Gateshead VCSE Leaders Group Meeting

This meeting is open to all Gateshead VCSE Leaders - Organisation Leads, Chief Executives, Senior Managers.

The Gateshead VCSE Leaders meeting is a quarterly forum that brings together leaders from across VCSE sector organisations operating in the borough. It provides a dedicated space to connect with peers, exchange updates, share challenges and opportunities, and build stronger working relationships.

Meetings also include contributions from senior public sector partners - including the local NHS, Gateshead Council, and the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority - giving VCSE leaders direct access to strategic discussions, emerging priorities, and policy developments. Through these conversations, attendees can influence decision making, highlight the needs of local communities, and help shape collaborative approaches across the borough.

This meeting will feature:

• Martin Short, Integrated Care Board Newcastle and Gateshead Director, will outline the ICB’s strategic commissioning transition and what this means for the VCSE sector at a local level.

• Lindsay Murray, Gateshead Council Service Director Culture and Communities, will provide information on her new role following the recent management restructure.

• Iain Burns, Gateshead Council Service Director – Chief Executive’s Department, will provide an update on current Council developments.

Additional agenda items will be added once confirmed.

Location: Bensham Grove Community Centre, Sidney Grove, Bensham, Gateshead, NE8 2XD.

Bensham Grove Community Centre is approximately a 15-minute walk from Gateshead Metro.

From Gateshead Interchange, you can take the 96 or 27 bus, both of which stop near the Community Centre.

From Gateshead Town Centre, you can cycle to the Community Centre in less than 8 minutes.

You can only book one place for yourself. If a colleague wants to attend, they will need to book separately themselves. This network meeting is limited to a maximum of 2 people per organisation. When you book, please ensure that you give us all the essential information requested so that we know your registration is genuine.

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