Announcement: VODA's telephone number is changing on 17 November 2025. From this date, please call 0191 323 2040
Octo Assist is a £30 million customer help fund and a collection of support schemes designed to help customers who need it most keep on top of their energy, and keep warm without worrying.
Includes free electric blankets, Winter Fuel Payments, standing charge waivers and more.
If you’re an Octopus customer, fill out our quick and simple online tool to get things started.
Small charities across the North of England, the Midlands and Wales can now apply for the 2026 Weston Charity Awards, offering a support package designed to help organisations strengthen their leadership, grow sustainably and increase their impact. Delivered by Pilotlight
Community Foundation North East is working with Northumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Susan Dungworth, on a new £100,000 Commissioner’s Community Fund. The aim is to help communities feel safer, stronger and more connected. The fund supports the Commissioner’s Police and
North Tyneside Council’s Warm Welcome scheme is now live, providing residents with free, comfortable spaces to relax, connect with others and access support throughout the colder months. The programme forms part of the Council’s Household Support Fund and offers warm,
The Thomas Wall Trust offers grants of up to £5,000 to UK-registered charities running projects that help disadvantaged adults develop communication skills essential for employment, self-confidence, and life opportunities. The Trust prioritises projects supporting people experiencing multiple deprivation or facing
