DEDICATED TO
HELPING YOUNG MEN
AND YOUNG FATHERS

NEYDL started life in 2015 with a simple brief: to find out what, if anything, could be done to support young fathers and dads-to-be living in the North East. At the time, there was no blueprint for this work, so as experienced youth workers we went out and met young dads on their terms and figured things out together.

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Please enjoy our series of short films, illustrating the journey of some young fathers

Focusing on Fatherhood
Capturing young mens journeys to fatherhood using their own words and animation.

Finding Fathers
The findings of peer research to determine the support needs of young dads in the North East of England.

Lads, Dads & Loneliness
 The findings of peer research to understand young men’s experiences of loneliness in the North East of England.

North East Young Dads & Lads Project

Working to improve the lives of young men, young fathers and their children across the region.

GET INVOLVED

  • Someone to talk to who won’t judge you

  • Independent and honest advice

  • Friendship and support

  • Helping you to be heard

  • Getting you the right help when you need it

  • Learning new skills

  • Growing in confidence

  • Meeting other young men

North East Young Dads & Lads Project

Working to improve the lives of young men, young fathers and their children across the region.

GET INVOLVED

  • Someone to talk to who won’t judge you

  • Independent and honest advice

  • Friendship and support

  • Helping you to be heard

  • Getting you the right help when you need it

  • Learning new skills

  • Growing in confidence

  • Meeting other young men

North East Young Dads & Lads Project

Working to improve the lives of young men and their children across the region.

GET INVOLVED

  • Someone to talk to who won’t judge you

  • Independent and honest advice

  • Friendship and support

  • Helping you to be heard

  • Getting you the right help when you need it

  • Learning new skills

  • Growing in confidence

  • Meeting other young men

NORTH EAST YOUNG DADS & LADS

MEETING OTHER YOUNG DADS

GET INVOLVED

We are proud to be working with the following organisations and foundations.

We are proud to be working with the following organisations and foundations.

North East Young Dads and Lads Project
c/o BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Arts
South Shore Road
Gateshead
NE8 3BA

Doug Laidlaw (Senior Project Worker)

Tel: 07990 164449

info@neydl.uk

© 2018 NEYDL
Registered in England
Charity No: 1172924
Company No: CE009920

Dedicated to helping young men play an active and meaningful role in the lives of their children

Dedicated to helping young men play an active and meaningful role in the lives of their children