Connected Voice Magazine Spring 2026

The Spring 2026 issue of Connected Voice Magazine, ‘Building Community’ intentionally matches the theme of our 2026 AGM.  

We hear from our Deputy Chief Executive Giovanni Spatuzzi, who reflects on why it was important for us to choose this theme and why the VCSE sector is integral to communities across the North East.  

For our Newcastle-based Spotlight, we hear from Riverside Community Health Project, about their vital community work in the West End of the city. For our Gateshead Spotlight, we speak to Be:Trans Support and Community about how they’re bringing awareness to issues that the trans community faces, providing safe, facilitated spaces and skilled and qualified peer support for trans+ people aged 18 and above.  

Elsewhere, we hear a personal success story of community integration through volunteering and also lots of further insights from the team, including Advocacy, Business Services, Haref and Support and Development.  

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