The aim of the project is to establish and support a community flat in each block to be used as a social support centre by residents. Community Flats are managed by residents' committees. Students have the opportunity to work towards a wide range of qualifications. All are looking to gain skills and experience whilst improving the local communities and helping local people. The Rowan Project provides supported opportunities for education for people severely affected by mental health difficulties.
Participants have the opportunity to work towards nationally recognised qualifications.
This project produces and mails out a weekly tape for people with visual impairment listing the current main radio and television programmes. The Thursday Club provides once weekly social meetings and outings for people affected by mental health difficulties living in the community. Volunteering CSV Newcastle works actively to recruit and place volunteers with voluntary organisations, community groups and social agencies in Newcastle and Northumberland.