Volunteering offers more than just a chance to help others—it’s an opportunity to grow. On Saturday 13 September, 11am–4pm, the Connect with Your Community Volunteer
“Food justice is not just about feeding the hungry; it’s about empowering communities and lasting change.”— Leah Penniman Food justice means ensuring everyone has access
In this issue of the Governance Blog, we’re focusing on a vital area for every voluntary and community organisation: policies. A clear set of up-to-date
June is Pride Month, a time to honour the history, achievements and ongoing struggles of LGBTQ+ communities. While parades and celebrations are important, Pride is
As we head into summer, we wanted to spread a short, good news story in this issue of our governance blog! The Interim Chair of
Following the success of their free Gas Safety and Boiler Checks in May 2025, Pulse Controls is now offering exclusive discounted rates for VODA members across the VCSE sector.
We’re delighted to announce that EE and BT have chosen two outstanding local charities to support as part of their 2025 Community Challenge initiative. This
Thanks to funding from UKSPF and the North East Combined Authority, VODA is pleased to offer free online training courses for volunteers and trustees through
“We can begin the process of making community wherever we are. We can begin by sharing a smile, a warm greeting, a bit of conversation;
The Charity Commission has refreshed its trustee recruitment guidance (CC30) to help charities connect with a wider range of candidates and remove common barriers to
