Ryan O'Hara

May 3, 2024 | sparksunderland.com | Ryan O'Hara

Sunderland has a few fantastic opportunities to better someones mental and physical wellbeing, therefore impacting mental healthy positively. Physically, Sunderland has a handful of gyms across the city that are very affordable, but it is also a very walkable area for those who may be shy to go to the gym. The city is also home to the Betsy Jenny Wellbeing Cafe which provides both fun and serious services for the community. This includes a Women’s Group, a Men’s Pie Group, NA and AA meetings.

May 9, 2023 | sparksunderland.com | Ryan O'Hara

The International Community Organisation of Sunderland is one of the largest charities in the North East that strives to better the lives of Black and Minority Ethnic individuals. The ICOS have launched many successful projects, such as Back in Control and the Eastern European Women’s group, that have seen resounding benefits. The charity’s Back in […] The North East has continued to grow their breakfast options, the recent breakfast on the climb are bagel sandwiches.