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.

Across Newcastle and Gateshead, many community organisations are offering free or low-cost meals, warm gatherings, social activities, and food support throughout the holiday period.

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.

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.

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 once again through High Speed Training.

Do you have a passion for supporting communities and the voluntary sector, and are you looking for a new role? We are hiring!
 

At Connected Voice, our mission has always been to champion strong, fair, and connected communities. We’re taking that commitment even further with a refreshed strategy that places collaboration, inclusion, and impact at the heart of everything we do.

Across the UK, we have seen a rise in racist aggression, anti-migrant violence, hate crimes, and the increasing normalisation of extreme, far-right views by public figures. This has led to people in our communities feeling unsafe and facing increasing violence.

Over the months of May to July 2025, Connected Voice, in partnership with Newcastle Council, The Relationships Project, and the Centre for Creative Conversation, put together a series of workshops to create a network of bridgebuilders across Newcastle. 

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 

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.

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.