County Durham and Sunderland Foodbanks are here to help anyone who is facing hunger because of crisis – for the parents skipping meals so their children can eat, for the tenant forced to go hungry just so they can pay the rent, for the elderly person making the stark choice between heating and eating. Read more
Many people experience problems with their finances at times, for many reasons, Getting help is the most important thing. Community Money Advice County Durham offer a free, confidential, service for anyone with financial issues, debt or managing their money. We will not judge you in any way. We know that you may not have the time or energy to tackle these problems alone and we help you to sort things out in the best way for you. There is a solution and we can help you find it. Read more
The DCP Community Shop aims to be just that: a community and a shop. It is an established charity shop in Framwellgate Moor, selling clothing, books, toys and all manner of other household items. Profits from the shop are predominantly used to fund the work of County Durham foodbank. Read more
In April 2015, npower launched ‘Fuel Bank’, its initiative to help foodbank users with pre-payment meters. The first of its kind, the project aimed to help those being forced to choose between ‘heating and eating’ by offering them vouchers for gas or electricity. The Fuel Foundation now operate the fuelbank with the support of Durham Christian Partnership in the County Durham area Read more
If you like what you are learning about DCP so far, why not get join us? We have plenty of opportunities to get involved, either as a volunteer or member! Read more
The schools mentoring project links mentors with young people who need extra encouragement in developing their creativity and life skills. Mentors meet a young person, once a week for an hour, in their school and work with them either one to one or in small groups. Read more
Working in connection with Durham Christian Partnership, Pad-B is a life-changing programme to help people who are looking for any form of support. We offer a compassionate personal approach to recovery from mental health issues and addiction. “Pad-B” means to “press a different button”, to do things differently in order to experience life to its fullest. The Pad B programme is set out to help people build confidence, change thought patterns and get involved in fun activities and the local comm Read more
Our office is based in Chester le Street. This is where our head office operations are carried out. No services are available from this office. If you would like further information about Durham Christian Partnership or help finding appropriate support, please contact us. Read more
We have a committed team of staff at DCP, all of whom work hard to ensure the objectives and ethos of support are provided to those in need. Read more
Durham Christian Partnership delivers a variety of projects with the aim of making a positive difference to the lives of people living, working and visiting County Durham. Formed in 1995 as a Christian community focussed on enhancing the care of those in need, DCP has grown to incorporate a variety of projects, all responding to different identified needs. Read more
For further information on any of our services, if you want to get involved, or need support from any of our projects, please do not hesitate to contact us. Read more
Members play a distinctive and important role within the life of DCP and we are grateful to all members for the support they give in different ways. Members can offer their support in practical ways, offering their time, expertise and skills in particular areas. If you have experience or knowledge that you think might be useful please do get in touch, we would love to hear from you! Read more
Durham StreetLights is a joint initiative of Durham churches, which aims to show God’s love by offering practical and emotional support to people on the streets at night and in the early hours of the morning. Working in partnership with Durham Police and Council, StreetLights volunteers are people who care, listen and provide practical support for anyone in Durham city centre on Friday and Saturday nights. Read more
We are a support group who aim to improve the lives of children by working with grandparents and families. Read more
DCP is involved with managing a number of projects, responding to different identified needs across County Durham and Sunderland. Here you will find information about each of out projects. Read more
DCP has a board of committed Trustees, each with their own specialist knowledge and experience.The role of our trustees is to ensure DCP has a clear strategy and that our work and goals are matched to our vision. The trustee’s support the Chief Executive in the running of DCP, ensuring that the charity meets its obligations and that the needs of clients come first. Read more
DCP has a board of committed Trustees, each with their own specialist knowledge and experience. The role of our trustees is to ensure DCP has a clear strategy and that our work and goals are matched to our vision. The trustee’s support the Chief Executive in the running of DCP, ensuring that the charity meets its obligations and that the needs of clients come first. Read more
Durham Healing on the Streets is a joint initiative of Durham Churches which aims to show God’s love by offering prayer and support to people on the streets with a special emphasis on healing. This gentle ministry works within a loving and compassionate environment, full of the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. The Healing on the Streets model is a simple, but beautiful way, to reach out to the lost and hurting on the streets of our city. Read more
Prayer has a hugely important place in the life of DCP. Put simply, prayer is communicating with God - listening and talking to him. As a Christian organisation this is central to what we do, and how we do it! Read more
Leave a gift in your Will and make a lasting legacy that will help fund our work in empowering individuals and supporting communities. We gratefully receive all kinds of gifts and any gift, no matter how small, will help us continue our work. Thanks to the generosity of people like you, we are able to continue our work. Read more
Would you like to volunteer with Durham Christian Partnership? We would love to hear from you! We are always looking for volunteers and have many different roles available in our varied projects. Read more
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The generosity of our corporate partners provides vital support to improve the lives of individuals and in communities. Through corporate partnerships, Durham Christian Partnership offers volunteering opportunities for employees to support our clients and a way to meet social responsibility commitments. Durham Christian Partnership are incredibly proud to work with corporate partners across the North East who work with us to make a positive difference to the lives of others. Read more