeast CIC' is and always will be open to everyone, This provides Inclusivity all persons wishing to access our sessions, to hopefully remove social barriers and help the local community make connections.
What to expect at our sessions?
Our Sessions are inclusive to anyone over the age of 16, Any Gender/Identity, Any race,
Any Sexuality, Any background or situation.
'Not A Statistic Northeast CIC' is also a signatory of the Armed forces covenant and commit to all its values. As a Veteran himself, Shane has experienced a wider lack of support prior to and after his service however, He has also experienced some truly inspiring Armed Forces and Veterans charities. (Some of these can be found on our Signposting Page).
We could of focused or offering in to only help specific people however, this feels wrong to us and believe that we all have a lot in common, through our own experiences and by sharing these we can help ourselves and can help others in the process.
Who Are We?
Shane
Managing Director
"I have struggled with my own mental health for the whole of my adult life and genuinely believe peer to peer support saved my life. when I was going through my darkest times, I was lucky to find groups during the day however, i found once i returned to work, Evening groups were not as easy to come by. This is why i started 'Not a Statistic Northeast CIC'
It's an honor and privilege to be able to provide these sessions to the Northeast of England. No Problems, Just Opportunities."
Leanne
Director
"I have lost some very close friends to suicide over the years and because of these losses, I came to the discovery how little mental health support there is in our region. I have also suffered from anxiety my whole life and have experienced depression through adulthood and have found that being open about my struggle by attending talking therapies have really helped improve my mental health.
This is why I feel so passionately about helping people and building 'Not A Statistic Northeast CIC' so we can cast our nets further a field and help people from all walks a life across the region"
Alix
Trustee
I’m delighted to support the transformational work Not a Statistic NE delivers and honoured to support them grow their highly impactful work. Growing understanding and increasing conversation around mental health is so important. As someone who has personally lost friends to suicide and has in the past found it hard to open up about my own mental health, I feel passionately that organisations such as Not a Statistic NE are essential.
The Statistics
As of the 7th November 2024
25 Successful Peer Support Sessions Conducted!
Weekly Avg. Attendance of 5 Participants!
More Than 50 Hours of Support Provided!
22 attendees supported
through our sessions!
©2024 Not A Statistic Northeast CIC. A Community Interest Company Limited by Guarantee, registered in England and Wales (15274001)
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