http://www.theactivityden.org.uk/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.theactivityden.org.uk en-us Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:20:43 +0100 Rocketspark http://www.theactivityden.org.uk/blog/post/26137/thank-you-to-sone-products-for-supporting-the-activity-den/ The Activity Den would like to say a huge thank you to SONE Products Ltd for their generous donation of £500.Over the Christmas period, SONE Products raised £1,500 for local charities chosen by members of their team. We are incredibly grateful that The Activity Den was selected as one of the organisations to benefit from this fundraising effort.The Activity Den works with children and young people across Stanley and the surrounding areas, providing youth clubs, activities and projects that cre... Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.theactivityden.org.uk/blog/#post26137 http://www.theactivityden.org.uk/blog/post/26053/high-sheriff-youth-awards-2026/ Last night, The Activity Den stepped into a world of pure imagination at the High Sheriff Youth Awards – a spectacular Willy Wonka–themed evening hosted by Point North.Representing the organisation were our Development Coordinator and Youth Worker, proudly accompanied by three of our young people. For them, the evening was more than just an awards ceremony — it was an opportunity to represent their community, build confidence, and experience something many had never done before.We are deli... Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:21:56 +0000 http://www.theactivityden.org.uk/blog/#post26053 http://www.theactivityden.org.uk/blog/post/25960/a-decade-of-dedication-ends-and-a-new-chapter-begins/ Last week, we said a heartfelt goodbye to Lesley, our Finance and Admin Administrator, who has dedicated a decade of service to The Activity Den. Over the past two weeks, Lesley has been training our new recruit, Joe, passing on years of invaluable knowledge and experience.Lesley began her career at Stanley Youth Centre, providing both administrative and youth work support. During this time, she achieved her Level 3 Business Administration and Level 3 Customer Service qualifications. At The Acti... Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.theactivityden.org.uk/blog/#post25960 http://www.theactivityden.org.uk/blog/post/25822/a-heartfelt-thank-you-celebrating-sarah-greys-leadership-and-service/ It is with immense gratitude and a touch of sadness that we mark the end of Sarah Grey's tenure as our Chair and Trustee. Serving almost continuously since our founding in 2007, Sarah has been the bedrock of The Activity Den, guiding us with remarkable dedication, expertise, and a clear vision for the community we serve.On behalf of the entire team, the board of Trustees, our Volunteers, and our Community, we extend our deepest appreciation for the extraordinary legacy she leaves behind.Instrume... Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.theactivityden.org.uk/blog/#post25822 http://www.theactivityden.org.uk/blog/post/25712/county-durham-youthprint-statement-to-recent-events/ County Durham YouthPrint has released a statement in response to recent events, reaffirming our commitment to inclusivity, respect, and supporting young people. As part of Durham YouthPrint, The Activity Den proudly support this important statement. All children and young people across the region need to know they will always have safe places to go.... Thu, 02 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.theactivityden.org.uk/blog/#post25712 http://www.theactivityden.org.uk/blog/post/25710/the-activity-den-welcomes-new-chair-phillip-marshall/ The Activity Den is delighted to announce the appointment of Phillip Marshall as the charity’s new Chair of the Board. A long-time advocate for community development and youth engagement. Phillip returns to the organisation to help guide its next chapter of growth and impact. With prior experience on the board, Phillip returns with extensive knowledge and a renewed commitment to empowering children and young people. Phillip appointment represents a key moment in the charity’s continued missi... Wed, 06 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.theactivityden.org.uk/blog/#post25710 http://www.theactivityden.org.uk/blog/post/25709/from-volunteer-to-employee/ A 17 year old from Stanley has started a new job at a local children’s charity that she has been visiting for almost 11 years thanks in part to a Karbon Homes funded programme.Jessica first started going to The Activity Den in Stanley in 2014 after she had just turned six years old. Now, a couple of months away from her 17th birthday, she’s about to start a new job there as Den Assistant.Jessica was part of the Young Volunteers Task Force, a group set up by the Activity Den and first fu... Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.theactivityden.org.uk/blog/#post25709 http://www.theactivityden.org.uk/blog/post/20945/a-hauntingly-good-halloween-party/ Here at the The Den we welcomed over 50 devils, monsters, witches and ghouls along with their family through our doors to enjoy a fantastic Halloween Party!... Thu, 16 Nov 2023 15:13:05 +0000 http://www.theactivityden.org.uk/blog/#post20945 http://www.theactivityden.org.uk/blog/post/21043/projects-with-pride-2023/ This year our staff and Young volunteer Task Force came together with various other north east youth organisations and attended NE Youth's projects with pride.We had a fantastic evening celebrating all of the fantastic achievements and hard work of all of our youth people and enjoyed a showcase of performances and awards. ... Wed, 08 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.theactivityden.org.uk/blog/#post21043 http://www.theactivityden.org.uk/blog/post/20943/october-fun-and-food-2023/ This October half term we have had a fiendishly good time here at The Den! Our young people took part in a scary scavenger hunt, finding all of our freaky figures hidden around our building! Pin the spider on the web, spooky statues and even made their own monster masks!... Tue, 31 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.theactivityden.org.uk/blog/#post20943