Our Mission

To enable the voices of vulnerable people to be heard through the provision of a range of independent advocacy services, tailored to the needs of individuals

Our mission is to give the voices of the vulnerable a place to be heard and listened to. We provide a range of advocacy services, tailored to your needs and wants.

What is Advocacy?

Advocacy is not new. It is part of everyday life. People advocate (or speak up) every day for themselves, for their children, for their relatives and for their friends.

An advocate is a person who works with you on a problem until it is sorted out. Once the problem has been sorted out, the advocate will stop working with you. Advocates often work this way because lots of different people need the help and support of an advocate.

What is an Advocate?

Ready to take the next step?

Please contact us via our referral form which can be found in the Referral forms and Downloads section or via the email link in the Contact us section or call us on 0191 259 6662.

Asylum Seeker and Refugee’s are welcome to come along for a friendly chat at the following drop-in clinics;

Monday’s 11 am - 1 pm, IANE Offices, Room B14 The Linskill Centre, Linskill Terrace, North Shields NE30 2AY

Wednesday’s 11 am - 1 pm at the Baptist Church, Howard Street, North Shields

“You listened to me and offered me support when nobody else seemed to listen.”

— User of ‘The Walking With Project’