North Tyneside Volunteering Update
Explore the variety of volunteering opportunities in North Tyneside. Whether you want to enhance your skills, make a community impact, or connect with like-minded individuals, there is something for everyone.
You can search for all available volunteering opportunities on our online database, or take a look at our round-up below.
Connect With Your Community – at Wallsend Market on 19 October!
Are you looking to get involved in your local area? Do you want to learn more about the amazing work of charities and groups in North Tyneside? Then don’t miss the Connect With Your Community event at Wallsend Market on Saturday, 19th October 2024! This free event runs from 10am to 2pm at Wallsend Market in The Forum Shopping Centre (NE28 8JN). It’s a great opportunity for locals to come
The 2024 VODA North Tyneside VCSE Awards Open for Nominations!
Voluntary and community organisations across North Tyneside are invited to submit nominations for the 2024 VODA VCSE Awards. These awards shine a spotlight on the incredible work being done within the Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector in North Tyneside. Nomination Categories Voluntary or Community Organisation of the Year: awarded to a local voluntary or community organisation that delivers significant social impact and makes a valuable contribution to the local community. Volunteer{s) of
10 Tips for Nominating for the VODA Awards
It’s that time of year again when we ask you to nominate a volunteer, young volunteer, trustee or voluntary or community organisation for a VODA Award. Every year we get nominations for some outstanding people and organisations but sometimes we are only too aware that the nominations don’t do them justice. So, we’ve put together a list of 10 hints and tips for you to think about when making your
There’s a New Kind of Superhero in North Tyneside! Why Not Grab Your Cape and Join Them?
Are you aged 18 or under? Are you ready to make an impact, learn new skills, and meet amazing people? Volunteering is your chance to help your local community and perhaps change the world while changing your life for the better! There are many volunteering roles across North Tyneside suitable for under-18s. The team from the North Tyneside Volunteer Centre has put together this blog highlighting what is out there, as
Staying Safe and Useful Resources
Please find below a range of useful resources for charities, groups and individuals, with advice and support in response to the violence and social unrest taking place at the moment. Thank you to Middlesbrough Voluntary Development Agency (MVDA) an NCVO for collating this information.
VONNE Coordinated Sector Statement on the Current Social Unrest and Violence.
This statement is shared by VONNE as a coordinated response from the VCSE sector across the whole North East region to the current social unrest and violence. Statement: The recent violence and hate in parts of our region have deeply shocked us. We represent and support thousands of voluntary and community sector groups in the North East, dedicated to building communities, addressing disadvantage, and creating positive futures. Their work is
North East Energy & Retrofit Advice Service Launched
North Tyneside Council has teamed up with the North East Combined Authority, Energy Saving Trust, and Groundwork to support people to reduce their energy bills and make energy-saving home improvements. Residents can visit www.energyadvicenortheast.co.uk or call 0808 175 9345 to arrange an in-person energy advice visit with no ulterior financial motive. You can also refer people to the service on their behalf. Home Energy Advice North East brings
Do you live in Camperdown, Weetslade, or Longbenton?
First published in Our North Tyneside Magazine July 2024 by North Tyneside Council. You can access £1,000 funding to help bring your community together. Earlier this year we launched grants for individual resident groups in the North West of the borough to support projects in the area. Organisations and residents can still apply for grants provided by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. We’ve already seen fantastic success across the area
Time to Talk – On the road!
The Community Foundation is taking its Time to Talk sessions on the road to help the voluntary and community sector learn more about its funding application process. We are delighted to host a session at VODA on Friday 18 October 2024 from 10am to 11.30am. Time to Talk sessions are open to anyone connected with a group, charity, or support agency, and welcome volunteers, staff members, consultants, fundraisers or trustees.
The Great Community Garden Crawl of North Tyneside
During the weekend of 13-14 July, from 10 am to 3 pm, eight local gardens, allotments and organisations will open their doors to the public to share their wonderful spaces! Each one is unique, but they all share a passion for growing, and looking after their communities! What to expect A weekend full of garden tours, activities for everyone, nature crafts, workshops, live music and more at these wonderful local
North Shields 800: Everyone together for a year of celebration in 2025
North Tyneside Council News Release The vibrant community of North Shields is coming together to host a year of celebrations for the town’s 800th anniversary in 2025. North Shields 800 will bring everyone together to enjoy a calendar of exciting events, exhibitions and performances that celebrate North Shields’s past, present and future. It will include a spectacular parade of sail and a blessing of the fishing fleet, a parade along
Kim McGuinness Elected North East Combined Authority Mayor
Kim McGuinness has been elected the first mayor of the newly formed North East Combined Authority. The Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner ran against five other candidates to be the first North East Mayor and will represent two million people living in Northumberland, Tyne and Wear and County Durham. Kim’s top priorities are: Creating skilled jobs for everyone Providing climate solutions beyond net zero Ending child poverty Investing in young
Hustings Event Brings North East VCSE Sector to the focus of NECA Mayoral Election.
First published by VONNE on 19 April 2024 here. Over 200 representatives from the North East Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector attended an event to hear North East Combined Authority (NECA) candidates discuss their ambitions, how they will address the sector’s needs if elected, and respond to key questions. Organised by the North East VCSE support body VONNE, Connected Voice and local infrastructure support bodies across the NECA,
Bridging the Digital Divide: How Help Me Be Digital is Empowering North Tyneside Residents
Have you ever felt frustrated trying to book a doctor’s appointment online, or struggled to use a smartphone or digital device? If so, you’re not alone. With more services moving online, digital exclusion is a real issue, but Help Me Be Digital is making a difference to people across North Tyneside. This initiative, from North Tyneside VODA, funded by the NHS North East North Cumbria ICB, provides free one-to-one digital
£4M Fund to Help Socially Trading Organisations Grow in North East
A £4m flexible social finance offer has launched today, to support socially trading organisations in Newcastle, North of Tyne and Northumberland to grow. Created in collaboration with community business champions Big Issue Invest and Power to Change, the ‘finance for good’ fund aims to support the growth of the social economy in the North of Tyne, by providing access to flexible and tailored finance and support. Socially trading organisations are
North East Child Poverty Commission publishes ‘No Time to Wait’
The North East Child Poverty Commission has published a major new report published which calls for regional leaders to take a ‘public health approach’ to tackling child poverty, based on the findings of wide-ranging research undertaken over the last year throughout the region. More than one-third of all babies, children and young people in the North East (35%) are living in poverty, with our region having experienced the steepest increases
VODA gains The Volunteer Centre Quality Accreditation (VCQA)
VODA is delighted to announce that our submission to The National Association for Voluntary and Community Action (NAVCA) was successful, and we have gained The Volunteer Centre Quality Accreditation. The Volunteer Centre Quality Accreditation (VCQA) is the quality mark for organisations delivering the five local Volunteer Centre functions. It provides assurance to members of the public seeking volunteering opportunities, volunteer involving organisations, partner, commissioner and funding organisations, that the holder
UKSPF Small Grants increases to £1000
We are delighted to announce that due to the success of the UKSPF Small Grants Fund for residents and community organisations in the North West of North Tyneside, the grant has increased from £500 to £1000. This UK Shared Prosperity Funding (UKSPF) is available to any voluntary and community sector organisations, including individual resident’s groups or youth organisations that provide services in Camperdown, Weedslade and Longbenton wards. You could: Bring
Grow & Eat Spring 2024 Update
Welcome to the latest update on the Grow & Eat project! We’re thrilled to be starting our second year and have been working hard to expand our partnerships and collaborations across North Tyneside. Our aim is to bring the joy of growing food to more residents in the area. The Garden Network of North Tyneside is a collection of gardens and gardening projects throughout the borough. They have been busy
