We were delighted to host the VODA Awards at our recent AGM. As part of the award ceremony, we produced a short film about each winner, to highlight why they won the award and share their story. Here are those videos.
From 17 November 2025, VODA’s telephone number has changed. You can now contact us on 0191 323 2040.
The first report of Third Sector Trends 2025, facilitated and co-funded by Community Foundation North East, shows important shifts in how voluntary and community organisations work together and with the public sector. Key concerns include a drop in formal partnership
VODA’s Annual General Meeting and Awards took place on Tuesday 11 November 2025, bringing together volunteers, community groups, partners and supporters for a morning of reflection, recognition and connection. Hosted at the Spirit of North Tyneside, the event offered a
Befriending Week (1–7 November) celebrates the positive impact that befriending has on individuals and communities across the UK. What is befriending? Befriending Networks, the largest network of befriending organisations in the world, defines befriending as “a relationship supported by an organisation to enable
