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THE JEWISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF GATESHEAD:

Breaking down barriers
Building bridges

The JCCG is a community anchor organisation and representative body for the Orthodox Jewish community in Gateshead.

  • We support the local community
  • We advocate for its needs
  • We provide it with opportunity
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Our Impact

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Our Mission

Opening dialogue, opening doors

Located in the densely populated urban core of central Gateshead, an area of deprivation and disadvantage. This is no different for the Jewish community, whose cultural and religious barriers result in social inequity, economic and health inequalities and digital exclusion. As a BAME community with unique cultural needs, these barriers increase their disadvantage, resulting in inhibited life chances. 

Our mission is to break down barriers and open doors of opportunity to ensure equitable access to everyone.

Through dialogue with local and national agencies, voluntary sector support organisations, Local Authority, Police and health and wellbeing bodies – as well as offering support, advocacy, and opportunity – we foster the growth and empowerment of every individual within our community.

Through these efforts, we aim to remove barriers and work together more effectively, thereby improving the social, economic and health prospects of the Orthodox Jewish community in Gateshead.

SERVICES

One community, many resources

Some of our wide-ranging initiatives that carry the community forward and upward every day.

Cultural awareness workshops

Welfare advocacy

Community liaison for public bodies

Housing

Employment support

Hospital chaplaincy

Welfare advocacy

Labriut Health Clinic

Skills training

Safeguarding training

Guidance for voluntary organisations

Multi-purpose hall

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WHAT WE DO

A cornerstone of the community

Support

There is lots of support available for organisations and individuals — but lots of red tape too, which makes it hard to access. We help the community navigate and secure eligible support to ensure the many local charities and families are not left in the red.

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Advocacy

The Jewish community is an insular one, which may be hard for the wider community to reach — or understand. We serve as the community’s voice and public liaison, to enable us to work together with external agencies more effectively. 

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Opportunity

Following the cost of living crisis and changes to the benefit system, we provide multiple training, employment and housing opportunities and health clinics in our facility to give families a foundation for the future.

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“It has been a privilege to work with JCCG on matters of common community and national interest and concern.”
The Right Reverend Paul ButlerBishop of Durham
“Gateshead council has a long-standing and much valued relationship with the JCCG. They make a great difference to the way the council, its partners and other organisations outside the kehilla can better connect and provide culturally appropriate services, and in turn help the different Jewish institutions and residents connect with the wider community. Without doubt, the JCCG has made a significant impact upon the quality of life experienced by Gateshead’s Orthodox community.”
Councillor Martin GannonLeader of Gateshead Council
“Our staff deal with the Jewish community day in, day out, so we wanted to educate them to make sure they were in line with the Jewish culture and values – and that we wouldn't make anyone uncomfortable during our encounters. Their cultural awareness workshop is an end to end coverage about everything you need to know, from food to festivals. The presenters were so personable, the content was delivered in such an open way and that open dialogue has created a sense of community. We highly recommend it.”
Lesley RanceWorkforce Development Advisor, Gateshead Council
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25+

years of trusted advocacy and representation

328

key workers educated in cultural awareness

620

local families supported daily by our services

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