Support and Development
Our Support and Development Team can help you make your ideas for positive change happen. We have been helping to support organisations that benefit communities since 1929 - so let us support yours!
No question is too small, reach out at connect@connectedvoice.org.uk or call 0191 235 7021.
Free Training
We provide free advice and guidance to VCSE organisations in Newcastle and Gateshead. Whether you're starting out, growing your organisation, or navigating change, we're here to help.
☑️ Find out more about our free support here.
☑️ See our upcoming free events and training here.
Bespoke Training
Our Bespoke Training is a programme of premium, paid-for training sessions that are tailored to you and your organisation.
100% of any profit we make from these sessions is reinvested into our work supporting the VCSE sector in Newcastle and Gateshead. You get custom tailored training, and the local VCSE Sector gets the benefits - it's a win-win!
Funding Support
If your organisation serves Newcastle or Gateshead you can receive free funding support. Our experienced team helped to secure over £2 million of grant funding for local organisations in 2024/25.
We maintain a list of funding opportunities and our team can support you with all the steps of your funding journey, from preparing to take on funding, to identifying suitable funding opportunities, and helping you to draft strong bids.
Our Networks
We facilitate several networks for local voluntary and community organisations:
☑️ Newcastle and Gateshead Women and Girl's Network
☑️ Gateshead Youth and Community Network
☑️ VCSE Health and Wellbeing Networks
For more information or to join any of these networks, please get in touch.
Our Gateshead
We run the Our Gateshead community website on behalf of Gateshead Council, where local residents can discover what is on their doorstep! From things to do, to volunteering opportunities.
For groups and organisations, Our Gateshead is the perfect platform to share what support you offer, upcoming events and volunteering opportunities. It's free to create an account and add a listing. Just click 'create new account'.
There's even a list of rooms to hire, if you're planning a meeting or event.
