Community Spaces
We own, manage and lease community buildings in Ferryhill, Newton Aycliffe, Shildon and Spennymoor. We support our partners using our community buildings to provide much needed activities and services that meet the needs of the communities they serve. Read our terms and conditions for booking our community spaces
The ARK, Newton Aycliffe
The ARK is situated in the heart of the West Ward of Newton Aycliffe and provides access to several smaller rooms which can be opened in to one large room, a kitchen and a fully equipped I.T suite. The ARK is open Monday to Friday and provides access to a foodbank, a credit union, a community café, a junior club, a walking group and a men’s health group. Most services are provided through one of our partners Junction 7 whose volunteers help run the hub. Livin provide outreach support from the ARK and you can arrange to meet staff who can advise on housing, employability and financial wellbeing.
Foundations, Shildon
Foundations offers flexible space in the heart of Shildon for organisations and community groups. Foundations is fully accessible and offers excellent learning spaces including an I.T suite, a classroom with an interactive whiteboard, an outside learning space and a modern lounge and kitchen.
Our partners are also delivering great services from Foundations. Examples include the Pioneering Care Partnership Health Trainers who can help improve your well-being, contact Lauren Copping for more information. The Shildon Children and Young Peoples Network in Partnership with Teesdale YMCA are delivering regular youth sessions. For more information on this just get in touch.
Communal Lounges
We have lounges available to book across Newton Aycliffe, Shildon and Spennymoor on a half or full day basis. The venues differ in size and can accommodate between 35 to 70 people.
If you need any support with your booking or have any questions, our Community Investment Manager can help. Get in touch using the form below.