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Connected Voice secures New Infrastructure Contract with Newcastle City Council

We are delighted to confirm that this week, we secured the contract from Newcastle City Council to deliver independent infrastructure support services for the VCSE sector across the city.


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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Small Sparks Plus Grants Fund Round 3 launched!

Round 3 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.
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The Importance of Safeguarding

Safeguarding means working to prevent abuse and neglect and to protect every individual’s fundamental right to live with dignity, in safety, and free from harm.
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Overview of WorkWell

Connected Voice are co-ordinating the VCSE role in WorkWell for Gateshead and Newcastle. WorkWell is a key part of the government’s ambition to join up employment and health support.
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Small Sparks Plus Grants Fund Round 3 launched!

Round 3 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.
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Building Community: Connected Voice AGM 2026

Join us on Thursday 23 April for our next AGM, which will focus on the theme of Building Community.
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Ramadan Calendars 2026

Ramadan is one of the holiest months of the Islamic calendar, and so it is very important for all of our Muslim communities. This year, Ramadan falls between Wednesday 18 February and Friday 20 March.
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