⚠️ NOT FOR EMERGENCIES. This service is for administrative inquiries only. If in danger, dial 999 immediately.
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service
The Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service's Prince's Trust Programme offers support for young people aged 16-25 who are not in full-time employment, education, or training. You can call this number to inquire about the programme's eligibility criteria, start dates, and locations. Assistance is available for applying or referring someone to the programme. General support is also provided for questions about programme benefits, travel expenses, and how participation might impact existing benefits. Courses run three times a year and last 12 weeks. Calls are best made during operating hours, though specific wait times are not provided.
Updated 14 Dec 2025
Expected outcomes
- Inquire about eligibility
- Get start dates and locations
- Apply to the programme
- Refer someone to the programme
- Ask about travel expenses
- Understand benefit impacts
Call preparation
Assemble everything before you dial. These requirements are verified by our call analysts and updated as organizations change their scripts.
- Personal details
- Contact information
- Name
- Age
- Employment status
- Education status
Known issues
While there are no specific known issues reported, it's advisable to have all necessary personal details ready before calling to ensure a smooth process. The programme is free, and travel expenses are reimbursed, so be sure to ask about this if needed. Since benefits are not affected by participation, you can inquire about any concerns related to this. For the best experience, contact the relevant TEAM Leader directly and have your eligibility information at hand.
