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Small Sparks Plus Grants Fund Round 2 launched!

Round 2 of the Small Sparks Plus grants fund has now been launched. It will help charities, community organisations and community interest companies who work with local communities to improve their health or wellbeing.


Gateshead Volunteer Recruitment Fair – Strengthening Community Connections with Residents

Connected Voice's very first Gateshead Volunteer Recruitment Fair is taking place on Wednesday 8th October 10:00am-1:00pm at Gateshead Leisure Centre, Alexandra Rd, Gateshead NE8 4JA No booking required  ...
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Small Sparks Plus Round 1 grant awards

Small Sparks Plus is a grants scheme from Newcastle City Council, administered by Connected Voice. It is designed to help VCSE organisations improve the health and wellbeing of their local communities. ...
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Introducing free High Speed Training

Thanks to new funding from UKSPF and the North East Combined Authority, Connected Voice is pleased to be able to offer free online training courses through High Speed Training. ...
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Have Your Say - Gateshead VCSE Support Services

Connected Voice is proud to deliver VCSE infrastructure support services and manage the Gateshead Volunteer Centre on behalf of Gateshead Council. These services play a vital role in supporting the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector across the borough.
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Celebrating Pride 2025 in Newcastle and Gateshead

While Pride Month is officially in June, there are events and celebrations taking place all summer long here in the North East, from large scale festivals and marches to smaller networking and grassroots events.
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Third Sector Trends - let's make sure the North East is represented

After another long period of ups and downs and twists and turns in the voluntary sector, Third Sector Trends is back to find out what’s going on.  We’d really like you to take part so that we can build a better picture of what is happening here in the North East.
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Small Sparks Plus Round 1 grant awards

Small Sparks Plus is a grants scheme from Newcastle City Council, administered by Connected Voice. It is designed to help VCSE organisations improve the health and wellbeing of their local communities.
Read more

Introducing free High Speed Training

Thanks to new funding from UKSPF and the North East Combined Authority, Connected Voice is pleased to be able to offer free online training courses through High Speed Training.
Read more

Have Your Say - Gateshead VCSE Support Services

Connected Voice is proud to deliver VCSE infrastructure support services and manage the Gateshead Volunteer Centre on behalf of Gateshead Council. These services play a vital role in supporting the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector across the borough.
Read more


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