Launch Event: LGBTQ+ VCSE Network Newcastle and Gateshead

Join us for the launch of our new ongoing LGBTQ+ VCSE Network for Newcastle and Gateshead. 

This network is for Voluntary, Charitable and Social Enterprise organisations that are run by or run for LGBTQ+ people in Newcastle and/ or Gateshead.

We are pleased to bring you this network following the success of the networking event in February 2026 and the feedback requesting more chances to meet, collaborate and explore challenges together. 

The network is facilitated by our staff at Connected Voice, but will be run by you. This launch event will give you the first chance to have a say about how the network will look, and we will discuss what we want to achieve through it.

The event will take place at 6-8pm on Thursday 26th November at One Strawberry Lane. Arrive at 5:45pm for registration and informal networking so we can start promptly at 6pm.

We have chosen to hold this event in the evening as we recognise that a high number of LGBTQ+ led organisations are run by volunteers. We hope that this timing encourages a more diverse attendance and promotes vibrant discussion. 

If you have any questions about this event, please get in touch by emailing Josh - josh.foster@connectedvoice.org.uk 

Address: 

One Strawberry Lane

Newcastle upon Tyne 

NE1 4BX

Connected Voice is committed to reducing our environmental impact and want to champion environmental sustainability to all organisations in the VCSE sector.

To reduce the carbon footprint of our events, we would like to politely request that all attendees make the best effort, where viable, to travel to our events in the most environmentally friendly way possible.

• The venue has secure bike storage 
• The venue is within 60 seconds from St James Metro Station  
• The venue is less than a 15 minute walk from Central Station  
• The venue is close to 22, 351, 354, 40 and X1 bus links 
• Many city centre bus links are within 10 minutes from the venue  

You can only book one place for yourself. If a colleague wants to attend, they will need to book separately themselves. When you book, please ensure that you give us all the essential information requested so that we know your registration is genuine.

Our training and events are funded from a variety of sources, allowing us to offer them for free to eligible organisations. Please check the eligibility requirements for each session before signing up, as this varies from course to course.

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Attendance and value Our staff dedicate significant time and resources to create and deliver an excellent range of training and events free of charge. We ask that you make an effort to prioritise attending once you have registered, and let us know as soon as possible if there is a barrier to you attending. 

Accessibility Please let us know in advance if you have any accessibility requirements that would help you get the most out of this session. We will do everything we can to accommodate them.