Blog: Stronger Together – The Voluntary Sector’s Role in Health and Wellbeing
The voluntary and community sector is at the heart of healthier, more connected communities. In this new blog, Birju Bartoli, Chief Executive of Northumbria NHS
Announcement: VODA's telephone number is changing on 17 November 2025. From this date, please call 0191 323 2040
The voluntary and community sector is at the heart of healthier, more connected communities. In this new blog, Birju Bartoli, Chief Executive of Northumbria NHS
Grants of up to £5,000 are available for small charities working to improve the lives of vulnerable people across the UK. The funding is provided

The North Tyneside Mental Health Alliance welcomed more than 50 attendees to its annual Networking Event, held in November at The Exchange in North Shields.
The Grow Wild Community Programme is offering around 23 grants of up to £2,000 to not-for-profit groups across the UK to transform urban spaces for
The National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS) is currently accepting applications to its Community Grants programme, offering funding to organisations that support deaf children and their

Did you miss our Countdown to Kindness? There’s still time to get involved. Article by VODA volunteer, Ellie Avery Why not make volunteering your New

As the new year gets underway, our latest Governance Blog focuses on an important but sometimes overlooked aspect of good governance: giving new trustees a

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.