Tyne Central Council
Tyne Central Council covers the area of the RC Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle, comprising Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, Durham and part of Cleveland north of the River Tees. There are 92 Conferences in the area, divided between 14 District Councils (see below), with a total of 778 members.
For the roles and responsibilities of Central Councils, see Central Councils of England & Wales.
The Tyne Central Council President is Joseph Gilfillan, who can be contacted by e-mail at 
or via the SVP National Office. If you are a member, you can also log-in to the secure Central Council page for more information.
District Councils within Central Council Area
| District Council |
| Alnwick District Council |
| Durham East District Council |
| Durham North West District Council |
| Durham South West District Council |
| East Northumberland District Council |
| Gateshead East District Council |
| Gateshead West District Council |
| Hartlepool District Council |
| Jarrow District Council |
| Newcastle North East District Council |
| Newcastle North West District Council |
| North Shields District Council |
| Stockton District Council |
| Sunderland District Council |
Community Projects/Special Works
| Type of Special Work | Name of Special Work | Contact |
| Community Shops | 3 shops in Kenton, Blakelaw and Dunston | John Nichol |
| Support Centre | Blackfriars Care Centre | Joseph Main |
| Debt Counselling | SVP Debt Counselling Unit | Paul Beckwith and Pat Finnon |
| Family Holidays | Sandy Bay Caravan | Janet Nichols |
| Residential Care | Matt Talbot Hostel | Jenny Thompson |
| Residential Care | Leo Edgar Project | Cynthia Williamson |
| Residential Care | Ozanam House Approved Premises | Chris Gelder |
| Residential Care | St Christopher's Approved Premises | David Lynn |
| Community Minibus | Community Transport | Ritchie Gordon |
| Furniture Project | Quarry Road Furniture Store | Jim Turner |
| Disability Project | Deaf Club | Iris Garbutt |
| Holiday Camp | Holy Island Camp | Bill Knowles |