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connectedvoice.bsky.social
Connected Voice
@connectedvoice.bsky.social
Connecting People and Supporting Action across Newcastle and Gateshead since 1929

https://connectedvoice.org.uk/
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
November 26, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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, we’ve got something for you.
November 25, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Funding opportunity📣

The second round of the Small Sparks Plus grants is open for Charities, community organisations and community interest companies for grants of £500-£3,000 for projects that improve the health and wellbeing of local communities in Newcastle.

👉https://bit.ly/smallsparks2
November 24, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Our November #Haref Bulletin is out now! 📢

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! 👇
bit.ly/HarefBulleti...
November 19, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Funding opportunity: The Boring Fund – applications now open! 💜

Small charities, CICs and voluntary groups can now apply for £200 grants to help with those boring but vital running costs — like insurance, admin time or web hosting.

Deadline: 30 Nov
www.christinapoultoncreative.co.uk/boring-fund
November 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The latest edition of #ConnectedVoiceNews is out today!

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

👉https://bit.ly/CVNews13Nov
November 13, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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.
November 11, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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!
November 5, 2025 at 9:36 AM
The latest edition of #ConnectedVoiceNews is out today!

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

mailchi.mp/connectedvoi...
October 30, 2025 at 9:31 AM
We’ve just launched our new strategy: Connecting People, Supporting Action 2025–2030.

Hear from our Chief Exec, Lisa Goodwin MBE, on what this means for the future of Connected Voice 👇

Read the full strategy: bit.ly/ConnectedVoi...
October 23, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Join us this November for a powerful networking event focused on how partnerships can strengthen your organisation, unlock new funding opportunities, and amplify your impact.

Newcastle
Wed 12 Nov 13:30–15:30
bit.ly/NewcastleNet...

Gateshead
Thurs 20 Nov 13:00–15:00
bit.ly/GatesheadNet...
October 9, 2025 at 11:04 AM
The latest edition of #ConnectedVoiceNews is out today!

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

...and much more!
bit.ly/CVNews2October
October 2, 2025 at 8:47 AM
📣 Calling All Voluntary and Community Organisations in Gateshead!

The Gateshead VCSE Fund is here to support you!

Join our FREE webinar to on Thurs 25 Sept 12-1pm to
✅ Learn about the fund
✅ Understand the application process
✅ Ask questions and check your eligibility

bit.ly/VCSEFund
September 22, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Our third Haref Network meeting of the year took place yesterday, the theme was 'Mental Health'

Many thanks to our attendees, and our wonderful speakers:
- Northumberland Cricket Board
- @healthworks.bsky.social
- The Angelou Centre

It was a great and engaging session with lots of conversation!
September 18, 2025 at 2:06 PM
The latest edition of #ConnectedVoiceNews is out today!

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

Read it now! 👇
bit.ly/CVNews18Sept
September 18, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Our September #Haref Bulletin is out now! 📢

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! 👇
bit.ly/SeptHarefBul...
September 10, 2025 at 12:28 PM
We're proud to stand with nearly 90 organisations across the North East in calling on the Chancellor to scrap the two-child limit in Universal Credit.
Find out more here 👉 bit.ly/nechildpoverty
September 8, 2025 at 2:35 PM
The latest edition of #ConnectedVoiceNews is out today!

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

Read it now! 👇
bit.ly/connectedvoi...
September 4, 2025 at 8:13 AM
The latest edition of #ConnectedVoiceNews is out today!
It's full of the latest news and updates for voluntary and community organisations, including:
✅Funding opportunities
✅Volunteering opportunities
✅Upcoming events and training
✅Charity jobs
Read it now! 👇
mailchi.mp/connectedvoi...
August 21, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Join us for our next networking event!
🏫Making Your Building Work for You is about the potentials, successes and challenges of owning and managing property in the VCSE sector.
To sign up please click on the links in the comments!
Newcastle Event: 16 September
Gateshead Event: 18 September
August 14, 2025 at 8:17 AM
🌱🌰We had an amazing turn out to our Health and Wellbeing event today, a special thanks to Susanne Ayers from the Herb Hub and Christine Wright from the RHS - Royal Horticultural Society Society for presentations. Thank you to all those who came along!
August 12, 2025 at 2:24 PM
The latest edition of #ConnectedVoiceNews is out today!

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

Read it now! 👇
mailchi.mp/connectedvoi...
August 7, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Thanks to 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/95vu2av5
August 1, 2025 at 2:49 PM
The latest edition of #ConnectedVoiceNews is out today!

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

Read it now!👇
mailchi.mp/connectedvoi...
July 24, 2025 at 8:50 AM
As Newcastle Community Bridgebuilders draws to a close, we want to thank everyone for their involvement across the 6 workshops and for your commitment to making Newcastle a city of Bridges and not Walls.
July 17, 2025 at 3:20 PM