​East Durham Connected is a four-year programme led by East Durham Trust - working in partnership with local community centres, voluntary service providers and Durham County Council. Our purpose is to transform and improve the effectiveness of information, advice and guidance services in East Durham.
 
Funded from a major grant from the National Lottery Community Fund, the project comprises Advice Hubs and Community Advice Gateways, all supported by a team of Advice Pathfinders.

This innovative project is improving the offer and visibility of information, advice and guidance in East Durham. 

Our Advice Hubs offer free, impartial financial advice and can assess what help you might need. They can host a range of support services and opportunities fort their local area. 

You can drop in or phone. Come and speak to us at:

Shotton Community Hub - 0191 5264213
Eastlea Community Centre - 0191 5812399
Dawdon Community Centre - 0191 5131777
Greenhills Centre - 01429 820214

You can click the names of Advice Hubs to find out about them. 

Our Advice Pathfinder can help you reach services and help by signposting and making referrals for you to support services. 
You can drop in or phone. 

The Robin Todd Centre, South Hetton – 0191 526 0520 (Mon – Fri 9:30am – 2pm)
Trimdon Residents Association, Trimdon - 01429 882413 (Various call to confirm)
Horden Youth & Community Centre, Horden - 0191 518 3443 (Mon – Fri 9:30am – 5pm)
Oakerside Community Centre, Peterlee - 0191 586 1963 (Wed & Thurs 8:30am – 12pm)
Macrae House, Murton - 0191 5268367 (Various call to confirm)
Easington Social Welfare, Easington - 0191 527 0635 (Mon – Fri 9am – 1pm)
Café Together, Easington - (Wed 10am – 12pm, Thurs 9:30am – 1:30pm)
Wingate Family Centre, Wingate - 01429 835241 (Various call to confirm)
Edenhill People's Centre at Peterlee and Horden Rugby Club (Tues, Wed, Thurs 8am – 2pm)
Wingate Parish Council - at Bowls Pavilion, Wingate TS28 5AL (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)
Seaham Safe Harbour - 31 Church Street, Seaham, SR7 7HQ (Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs 11am - 3pm)
Little House of Hope - 09-10 Greenwood Cottages, Thornley DH6 3HF - 07478942140 (Various call to confirm)

You can click the names of our Advice Pathways to find out about them. ​

Ask us about our drop-in sessions:
Our financial wellbeing adviser holds regular drop-in sessions across East Durham.
Contact us on 0191 5693511 for details.

Other support available:
Durham County Council - 03000 265 000
Citizens Advice County Durham - 03003 233 000
Community Money Advice County Durham - 0191 303 7514
Welfare Rights - 03000 268 968
Stop Loan Sharks - 0300 555 222
NE Credit Union - 0330 055 3666
 
For more information on the East Durham Connected programme, please contact Helen Waller at
East Durham Trust on 0191 569 3511.