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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.

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North Tyneside Mental Health Alliance Celebratory and Networking Event

The North Tyneside Mental Health Alliance was established in 2022 to build a place-based alliance of voluntary, community and social enterprise sector organisations (VCSE), ready for partnership working and procurement. It is funded by North Tyneside Integrated Care Board as part of its Community Mental Health Transformation Plan, managed by VODA and currently has 47 member organisations. In November, the Alliance organised a Celebratory and Networking event and 74 delegates

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Governance Blog: Converting from a CIC to a CIO

Did you know that it is possible to convert from a Community Interest Company (CIC) to a form of charity known as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)? Read on to learn why you might consider making the switch and what the process involves. Background CICs are simpler to set up than charities, with less rigid rules on trading and distributing profits. For example, directors can be paid, and dividends can

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Embracing Home-Based Volunteering: A New Era of Community Involvement

As the world changes, so does the way we volunteer. The rise of remote work and digital connectivity has made home-based volunteering a powerful way to contribute without leaving your home. This modern approach offers flexibility while meeting the diverse needs and interests of volunteers. Here’s everything you need to know about home-based volunteering, its benefits, and how you can get started. What is Home-Based Volunteering? Home-based volunteering includes a

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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

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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

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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,

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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,

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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

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Celebrate Trustees’ Week: Resources for Aspiring Trustees

This Trustees’ Week (4-8 November) is a time to come together and celebrate the achievements of the trustees across North Tyneside and indeed the rest of the UK. Trustees play a vital role in shaping the future of our communities by guiding charitable organisations and ensuring they operate effectively and ethically. To celebrate Trustees’ Week, we are encouraging more people to become trustees. To support this, here are five valuable resources

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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

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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

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Charity Commission Launches New My Charity Commission Account (MCCA)

Charity Commission Launches New My Charity Commission Account (MCCA): What Trustees Need to Know The Charity Commission has recently reminded all registered charities about the new way to log in to the Charity Commission portal. Last year, to enhance efficiency and comply with data protection legislation, the Charity Commission launched the My Charity Commission Account (MCCA). This new system allows charities to access their online services, offering each trustee or

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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

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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

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Updated Guidance: Improving Your Charity’s Finance

The Charity Commission has recently refreshed its guidance called Improving your Charity’s Finances (also known as CC12). The Commission is urging all trustees, even if they are very experienced, to read the updated guidance. The main change has been to write the document in plainer English and a more accessible format so that it can benefit as many trustees as possible. The Commission has also split the content into three

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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

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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

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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

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Charity Meetings Guidance Update

The Charity Commission has recently updated its guidance CC48 Charity Meetings now that an increasing number of charities are using virtual or hybrid formats for their trustees and members meetings. During the COVID-19 pandemic, special dispensation was granted to charities to hold online meetings where their governing document didn’t specifically permit them to do so. This dispensation expired some time ago, but many organisations continue to hold online meetings where

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