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Blog: Stronger Together – The Voluntary Sector’s Role in Health and Wellbeing

6th January 2026

The voluntary and community sector is at the heart of healthier, more connected communities. In this new blog, Birju Bartoli, Chief Executive of Northumbria NHS Foundation Trust, shares how local charities and groups are helping tackle inequalities, inspire young people,

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Mental Health Alliance Networking Event Highlights Collaborative Working

6th January 2026

The North Tyneside Mental Health Alliance welcomed more than 50 attendees to its annual Networking Event, held in November at The Exchange in North Shields. Despite snowy weather conditions, the event brought together Alliance members, partners and stakeholders for a

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Did you miss our Countdown to Kindness?

6th January 2026

Did you miss our Countdown to Kindness? There’s still time to get involved. Article by VODA volunteer, Ellie Avery Why not make volunteering your New Year’s resolution for 2026? Each day between Christmas and New Year, we shared a range

Small Charities Under Pressure: What the Third Sector Trends Report Tells Us, and How Training Helps

4th December 2025

The latest research from the Third Sector Trends report show a clear challenge for the voluntary and community sector. Small charities are seeing the biggest drops in trustee and volunteer numbers. Organisations working with very limited budgets now face real risks

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