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
We’re proud to share some fantastic news from NT LIFE Recovery College – with guidance and support from VODA, we’ve reached two major milestones: we
Volunteers’ Week (2-8 June) is a time to celebrate and promote volunteering. It’s a great opportunity for organisations to engage with communities, recognise volunteers, and
The prospect of joining a new organisation as a trustee can be nerve-wracking, especially for those stepping into the role for the first time. However,
