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
The latest research from the Third Sector Trends report show a clear challenge for the voluntary and community sector. Small charities are seeing the biggest drops
The Charity Governance Code has been refreshed for 2025, introducing clearer principles, updated indicators of success and strengthened guidance for trustees and chairs. Our Governance Advisor outlines the most important changes and what they mean for organisations moving forward. Read the full summary and access the updated Code.
Sector Connector has coordinated a creative festive volunteering project that brought three organisations together in support of NT LIFE, North Tyneside’s Recovery College. Volunteers from
Safeguarding Adults Week runs from Monday 17 to Friday 21 November 2025, and this year’s theme – prevention – is particularly relevant for the North Tyneside VCSE.
From 17 November 2025, VODA’s telephone number has changed. You can now contact us on 0191 323 2040.
The first report of Third Sector Trends 2025, facilitated and co-funded by Community Foundation North East, shows important shifts in how voluntary and community organisations
VODA’s Annual General Meeting and Awards took place on Tuesday 11 November 2025, bringing together volunteers, community groups, partners and supporters for a morning of
Befriending Week (1–7 November) celebrates the positive impact that befriending has on individuals and communities across the UK. What is befriending? Befriending Networks, the largest network of befriending
In our latest Governance Blog, we are flying the flag for trustees this Trustees’ Week 2025. Trustees’ Week is an annual celebration of the work
