Our Values
We amplify voices.
From individuals to organisations, we believe everyone has a right to be heard.
Trusted to listen, understand and advocate, we strive for excellence. We’re open and honest, we stick by people and give our support to ensure their voices are heard.
We champion equality.
We believe that diversity should be celebrated and valued, and everyone deserves equality.
Working towards a fairer future for all, we won’t stand still. By making an impact on causes big and small, we want to improve the quality of life across the region.
We inspire change.
Courageous, resourceful and determined, we are not afraid to challenge unfairness and ask difficult questions.
Working effectively and accountably to instil confidence. We aim to become stronger and more sustainable to inspire positive and lasting change throughout our community.
We support action.
We understand from our own experiences the challenges people face. We truly value people and we don’t judge or dictate.
Leading independently and side by side with our communities and partners, we share our resources, skills and expertise to enable people to take meaningful action.
We connect people.
At the heart of voluntary and community action for 90 years, we are immersed and rooted in the North East.
We work collectively and inclusively to connect, grow and strengthen our society. We are warm and approachable, and we create opportunities to exchange ideas, learn from and empower one another
Read about how we put our values into practice through our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion policy
Statement of Independence
Connected Voice receives funding from statutory bodies and charitable trusts to run projects, provide services, support forums and engagement activities, carry out research and contribute towards the general running costs. It also raises funds through trading and providing services. As a long-established charity, Connected Voice will maintain its independence and will ensure that any decisions about the employment of staff and the work of the organisation complies with the aims, objectives and values of the organisation. Connected Voice will not be influenced in its decision making by funders’ interventions. Strategic direction and overall policy is agreed by our board of trustees, who are openly elected from the membership and have fixed terms of office.
Connected Voice is registered charity (number 1125877) and a company limited by guarantee (number 6681475). We are governed by trustees who are nominated and elected by our members. We have over 825 members from all sections of the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector in Newcastle and Gateshead. We maintain a list of members and this is available on request.
Connected Voice is a member of NAVCA (National Association for Voluntary and Community Action) and NCVO (National Council for Voluntary Organisations) and other national organisations as we believe it is important to share information, disseminate good practice and influence decision-making that affects our sector.
Connected Voice was set up in 1929, and we have worked to make a real difference to the people and communities of Newcastle and Gateshead.
