Welcome to Community Information Online

Community Information Online includes information about:

• Childcare
• Choirs and music groups
• Churches and religious groups
• Community Centres
• Disability
• Education
• Health
• Hobbies and social groups
• Social care
• Sports clubs and facilities
• Theatre and drama clubs
• Youth groups

It also includes countywide, regional and national information - all relevant to people who live and work in County Durham.

It is managed by Adults, Wellbeing and Health staff. The information is reviewed annually to make sure accurate information is available. However, we do rely on the organisations listed telling us if there have been changes to their information between review periods. We make every effort to maintain the database but cannot accept liability for any inaccuracy in the information provided to us.

Please note that by following any of the following links, you will no longer be 'logged in' to Community Information Online. Please be aware that you will lose any previous search information.

This information is also available in libraries in County Durham

If you have information that you would like to see added to this database, you can register online, contact us or visit your nearest library (this link will take you to the Durham County Council website) or telephone 0191 3708838.

If you cannot find the information you need for services relating to family, health, disability or social problems please contact your local library who will help you research and locate what you need including:

• Information on accessible transport
• Information on help with benefits
• Information on childcare provision
• Information on care and carer services
• Information on specialist equipment
• Information on specialist holidays
• Information on support organisations

To find details of your local library please visit our libraries page.

All information is free and confidential.

The Children's Information Service is part of SureStart County Durham. The service provides detailed information to members of the public on everything to do with childcare. For example, the service holds information on all childcare services available in County Durham, which includes information on childminders, nurseries, playgroups, out of school clubs and much more. The service can also provide information on careers in childcare.

For more information contact the Childcare Information Service (CIS) by contacting the Helpline on 0800 9172917.