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About Us

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For over 30 years, VODA has been dedicated to supporting and strengthening the voluntary and community sector in North Tyneside. We offer a wide range of services to help organisations thrive and ensure the sector’s voice is heard by local and national government and policymakers.

VODA is a registered charity (number 1075060) and a company limited by guarantee (number 3703221) that provides support, advice, training and information to volunteers and voluntary and community organisations operating in North Tyneside.

We work with groups based in or have members living or working in North Tyneside. If you work outside North Tyneside, contact NAVCA to find your nearest Council for Voluntary Service.

You can read our most recent Annual Report below, along with the video Community Connections, which highlights our impact for the 2023–2024 financial year. We also invite you to explore our Mission and Values, which guide everything we do.

Please explore our website or contact us to find out how we can help.

Our Latest Annual Report 2023 to 2024

VODA’s 2024 Annual Report shares the story of a year filled with positive change for North Tyneside. From volunteer support and new community services to exciting projects like Help Me Be Digital and Good Neighbours, this report highlights our impact and partnerships that help make our community stronger. We invite you to read or download the full report below for a closer look.

Front cover of our Annual Report. Shows a number of images of projects and people.

Community Connections: Our Year of Impact

We’re excited to share our Community Connections video, highlighting the key achievements and impact of the 2023–2024 financial year. Narrated by VODA staff, the video showcases the wide range of work we do, from the successes of our Finance team and Core Services to initiatives like NT Life, Best Start, Discover Me, Grow & Eat and our involvement in the UKSPF projects. 

VODA's Mission & Values

After consultation with our board and staff team, we are delighted to share our newly updated VODA Mission and Values. 

VODA's Mission

VODA’s MISSION We support volunteers and community organisations to enable people to live happier, healthier and more fulfilling lives in North Tyneside. ENGAGE – SUPPORT - DELIVER Core services: We will provide a full range of high-quality core services free to volunteers and voluntary and community organisations across North Tyneside. Volunteering: We will manage and operate the North Tyneside Volunteers Centre, and directly deliver programmes that enable volunteers to support local residents and organisations. Sustainability: We will offer a number of chargeable services that are in demand within the VCSE sector, but which lie outside of our free core services. Partnerships: We will support and facilitate strong, mutually beneficial partnerships between VCSE organisations and other sectors. Representation: We will ensure the VCSE sector has a strong voice, is respected and is involved in decision-making as an equal partner.

VODA's Values

VODA’s Values Enabling “We strengthen the VCSE by providing opportunities, knowledge, skills and resources to build confidence, resilience and independence” Innovative “We adopt innovation where we can, and we are committed to encouraging and supporting the local VCSE sector to do the same” Inclusive “We are committed to promoting equality and being fair and reasonable to all” Collaborative “We will bring people together, in partnership and collaboration, to achieve a common goal” Respectful “We promote a respectful attitude across the local VCSE sector and ensure we drive high-quality engagement, appreciating everyone’s contribution”

Advanced Good Work Pledge

Good Work Pledge Advanced logoVODA is proud to be accredited with the Advanced Good Work Pledge from the North East Combined Authority. You can read more about the Good Work Pledge here.

 

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