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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

As of today, you won't find us posting much on here - but we still have lots going on! 💜 The best places to find out all of the latest Connected Voice News are: ☑️ www.facebook.com/ConnectedVoi... ☑️ www.linkedin.com/company/conn... ☑️ www.connectedvoice.org.uk We hope to see you there 👋

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

#gatesheadvolunteercentre held its first quarterly volunteer coordinators’ network meeting of 2026 at the Kittiwake Trust Multilingual Library. Thank you to #balticcentre and #nedes for sharing how they have supported refugees and asylum seekers to volunteer, and thank you to everyone that attended!

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

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 here: mailchi.mp/connectedvoi...

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

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.

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

We are very excited to share our February 2026 on OurGateshead with some amazing, record breaking numbers! Visitors: 169,346 (New Record) Unique Visitors: 133,530 (New Record) Page Views: 202,121 A huge thank you to everyone who contributes, shares, and supports OurGateshead.

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

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 here mailchi.mp/connectedvoi...

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Connected Voice News - 5 March

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

We’re so excited to share details of our upcoming AGM, where this year’s theme is Building Community, a topic that feels more important than ever. Book your space via the link below 👇 www.connectedvoice.org.uk/.../building....

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

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 👇 mailchi.mp/connectedvoi...

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

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...

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Newcastle ‘VCSE as Partners’ Forum: Funding and Commissioning focus | Connected Voice

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

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

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

The latest edition of Connected Voice News has just landed! This edition is packed with: ✅Funding opportunities ✅Volunteering opportunities ✅Upcoming events and training ✅Charity jobs ✅Health information You can read it here 👇 mailchi.mp/connectedvoi...

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Connected Voice News - 22 January

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

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, we’ve got something for you.

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

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: ✅Funding opportunities ✅Volunteering opportunities ✅Upcoming events and training ✅Charity jobs bit.ly/CVNews8Jan

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Healthwatch Newcastle @healthwatchncl.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

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.

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

🎉 Happy New Year! Newcastle City Council has shared its draft budget proposals, including £21m in planned savings. 👉 Join us on Thu 8 Jan, 10am for an online session with the Council to hear more and share VCSE perspectives. 🔗 Book your place: www.connectedvoice.org.uk/events/newca...

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

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. You’re helping build a stronger, more connected community every single day.

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

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

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InformationNOW @informationnow.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Food support over the winter holidays🎄 🍏Free or low-cost meals 🍏Community cafés 🍏Food pantries, food banks, and social supermarkets 🍏Special meals on Christmas Day and Boxing Day Find out more using the links in the comments @connectedvoice.bsky.social

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 cafés
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/

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

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: ✅Funding opportunities ✅Volunteering opportunities ✅Upcoming events and training ✅Charity jobs Read now 👉 bit.ly/CVNews11Dec25

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Connected Voice News - 11 December 2025

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

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Connected Voice News - 27 November 2025

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

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

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

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.

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

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

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

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...

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

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

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

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

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InformationNOW @informationnow.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Round 2 of @connectedvoice.bsky.social #smallsparksplus is now OPEN! 💡Community-led projects improving health & wellbeing in Newcastle. ✅ Grants: £500–£3,000 ✅ £48,750 available (15–17 awards) #CommunityFunding #Newcastle #NewcastleCityCouncil Apply now: connectedvoice.org.uk/services/sup...

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

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.

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

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!

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

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...

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

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

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Our October #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...

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Haref Bulletin - Issue 115 - 15 October 2025 | Connected Voice

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

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...

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Do you think there are gaps in transport provision in Newcastle and Gateshead? Do you want to learn how your organisation can help to address these issues? Join us for a training workshop next Wednesday led by the Community Transport Association. Sign up here: tinyurl.com/2syhd4j7

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Community Transport: Easy ways to help more people to access your services | Connected Voice

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

📣 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

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

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!

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There is a man stood next to a podium with a microphone in his hand, he is looking at a large screen at the front of the room which describes the Newcastle Community Pathfinders service by healthworks

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

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...

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

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

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

🏫Making Your Building Work for You Join as at our next networking event for VCSEs based in Newcastle. Whether you’ve managed your own building for years or are just looking to take the next step into renting your first space... (see comments)

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Connected Voice Networking Event - Making Your Building Work for You - Newcastle | Connected Voice

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

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