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Sophie Brownson

Newcastle charities told to find new home as city hub sold to Northumbria University

A Newcastle charity has spoken of its shock after being told it must move out of the building it has called home for the last six years.

Newcastle Women's Aid is one of a number of charities based at MEA House in Ellison Place that must relocate by next summer following the sale of the office block.

The MEA Trust, a charity that owns the Grade II listed building in the city centre, sent a letter to tenants last night (June 19), to inform them it had been sold to Northumbria University and their lease is being terminated.

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