Here, our CEO, Hannah, writes about food insecurity and the wider environment. In February 2026, I was honoured to contribute to the Right to Food UK Commission at Hirst Welfare Centre, in Ashington, led by Ian Byrne MP. We discussed the broader impact of food insecurity across Northumberland – looking beyond access to food itself […]
National Apprenticeship Week takes place 9 – 15 February 2026, and shines a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships make to individuals and businesses across the country. Our most recent apprenticeship here at Adapt (NE) has seen Business Administration Apprentice, Evan Walker, spend 18 months with us, learning about all aspects of the charity […]
We’re pleased to welcome Hannah Harniess as the new Chief Executive Officer of Adapt (NE). Hannah joined us in October 2025, following the retirement of our long-standing Director, Liz Prudhoe. Liz has skilfully led the organisation for many years, and we’re incredibly grateful for her leadership. Hannah brings over 20 years of experience across health, […]
Our latest Annual Report is now available, with highlights of our work across all of our projects here at Adapt (NE) during 2024-25. Our Chair, Lorraine Hershon says, “The context in which charities are operating continues to be challenging in terms of finances and demand for services. Despite this, Adapt (NE) continues to deliver for […]
Our Director, Liz Prudhoe, recently retired after 28 years with Adapt (NE). During her time at the helm, Liz oversaw many changes and expansions at the organisation and won Best Social Enterprise in the North East at the Woman of the Year Awards in 2012. Providing oversight and leadership across all of Adapt’s projects – […]
New project to tackle travel barriers for people with learning disabilities Travelling with Confidence is a brand new project funded by the Motability Foundation to increase opportunities for people with learning disabilities in the North East and Cumbria to enjoy and benefit from the ability to travel. The project is a partnership of six local […]
Pictured, left to right: Annie Bishop, Adapt (NE) Vice Chair, Liz Prudhoe, Director, Lorraine Hershon, Chair and Lucia Bridgeman, High Sheriff of Northumberland. Thank you to everyone who attended our 33rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday, 14 November. It was lovely to welcome many new and familiar faces to the meeting at our hub […]
In review of the last year, Liz Prudhoe, Director says: “As we look back on April 2023 to March 2024, it is reassuring to recognise we are continuing to deliver on our aims, sustainably building on our work and adding new services. This year we welcomed North Shields Primary Care Network Social Prescribing Service to […]
Safe Places is a scheme that gives people a place of safety if needed when out and about in their local community. If you: Feel anxious You are lost You have lost something (e.g. bus pass, wallet, phone) You have been bullied You are upset or worried Come to reception and we will try our […]
