About.

The Cedarwood Trust is a community development charity working on the Meadow Well Estate of North Tyneside. A community full of untapped energy and creativity which is hampered by the levels of poverty and income deprivation it experiences. We believe that the community have the resources themselves to make a lasting difference and we work to raise confidences and aspirations in order to change lives.
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Established in 1980

The Cedarwood Trust continues to provide support for the community through the work of passionate staff and volunteers utilising local community and organisations to deliver resources to those who need it.

Our Goal

At Cedarwood we aim to provide an inclusive, safe and supportive space for all of the residents of the Meadow well estate. Our main areas of focus are surrounding food poverty, early years and families, vulnerable adults and the elders. 

Our Team

Wayne Dobson
CEO

Cherri Bray-Bowden
Head of Operations

With over 23 years of working with families, vulnerable adults and in the community Cherri strives to provide assistance, care and guidance for those who are in need.
Taking a keen interest in Early years, food poverty and mental well-being Cherri organises activities, group sessions and workshops to support the residents on the Meadow well estate. With her positive outlook on life Cherri is always there to help and encourage others and will always manage to find the time to sit, listen and grab a cuppa with anyone who needs it, offering a safe space for all.
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Kathryn McAndrew
​​Early Years Developer

Whilst having a passion of ‘Learning through play’ Kathryn encourages and builds confidence in the parents and children to reach achievable goals. Kathryn has over 20 years’ experience of working with children and families. From Playgroup leader, Playgroup manager, scout leader through to Breast feeding peer support leader, there is little that Kathryn doesn’t know or can’t help you with. With a keen interest in both outdoor and sensory learning, Kathryn provides exciting and hands on experiences for parents to share with their children. ​

Eliminating Food Waste. Ending Food Poverty.

By working with local companies and organisations to eliminate food waste, food is donated to local foodbanks. We receive a donation of food and ingredients from The Bay Foodbank which is then prepared and served by students of our Second Bite academy to those in need through our café.

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