Back on the Map Builds Pathways to Opportunity Through North East Roots Funding 

For more than two decades, Back on the Map has worked alongside residents in Sunderland’s East End to create sustainable homes, safer neighbourhoods, and stronger community connections.

As part of the North East Roots Homecoming programme, Community Foundation North East partnered with Sunderland Music City during the Music Against Child Poverty 2 concert to provide up to £50,000 in match funding for five grassroots organisations building pathways to opportunity, including Back on the Map.

Homecoming forms part of the wider North East Roots initiative, which encourages people with a connection to the North East to give back and support communities across the region through the North East Roots Fund.

Jo Cooper, Chief Executive of Back on the Map, said:

“Unfortunately, many young people in our community tell us they are being held back by a lack of opportunities and support, and struggle to find a pathway into work.

“The North East Roots Fund’s support allows us to take action by giving young people the opportunities, confidence, skills and tools to build a better future.

“This funding is directly contributing to our mission to make Hendon a place of opportunity to live, work and thrive through diversifying our youth service, attracting more participants and engaging more people in our events and services.”

To find out more about the North East Roots Fund and how to get involved, visit the North East Roots website here or contact John Hollingsworth using the form below.