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Connecting People and Supporting Action across Newcastle and Gateshead since 1929 https://connectedvoice.org.uk/

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Take a look at the latest jobs on the Connected Voice jobs board! Swipe through our latest listings from local charities, community groups, and voluntary organisations across the North East.

We connect passionate people with impactful opportunities in the voluntary and community sector.

19.02.2026 09:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Weโ€™re so excited to share details of our upcoming AGM, where this yearโ€™s theme is Building Community, a topic that feels more important than ever.

Book your space via the link below ๐Ÿ‘‡
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/.../building....

16.02.2026 15:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Haref Bulletin #119

The #Haref Bulletin is out NOW!
Our monthly Haref Bulletin is full of the latest news, events and research on health equity for ethnically marginalised communities across Newcastle, Gateshead, and beyond.
Read it now ๐Ÿ‘‡

mailchi.mp/connectedvoi...

11.02.2026 13:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Newcastle โ€˜VCSE as Partnersโ€™ Forum: Funding and Commissioning focus | Connected Voice

Senior leaders from VCSE organisations in Newcastle are welcome to join us for our next partnership forum with Newcastle City Council
See more at this link www.connectedvoice.org.uk/events/newca...

06.02.2026 12:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Take a look at the latest jobs on the Connected Voice jobs board! Swipe through our latest listings from local charities, community groups, and voluntary organisations across the North East.

We connect passionate people with impactful opportunities in the voluntary and community sector.

03.02.2026 09:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Individuals are sat around a steel table, smiling at the camera. They are enjoying cups of tea, spring rolls and samosas.

Individuals are sat around a steel table, smiling at the camera. They are enjoying cups of tea, spring rolls and samosas.

Jaswinder Singh from the Gurdwara is addressing attendees. Attendees are stood in front of a glass partition in the landing of the Gurdwara, there is lots of natural light, red carpets and white walls.

Jaswinder Singh from the Gurdwara is addressing attendees. Attendees are stood in front of a glass partition in the landing of the Gurdwara, there is lots of natural light, red carpets and white walls.

Individuals are sat with their backs to the camera, they are sat down on red and gold floral carpet. They are listening to Kirin from the Gurdwara, who is sat in front of a gong.

Individuals are sat with their backs to the camera, they are sat down on red and gold floral carpet. They are listening to Kirin from the Gurdwara, who is sat in front of a gong.

individuals are stood chatting in a hallway, there are red carpets, and white walls. They are also looking at some decorative posters on the walls.

individuals are stood chatting in a hallway, there are red carpets, and white walls. They are also looking at some decorative posters on the walls.

Today Haref Network and Haref Allies members had the privilege of attending an Open Day at the Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Newcastle, hosted by Jaswinder and Kirin who run Divercity Hub.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Interested in joining our next Open Day? Find out more: www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/haref

26.01.2026 16:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Connected Voice News - 22 January

The latest edition of Connected Voice News has just landed! This edition is packed with:
โœ…Funding opportunities
โœ…Volunteering opportunities
โœ…Upcoming events and training
โœ…Charity jobs
โœ…Health information

You can read it here ๐Ÿ‘‡
mailchi.mp/connectedvoi...

22.01.2026 11:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Take a look at the latest jobs on the Connected Voice jobs board! Here are our latest listings from local charities, community groups, and voluntary organisations across the North East.

Whether you're looking to start your journey or take the next step, weโ€™ve got something for you.

08.01.2026 10:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
CV News - News Latest Edition with loudspeaker

CV News - News Latest Edition with loudspeaker

The first #ConnectedVoiceNews for 2026 is out today!

Start your year right and read the latest news and updates for voluntary and community organisations, including:

โœ…Funding opportunities
โœ…Volunteering opportunities
โœ…Upcoming events and training
โœ…Charity jobs

bit.ly/CVNews8Jan

08.01.2026 09:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Our annual survey is now open! www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/KUT4KX/

Healthwatch Newcastle are your local independent champion for health and social care, making sure that service providers and decision makers hear your feedback.

06.01.2026 13:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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๐ŸŽ‰ Happy New Year!

Newcastle City Council has shared its draft budget proposals, including ยฃ21m in planned savings.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Join us on Thu 8 Jan, 10am for an online session with the Council to hear more and share VCSE perspectives.

๐Ÿ”— Book your place: www.connectedvoice.org.uk/events/newca...

05.01.2026 13:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We're very excited to share our December 2025 at Ourgateshead.org !

Visitors: 79,267
Unique Visitors: 56,748- New Record
Page Views: 139,308

A huge thank you to everyone who contributes, shares, and supports OurGateshead. Youโ€™re helping build a stronger, more connected community every single day.

05.01.2026 13:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Take a look at the latest jobs on the Connected Voice jobs board! Here are our latest listings from local charities, community groups, and voluntary organisations across the North East.

Whether you're looking to start your journey or take the next step, weโ€™ve got something for you.

18.12.2025 09:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Haref Bulletin #117

Our December #Haref Bulletin is out now. The FINAL issue of 2025! ๐Ÿฅณ

Our monthly Haref Bulletin is full of the latest news, events and research on health equity for ethnically marginalised communities across Newcastle, Gateshead, and beyond.

Read it now!
mailchi.mp/connectedvoi...

17.12.2025 15:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Holiday Food Support Directory for Newcastle and GatesheadWarm, welcoming spaces for all people and families to buy or share food. In Newcastle and Gateshead, lots of community organisations are open offering free and low-cost food. From 15 December to 2 January, you can find places that offer:
Free or low-cost meals
Community cafรฉs
Food pantries, food banks, and social supermarkets
Special meals on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Scan the QR code to visit the Holiday Food Support in Newcastle and Gateshead directory by Food Newcastle. To find out more about free and low-cost food over the winter holidays visit: https://www.informationnow.org.uk/article/christmas-opening-times-for-support-services/

Holiday Food Support Directory for Newcastle and Gateshead Warm, welcoming spaces for all people and families to buy or share food. In Newcastle and Gateshead, lots of community organisations are open offering free and low-cost food. From 15 December to 2 January, you can find places that offer: Free or low-cost meals Community cafรฉs Food pantries, food banks, and social supermarkets Special meals on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Scan the QR code to visit the Holiday Food Support in Newcastle and Gateshead directory by Food Newcastle. To find out more about free and low-cost food over the winter holidays visit: https://www.informationnow.org.uk/article/christmas-opening-times-for-support-services/

Food support over the winter holidays๐ŸŽ„

๐ŸFree or low-cost meals
๐ŸCommunity cafรฉs
๐ŸFood pantries, food banks, and social supermarkets
๐ŸSpecial meals on Christmas Day and Boxing Day

Find out more using the links in the comments
@connectedvoice.bsky.social

17.12.2025 10:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Connected Voice News - 11 December 2025

Our final edition of #ConnectedVoiceNews for 2025 is out NOW!

It's full of the latest news and updates for voluntary and community organisations, including:
โœ…Funding opportunities
โœ…Volunteering opportunities
โœ…Upcoming events and training
โœ…Charity jobs

Read now ๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/CVNews11Dec25

11.12.2025 11:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Take a look at the latest jobs on the Connected Voice jobs board! Here are our latest listings from local charities, community groups, and voluntary organisations across the North East.

Whether you're looking to start your journey or take the next step, weโ€™ve got something for you.

04.12.2025 09:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Connected Voice News - 27 November 2025

The latest edition of #ConnectedVoiceNews is out today!

It's full of the latest news and updates for voluntary and community organisations, including:
โœ…Funding opportunities
โœ…Volunteering opportunities
โœ…Upcoming events and training
โœ…Charity jobs

bit.ly/CVNews27Nove...

27.11.2025 11:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Thanks to new funding from UKSPF and the North East Combined Authority, Connected Voice is pleased to offer free online training courses through High Speed Training.
To be eligible, you must be both a volunteer in Newcastle and a resident of Newcastle.
Find out more here tinyurl.com/mr639dw9

26.11.2025 09:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Take a look at the latest jobs on the Connected Voice jobs board! Swipe through our latest listings from local charities, community groups, and voluntary organisations across the North East.

Whether you're looking to start your journey or take the next step, weโ€™ve got something for you.

25.11.2025 11:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Graphic of *Small Sparks Plus Logo

Graphic of *Small Sparks Plus Logo

Funding opportunity๐Ÿ“ฃ

The second round of the Small Sparks Plus grants is open for Charities, community organisations and community interest companies for grants of ยฃ500-ยฃ3,000 for projects that improve the health and wellbeing of local communities in Newcastle.

๐Ÿ‘‰https://bit.ly/smallsparks2

24.11.2025 11:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Haref Bulletin - Latest Edition

Haref Bulletin - Latest Edition

Our November #Haref Bulletin is out now! ๐Ÿ“ข

Our monthly Haref Bulletin is full of the latest news, events and research on #healthequity for ethnically marginalised communities across Newcastle, Gateshead, and beyond.

Read it now! ๐Ÿ‘‡
bit.ly/HarefBulleti...

19.11.2025 12:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Funding opportunity: The Boring Fund โ€“ applications now open! ๐Ÿ’œ

Small charities, CICs and voluntary groups can now apply for ยฃ200 grants to help with those boring but vital running costs โ€” like insurance, admin time or web hosting.

Deadline: 30 Nov
www.christinapoultoncreative.co.uk/boring-fund

14.11.2025 13:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The latest edition of #ConnectedVoiceNews is out today!

With news and updates for voluntary and community organisations, find out more on:
โœ…Funding opportunities
โœ…Volunteering opportunities
โœ…Upcoming events and training
โœ…Charity jobs
โœ…Health and Wellbeing info

๐Ÿ‘‰https://bit.ly/CVNews13Nov

13.11.2025 09:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Round 2 of @connectedvoice.bsky.social #smallsparksplus is now OPEN!
๐Ÿ’กCommunity-led projects improving health & wellbeing in Newcastle.
โœ… Grants: ยฃ500โ€“ยฃ3,000
โœ… ยฃ48,750 available (15โ€“17 awards)

#CommunityFunding #Newcastle #NewcastleCityCouncil

Apply now: connectedvoice.org.uk/services/sup...

10.11.2025 13:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Another Record-Breaking month for OurGateshead!

We're very excited to share our October 2025 at OurGateshead.org!

84,218 visits
53,992 unique visitors
117,110 page views

A huge thank you to everyone who supports OurGateshead, you are helping to make a stronger, more connected community each day.

11.11.2025 13:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Its #TrusteesWeek2025 and we want to say a huge thank you to our wonderful group of Trustees, who give their time and energy so willingly to support us every week of the year!

05.11.2025 09:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The latest edition of #ConnectedVoiceNews is out today!

It's full of the latest news and updates for voluntary and community organisations, including:
โœ…Funding opportunities
โœ…Volunteering opportunities
โœ…Upcoming events and training
โœ…Charity jobs

mailchi.mp/connectedvoi...

30.10.2025 09:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Weโ€™ve just launched our new strategy: Connecting People, Supporting Action 2025โ€“2030.

Hear from our Chief Exec, Lisa Goodwin MBE, on what this means for the future of Connected Voice ๐Ÿ‘‡

Read the full strategy: bit.ly/ConnectedVoi...

23.10.2025 14:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Connected Voice News - 16 October 2025

The latest edition of #ConnectedVoiceNews is out today!
It's full of the latest news and updates for voluntary and community organisations, including:
โœ…Latest Edition of CV Magazine
โœ…Funding opportunities
โœ…Volunteering opportunities
โœ…Upcoming events and training
...and much more!
bit.ly/CVNews16Oct

16.10.2025 11:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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