My name is Allison Harding and I am currently a Pioneer Minister in Ashington and Newbiggin by the Sea. Prior to this I was the Vicar at St Michael’s in Newburn and St Mary’s in Throckley.  I have been a Trustee and Governor for over eight years: over this time I have become Vice Chair, Interim Chair and now Chair.  I have enjoyed being with Talbot House so much that, even when my job moved out of the area, I had no doubt that I wanted to stay and be part of a charity where the staff and pupils could flourish.  All the Trustees and Governors want to see the school continue to make improvements and to enable the children to achieve the very best outcomes that they can.

Before I was a Vicar, I had jobs as a Homelessness Officer, Education Welfare Officer and Probation Officer, where I worked with young people. The children are the reason I am so invested in Talbot House; they are so engaged with their learning, funny, and welcoming. Every time I go into school, I get a huge welcome from staff and children.

​If you’d like to know about becoming a governor and trustee at Talbot House Children’s Charity please drop me a line, it would be lovely to chat about it and I am confident that you will find the role just as rewarding as I have.  My email is, revallisonharding@gmail.com

Rev. Allison