The Newcastle Xchange group is made up of faith-based projects working in the poorest areas of Newcastle. The group has emerged out of work with Partners in Community Action (PICA)

"As a project we aim to provide space for friendship, nurturing support... The project is a substitute family for many people in the neighbourhood. We provide a welcome and hospitality..."

Findings from the Newcastle Xchange Group are now available for download.

Download Newcastle Xchange Group 1

Download Newcastle Xchange Group 2


About Xchange Groups
Xchange groups are made up of up to 12 practitioners involved in faith-based projects. Xchange groups meet 3 to 4 times annually. Find out more about Xchange Groups here.

The methodology refers to a Grounded Theory approach, with use of open questions to generate discussion. Attendees used flip chart paper, post-it notes to document specific comments and notes are taken of the discussion. From the research data is clustered manually around specific themes and presented under appropriate headings. Attendees were able to comment on draft findings circulated prior to publication.