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Gateshead Volunteer Recruitment Fair Returns for 2026

The Gateshead Volunteer Recruitment Fair will return on Tuesday 13 October 2026, bringing together local charities, community groups and voluntary organisations from across the borough. 


Small Sparks Plus Round 3 Grants Awarded

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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New WorkWell Scheme to help Newcastle Residents with Barriers to Work

Residents in Newcastle whose health is affecting their ability to stay in work, return to work, or find work can now access support via WorkWell, a new pilot scheme funded by the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB).  ...
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Spotlight on: Bespoke Services

Today (2 July), Connected Voice have launched their brand new Bespoke Services brochure, highlighting the range of tailored services that they can offer to VCSE organisations and beyond. ...
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Funding Fair brings Together more than 200 Guests to boost Local Charitable Sector

The Connected Voice Funding Fair in Newcastle recently welcomed more than 200 guests, connecting charitable funders to local charities in need of support. 
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Gateshead Volunteer Impact Report shows Power of Local Volunteering

Today marks the start of Volunteers' Week 2026 and like many other organisations we are shining the spotlight on the incredible impact that volunteering can have - both on individuals and the charities and groups that they support.
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HATE ID Toolkit

Our Advocacy Team is proud to share the Hate ID Toolkit — a product of our collaboration with researchers at Durham University and Northumbria University.
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Funding Fair brings Together more than 200 Guests to boost Local Charitable Sector

The Connected Voice Funding Fair in Newcastle recently welcomed more than 200 guests, connecting charitable funders to local charities in need of support. 
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Gateshead Volunteer Impact Report shows Power of Local Volunteering

Today marks the start of Volunteers' Week 2026 and like many other organisations we are shining the spotlight on the incredible impact that volunteering can have - both on individuals and the charities and groups that they support.
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Latest VCSE Newcastle and Gateshead Sector Snapshots for 2025

Connected Voice conducts an annual snapshot of the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector across Newcastle and Gateshead, offering valuable insights into its scale, diversity, and ongoing evolution.
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