16 Days of Action in North Tyneside
Walking on eggshells? There are many forms of domestic abuse including coercive control, psychological, emotional, physical, sexual, financial, harassment, stalking, online and digital abuse. We will believe you. That’s the message from North Tyneside Council to reassure people that help and support is available for anyone who is experiencing, or at risk of, domestic abuse. 16 days of action in North Tyneside To highlight the issue of domestic abuse and encourage
Home Energy Advice: North East
Home Energy Advice North East is available to households across the North East to help them reduce their energy bills through installing energy saving home improvements. The website offers advice and information and links to local installers, grants and funding. Plus, you can create a home energy action plan tailored to your home. All the support is impartial and delivered by the experts at Energy Saving Trust, with expert advice
North Tyneside Volunteering Update
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.
Live Well with Cancer’s Unique Journals for Better Living and Sleeping
Live Well with Cancer empowers anyone affected by cancer in North Tyneside and the surrounding areas to improve their health and wellbeing. At their Wellbeing Centre in the heart of North Shields, they offer workshops, events, support groups and 1-2-1 support to anyone affected by a cancer diagnosis, including family, friends, carers and healthcare professionals. Recognising the importance of developing educational resources that leave a positive legacy in the community,
Celebrating Excellence at the VODA VCSE Awards 2024
This year’s VODA AGM saw the welcome return of the VODA VCSE Awards, a time to celebrate the outstanding contributions of North Tyneside’s volunteers, trustees, voluntary organisations and community-friendly businesses. With many nominations this year, these awards recognise the hard work and dedication of individuals and groups who make a difference in our communities. Here is a look at this year’s deserving award recipients Trustee of the Year: Terry McDermott,
Free High Speed Training for Volunteers & Trustees
Thanks to funding from UKSPF and the North East Combined Authority, VODA is pleased to be able to offer free online training courses for volunteers and trustees through High Speed Training. High Speed Training is an online platform that provides fully accredited training courses. These courses can be accessed via your computer, laptop, or smartphone and completed within 2-3 hours. To be eligible to access the free training you must
Survey: How VCSEs Are Leveraging AI
Recent reports show charities and organisations are starting to get to grips with AI tools and technology. According to the Digital Skill Report 2024, popular uses of AI tools are creating online content, administrative tasks, drafting documents and generating new ideas. Whilst using these tools is a great way to help with workflows and support work responsibilities, it is important to make sure you’re using these tools responsibly, with 57%
Connecting Communities in the North West
On Wednesday October 16, over 60 organisations from the North West of the Borough, that have benefitted from UKSPF funding gathered at the White Swan Centre, Killingworth for the North West Community Connector event. To celebrate the success of the project and to come together to look at further investment into the area. Attended by representatives of lead partner, North Tyneside Council as well as VODA and the North East
Flexible Volunteering: Make Your Time Count
Are you looking for a volunteering role that fits around your busy schedule? Whether you can only spare an odd hour here and there or need something outside of typical daytime commitments, there are plenty of flexible volunteering opportunities available. Volunteering is a fantastic way to give back to your community, learn new skills, and meet incredible people, all on your own time. “There’s a volunteering role for everyone. Volunteers
Projects in the North West receive major funding boost
North Tyneside Council Press Release – first published 2 October 2024 here. Exciting developments are underway in the North West of the borough as several local projects receive a share of £396,039 Capital Grant funding through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). UKSPF was made available to any voluntary and community sector organisations, including individual resident’s groups or youth organisations that provide services in Camperdown, Weetslade and Longbenton. Funding has
Mayor’s new fund to bring North East communities together and lead fight against poverty
North East Mayor Kim McGuinness has announced plans to support the region’s grassroots organisations, charities and community groups with new funding. The Mayor’s Opportunity Fund will invest £1 million over the next two years, helping organisations who tackle poverty, and support people and places in deprived areas. The first phase of grants are earmarked for organisations working to build community cohesion, in a direct response to recent public disorder in
Connect With Your Community – at Wallsend Market on 19 October!
Are you looking to get involved in your local area? Do you want to learn more about the amazing work of charities and groups in North Tyneside? Then don’t miss the Connect With Your Community event at Wallsend Market on Saturday, 19th October 2024! This free event runs from 10am to 2pm at Wallsend Market in The Forum Shopping Centre (NE28 8JN). It’s a great opportunity for locals to come
The 2024 VODA North Tyneside VCSE Awards Open for Nominations!
Voluntary and community organisations across North Tyneside are invited to submit nominations for the 2024 VODA VCSE Awards. These awards shine a spotlight on the incredible work being done within the Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector in North Tyneside. Nomination Categories Voluntary or Community Organisation of the Year: awarded to a local voluntary or community organisation that delivers significant social impact and makes a valuable contribution to the local community. Volunteer{s) of
There’s a New Kind of Superhero in North Tyneside! Why Not Grab Your Cape and Join Them?
Are you aged 18 or under? Are you ready to make an impact, learn new skills, and meet amazing people? Volunteering is your chance to help your local community and perhaps change the world while changing your life for the better! There are many volunteering roles across North Tyneside suitable for under-18s. The team from the North Tyneside Volunteer Centre has put together this blog highlighting what is out there, as
Organisational Health Checks: A How-to Guide
Health checks are an increasingly accepted way of identifying how your organisation really works and whilst primarily aimed at smaller organisations they can be used as a starting point for larger organisations. A health check for your organisation is like an MOT for your car. It enables you to look at all the different elements within your organisation and to check that they are working properly and running smoothly. Like
Staying Safe and Useful Resources
Please find below a range of useful resources for charities, groups and individuals, with advice and support in response to the violence and social unrest taking place at the moment. Thank you to Middlesbrough Voluntary Development Agency (MVDA) an NCVO for collating this information.
VONNE Coordinated Sector Statement on the Current Social Unrest and Violence.
This statement is shared by VONNE as a coordinated response from the VCSE sector across the whole North East region to the current social unrest and violence. Statement: The recent violence and hate in parts of our region have deeply shocked us. We represent and support thousands of voluntary and community sector groups in the North East, dedicated to building communities, addressing disadvantage, and creating positive futures. Their work is
Do you live in Camperdown, Weetslade, or Longbenton?
First published in Our North Tyneside Magazine July 2024 by North Tyneside Council. You can access £1,000 funding to help bring your community together. Earlier this year we launched grants for individual resident groups in the North West of the borough to support projects in the area. Organisations and residents can still apply for grants provided by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. We’ve already seen fantastic success across the area
The Great Community Garden Crawl of North Tyneside
During the weekend of 13-14 July, from 10 am to 3 pm, eight local gardens, allotments and organisations will open their doors to the public to share their wonderful spaces! Each one is unique, but they all share a passion for growing, and looking after their communities! What to expect A weekend full of garden tours, activities for everyone, nature crafts, workshops, live music and more at these wonderful local
North Shields 800: Everyone together for a year of celebration in 2025
North Tyneside Council News Release The vibrant community of North Shields is coming together to host a year of celebrations for the town’s 800th anniversary in 2025. North Shields 800 will bring everyone together to enjoy a calendar of exciting events, exhibitions and performances that celebrate North Shields’s past, present and future. It will include a spectacular parade of sail and a blessing of the fishing fleet, a parade along
