Connected Voice Magazine Autumn 2025

The Autumn 2025 issue of Connected Voice Magazine, ‘Safeguarding and Staying Safe in a Digital World’ highlights the impact of digitisation on society, the benefits and the importance of digital inclusion.

We hear from our Chief Executive Lisa Goodwin, who highlights the growing challenges VCSE organisations face in staying safe online and supporting beneficiaries in an increasingly digital world, especially with limited resources and rising cyber security concerns.

For our Newcastle-based Spotlight, we hear from Women in Tech North East CIC about their thriving community of women in the technology sector, offering a welcoming space for women from all career stages to network.

For our Gateshead-based Spotlight, we speak to Age UK Gateshead about how their work supporting older people in Gateshead has evolved to include digital support to keep everyone connected and included. Elsewhere, we hear from Sergi Ramon from Hope Beyond Borders.There are also plenty of insights from our team, including from our Advocacy team, Business Services, Support and Development, and Volunteering.

We hope you enjoy this issue and welcome any questions you may have!