About Out And About North East CIC
Out And About North East CIC is a dedicated, neurodivergent-friendly community providing safe, inclusive drop-in sessions and social outings across the North East, actively tackling isolation and loneliness to help people chat, connect, build meaningful friendships, and improve their mental well-being.
What makes us different?
We are Out And About North East CIC: a dedicated, neurodivergent-friendly community network based in South Tyneside and run entirely by passionate volunteers. Our core focus is combating isolation and loneliness across the wider North East region. We provide opportunities, ranging from regular drop-in sessions to social outings, where adults and ages 16+ ( Anyone younger are to be accompanied by a parent or guardian) can connect, chat, and build lasting friendships to improve their mental well-being. While we rely on community donations to keep our services low-cost or free, some social events may require a small contribution from members to cover specific costs.
Who we help
Our community support is dedicated to the most isolated residents of the North East, including individuals of all ages experiencing loneliness, those managing mental health challenges, members of the neurodivergent community, and people facing barriers to social activity. By engaging with Out And About North East CIC, members are empowered to combat their anxiety, loneliness, and isolation. Our safe, inclusive spaces encourage them to get out and about, be more active, and find vital connections in the community, directly leading to an improvement in their overall mental well-being.
How we improve lives
We combat isolation and loneliness by providing structured, regular social opportunities. We boost mental well-being by helping people chat, connect and build meaningful friendships. We create safe accessible spaces tailored to support diverse needs, and we build sustainable friendships through a range of activities allowing time and repeated exposure.
Ready to connect? Take the first step toward new friendships by exploring our upcoming drop-in sessions and social outings today.
Out And About North East CIC