Ways We Help
The Focus of Our Efforts
Praxis Present Appeal
2022 we started our Praxis Present Appeal
We started the appeal to provide presents for the residents and children within the project.
We had tags located in three local businesses in Newcastle, the public could pick up a tag and purchase a gift relevant to the gender and age of the tag.
Due to huge success of the appeal where able to provide gifts for not only our residents but also to families that where struggling at Christmas
Christmas 2024 seen our best year ever for support with donations coming in from Dunelm and even more local businesses.
we aim to to assist many more families withing the area.
If you are a local business and would be happy to assist our appeal in 2026 please contact us via the online form.
Benefits Assitance
There is a wide range of state benefits available. If you’re struggling to make ends meet or your income could do with a boost, claiming all the benefits you’re entitled to can make a big difference.
Your right to benefits will depend on your individual circumstances or those of your household. For example, you may be entitled to benefits if you are sick, lose your job, are on a low income, have children, are over 60, have a disability, become a carer or are recently bereaved.
As well as state benefits, there are also grants available from charitable organisations for people on a low income and other types of help such as schemes and grants to help towards your energy costs, water bills and energy efficiency measures
Some state benefits are means-tested. This means the amount you get and whether you qualify at all depends on how much income and capital (savings and investments) you have.
Means-tested benefits include:
Employment and Support Allowance (income-related)
Housing Benefit
Income Support
Jobseeker’s Allowance (income-based)
Universal Credit
Pension Credit
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Here at Praxis we endeavour to assist residents and and individuals that may need advice on what benefits they are intitled to and help with applying for them.
Wednesday Wellness
Wednesday Wellness at Praxis,
Every Wednesday we have the residents come to our main hub and enjoy cooked breakfast and a game of pool, a chat and just general socialisation.
It’s a way for everyone to connect and feel at ease in a safe environment.
Staff join in with residents to offer any further support they may be needing.
It’s also a good way to connect with residents outside of the project houses.
A few hours having fun can make a whole difference to a Individual’s day that may be struggling.
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We also work with various outside agencies in assisting residents with there mental health issues and concerns.
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