Key Community

What the charity does

The KEY Project provide a range of support services to disadvantaged young people in South Tyneside. We do this by offering: Floating Support, giving practical support to vulnerable young people in their properties; Prevention of Homelessness, mediating between young people and their parents/guardians. We work closely with the local authority, Housing Associations, church and community groups.

Charitable objects

The objects of the charity are, for the public benefit,1. The provision of relief for young people in necessitous circumstances who are, have been, or are at risk of being homeless including (but without prejudice to the provision of other forms of relief) the provision of supported accomodation, family relationship breakdown intervention and mediation, advice and counselling.2. The relief of financial hardship amongst people in south tyneside and the surrounding area in such ways as the trustees from time-to-time think fit, in particular, but not exclusively by:a) providing emergency food, essential toiletries, and household items to individuals and families in need and/or for distribution by charities or other organisations working to prevent or relieve povertyb) such other means, including (but not limited to) the provision of support or signposting to relevant information and other advisory services.

Area of benefit: Not Defined. in Practice Tyne and Wear

Governing document: MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED 2 FEBRUARY 2004 AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION DATED 1 MARCH 2005 as amended on 24 Jun 2022 as amended on 26 Jul 2023