Big Local Gateshead

We are one of 150 Big Locals founded in 2012 all over the UK to help residents make a difference to the area they live in. Big Local Gateshead operates in Teams and the racecourse estate in Bensham, and our governing body is made up of people who live or work in that area. We run a community space on Derwentwater Road, an allotment on Bensham Bank, and activities all across the area. 

We have weekly clubs and groups running on almost every day of the week from the Bungalow and allotment that are open to all, as well as extra events over the year. 

We also host 3 network groups that meet monthly to discuss key issues in the area - health and environment, young people, and older people.