KEY+ Stories

Team 29 decided to have an afternoon in a care home. They dressed up and played games with the older people and then presented them with personal Christmas cards and gifts.

Read about KEY+ group, NCS 2, and their contribution to the schools Christmas Fayre!

An ambitious group of young people created a welcoming space at 'The Traveller's Rest' pub and restaurant to give back to the local pub and community. 

'The Helping Hands' came together to engage with older people in the local community - purchasing gifts and playing bingo with the residents.

As we celebrate #IWillWeek, The Key has spoken to some KEY+ Challenge groups and asked them to share their stories. Read about how an ambitious group of young people made a difference in their community.

As we celebrate #IWillWeek, The Key has spoken to multiple groups from Newcastle College about their KEY+ projects and how this experience has made a difference to them and their community.

We're excited to launch our annual report which gives you a snapshot of our impact, achievements and learning from the financial year 2023/24.

Brought communities together with food and friendship

We rolled out the red carpet once again for another big Key Awards. Young people stole the show once and it was once again an unforgettable evening. See the photos and winners here!

An ambitious group of young men tackled the rising instances of young driver crashes by setting up their own driving school simulator in their local youth club. Find out about the lengths they went to here!

An ambitious group of young women combined their love for fashion with their desire to help others by running their own Fashion Show which raised hundreds for the cause of their choice. Find out more!

Find out how the KEY+ Challenge adds value to Bright Future Young Women's Project provision with young women in South Tyneside.