HOPS
Healing
Opportunities
HOPS is a charity based in Houghton-le-Spring. We offer healing therapies and group activities to reduce stress and pain, and boost wellbeing.
About HOPS
About HOPS
We reach out to unpaid Carers, those with long-term health conditions, and anyone in need. Our therapies benefit mind and body – easing pain and stress and lifting self-worth. Our classes and activities bring communities together
to support wellbeing.
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Our HOPS Workplace Wellbeing Days bring holistic therapies and wellbeing activities into the workplace, giving staff the chance to pause, recharge and focus on their wellbeing.
Because when people feel better, they work better.
Interested in bringing a HOPS Wellbeing Day to your workplace? Get in touch to find out more.
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We're delighted to be launching CHAT & WRITE – a series of FREE creative writing workshops at The Old Rectory.
These relaxed, welcoming sessions are perfect for beginners and anyone who'd like to explore creative writing in a friendly, informal environment. From poetry and memoir to storytelling and collaborative writing, each workshop offers something a little different.
Creative writing isn't just about putting words on paper—it can also be a wonderful way to boost wellbeing. Taking time to write can help reduce stress, improve mood, encourage mindfulness, build confidence, spark creativity and provide a positive outlet for thoughts and emotions. Sharing ideas with others can also help reduce loneliness and create new friendships.
🌟 No experience needed
☕ Refreshments included
📝 Attend one session or all five!
📅 Wednesdays | 10.30am – 12.30pm from September 2nd (see flyer for further dates)
Our workshop themes include:
📮 Postcards – Places, messages and imagined lives
✂️ Cut, Keep, Rearrange – Creating found poetry
🌿 The Colour Green – Nature, colour and the senses
💭 I Remember – Memory and autobiography
✨ Consequences – Fun collaborative writing
Come along, meet new people, get inspired, improve your wellbeing and discover the joy of writing—without any pressure to share your work unless you'd like to.
📞 Book your free place:
📧 info@HOPSwellbeing.org
☎️ 0191 548 3722
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Our Classes
Something for Everyone!
Join our weekly classes in person or online, all year round: singing, yoga, crafts, meditation, mindfulness and more. See the latest updates on our Facebook page.
Getting Together
Our in-person classes currently take place in Houghton le Spring, Fulwell and Roker, Sunderland. Everyone is welcome, and some concessionary rates are available – just ask.
Carers Connect
Carers Connect is our support group for unpaid Carers. If you’re a Carer, you can also join our regular coffee mornings at The Old Rectory, which are free to attend. Email info@healing-sunderland.org.uk
Finding Balance & Peace
Finding Balance & Peace
We offer accessible holistic therapy sessions to help ease stress and pain, and restore balance: shiatsu, sports massage, reflexology, aromatherapy, Indian head massage and Reiki healing.
Donate
Your donations, no matter how big or small, are deeply appreciated. Your kindness helps us continue our work, day after day.