Welcome to North Tyneside VODA

VODA is a registered charity (number 1075060) based in North Tyneside. We’re here to provide support, advice and training to volunteers and voluntary and community groups operating in the borough. Please explore our website to find out more about the services we provide, or contact us for further information.

Volunteers in North Tyneside 41,214

Charities and VCS groups in North Tyneside 543

value of volunteering in the borough £29 million

in grants to North Tyneside in 2016/17 £1.2 million

Upcoming events

27 Mar 2019
Wednesday - 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Moving On Tyne & Wear Drop In
Moving On Tyne & Wear helps people who live in North Tyneside, Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland and South Tyneside and are…
03 Apr 2019
3rd April 2019 - 1:00 pm - 7th April 2019 - 5:00 pm
VODA Funding Fair 2019
Charitable organisations based or operating in North Tyneside are being given the chance to meet one-to-one with some of the…
10 Apr 2019
Wednesday - 9:30 am-4:00 pm
First Steps to Funding
This full day course is aimed at anyone new or who needs a refresher on fundraising for their organisation. The…

Become a member of VODA and receive a number of benefits

Collingwood Bowling Club
Watch how Collingwood Bowling Club have transformed a run-down green in North Shields in to a vibrant, well-used club with big plans for the future, thanks to the hard work of its members plus advice and support from VODA.
Collingwood Bowling Club from Robin on Vimeo.
Good Neighbours
The Good Neighbours project recruits, trains and supports volunteers to undertake a variety of practical tasks commonly associated with those carried out by a 'good neighbour' such as basic DIY, dog walking and shopping. VODA matches Good Neighbours volunteers to local people in the community who could use this kind of support.
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VODA gratefully acknowledges our funders and partners.

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Latest news

Read the latest local, sector and funding news, plus expert blogs from VODA staff members and our partners. If you have some news to share, we’d love to hear it – please get in touch.