Our Vision
We strive for a society in which every child feels loved, safe and happy and has equal opportunities to thrive. We envision a future where everyone works together to celebrate and value childhood.
Our Values
NAPI works with children and families primarily under 5 to provide access to appropriate quality services which:
In order that these children and families can:
NAPI offers advice, information, support and listening ears from a qualified and experienced staff team to ensure happy, safe, well resourced and welcoming environments. In order to do this NAPI provides:
NAPI is overseen by a voluntary Management Committee. These volunteers represent all areas of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Claire Lewis- Is the Chair for NAPI Management Committee and has been on the committee for a number of years. Claire use to run St Margaret's Parent and Toddler Group.
Kate Lockhart - Kate is our Deputy Chair and Treasurer of the NAPI Management Committee. Kate is also the community development officer for wallsend children community. A professional drama facilitator, the creative director and CEO of little big mouth threatre company and project worker for the Josephone and Jack project (SEN).
Rachel Ronan - Rachel is the secretary for NAPI management committee and joined in july 2023. Rachel is the manager of Woodlands private day nursery.
Emma Vicarage - Has just recently joined are Trustee board and is the manager of the Heaton Community Centre.
Karen Williams - Is our new Management Committee Member. Karen previously managed NAPI for 25 years as the Project Manager.
We are looking for New Trustee Board Members please enquire if interested.
We are based at Heaton Community Centre, Trewhitt Road, Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne. NE6 5DY
You can take the following buses: 1, 62, 63, 307, 308, 309, 310. You can also take the metro to Chillingham Road station then walk down Chillingham Road till you reach the main shops then turn right onto Trewhitt Road until you reach Addycombe Terrace.
Heaton Community Centre
Trewhitt Rd
Newcatle upon Tyne
NE6 5DY
Follow the link below to register for 'Give as you live' its free and if you shop on line NAPI will receive a donation of the company. Enter charity to support - Newcastle action for parent and toddler groups initiative
Charitable Incorporated Organisation C.I.O 1161983
All Rights Reserved | North East Action for Children Parents and Inclusion