Within Sector Connector:
Sector Connector: Connecting Businesses and Communities in North Tyneside
Sector Connector is a unique initiative that brings together businesses, voluntary groups, and the public sector to share skills, time, and resources for community good.
At its core, Sector Connector is a free local brokerage service that matches socially responsible businesses with voluntary and community organisations in need of support. By identifying shared values and creating meaningful connections, Sector Connector helps all sectors work better together — making a real impact where it matters most.
Why Get Involved?
If You're a Business
Joining Sector Connector is a powerful way to deliver your Corporate Social Responsibility goals while building valuable community connections. You’ll:
- Demonstrate Social Value – ideal if you bid for public sector contracts.
- Boost Team Skills – through volunteering, mentoring, and trustee roles.
- Raise Your Profile – align your brand with positive community impact.
- Gain Fresh Insights – tap into new audiences and networks.
- Meet Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) objectives – by directly contributing to the wellbeing of your local community.
You and your staff can get involved by offering professional expertise (e.g., marketing, HR, finance), hosting training, volunteering or fundraising as a team, supporting local campaigns, or donating resources. No matter your size, there’s a way to give back.
If You're a Voluntary Organisation
Sector Connector helps you access:
- Free training and workshops
- Professional advice from skilled business
- Extra hands through team volunteering
- Donations of materials or equipment
- Potential trustees with business expertise
- Long-term relationships with supportive local companies
It’s a practical, cost-saving way to build capacity, upskill your team, and grow your network — all while focusing on your mission.
Let's Make It Happen
Whether you’re a business looking to give back or a voluntary group in need of support, Sector Connector is here to help. Contact: Rachel.Sketheway@voda.org.uk