This #RefugeeWeek we want to highlight how our specialist advocacy service for refugees and asylum seekers has made a real difference to people's lives.
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1 June marks the start of Volunteers' Week, a national celebration of the contribution millions of people make across the UK through volunteering in their communities.
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I am delighted to have joined Connected Voice in April as Digital Inclusion, Health & Care Project Manager for Gateshead.
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In February, the Charities Act 2022 was passed, intending to address problem areas highlighted in the Law Commission’s report. The Act is designed to give trustees more flexibility and make the legal framework for governing charities easier for trustees to comply with.
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It is 44 years since the iconic slogan ‘A dog is for life, not just for Christmas’ was launched by the Dog’s Trust. Back in 1978, when the charity was called the National Canine Defence League, Clarissa Baldwin, (who became chief executive in 1986), was a
- Posted:The pandemic has seen tens of thousands of people reconsider or abandon the world of work altogether. How can 'Workout Culture' help to engage and retain employees? Stewart explores this new concept and the benefits that Sector Connector has already seen.
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Sara and Carrie from Connected Voice sat down with Steph Edusei, founder of Black All Year and Chief Executive of
- Posted:Daphne was referred to Connected Voice’s Hate Crime Advocacy Service by Victims First. She wanted to tell her story and explain how advocacy made a difference so we interviewed her.
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In our latest magazine focusing on the cost of living crisis, we caught up with Jo Curry from the Sir James Knott Trust, a major local family charitable trust with a focus on suppo
- Posted:Through individually-funded Spot Contract Advocacy, we support families attending Child Protection court hearings. Claire Crawford, one of our Independent Advocates, tells Nikki’s story and how having an Independent Advocate helped support her through court proceedings
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Supporting our staff teams during the cost of living crisis is something that is at the forefront of discussions for many VCSE organisations right now.
- Posted:As we go into Pride Month we can celebrate the huge strides our society has made in improving the lives of many people from LGBTQIA+ communities due to the extraordinary campaigns fought over the years against discrimination and for equal rights. Read more about the history of Pride on Tyneside.
