Blogs | Connected Voice

Trustees' Week 2026: Road To Recovery Trust, Footsteps Children's Services and St Cuthbert's Care

As part of Trustees' Week 2026, we asked local Trustees to share more about their experiences. In this blog, we hear from Syed Mehran Munawar (Road To Recovery Trust) and Alexandra Johnson (Footsteps Children's Services and St Cuthbert's Care).

Trustees' Week 2026: Newcastle Bangladeshi Association and St Chad's Community Project

As part of Trustees' Week 2026, we asked local Trustees to share more about their experiences. In this blog, we hear from Matab Miah (Newcastle Bangladeshi Association) and Councillor John Adams (St Chad's Community Project).

Trustees' Week 2026: Young Women's Project and Throckley Community Hall

As part of Trustees' Week 2026, we asked local Trustees to share more about their experiences. In this blog, we hear from Tom Hill (Young Women's Project) and Ann Robinson (Throckley Community Hall).

Case Study - Gateshead Leisure Centre

We spoke to Shelley Sefton, Business Manager at Gateshead Leisure Centre, about the vital role the Centre plays in the community and how Connected Voice has supported them across the organisation.

Trustees' Week 2026: Young Women's Project and Throckley Community Hall

As part of Trustees' Week 2026, we asked local Trustees to share more about their experiences. In this blog, we hear from Tom Hill (Young Women's Project) and Ann Robinson (Throckley Community Hall).

Case Study - Gateshead Clubhouse

We spoke to Billy Sayer, Trustee at Gateshead Clubhouse, about the power of a member-led mental health support hub, and how we have been able to offer a whole range of support for the Clubhouse.

Case Study - Gateshead Leisure Centre

We spoke to Shelley Sefton, Business Manager at Gateshead Leisure Centre, about the vital role the Centre plays in the community and how Connected Voice has supported them across the organisation.

The Power of VCSE Stability in an Uncertain World

Once again, we are living through turbulent times. Many groups we chat to are experiencing higher levels of uncertainty, and this extends far beyond the VCSE sector.

Charity Accounting Thresholds are Changing: What your Organisation Needs to Know

From 30 September 2026, several important financial reporting thresholds for charities will increase. While these changes won't affect every organisation, they could reduce administrative requirements for many charities and community groups across the North East.

"Advocacy, for me, is about listening." - Celebrating 30 Years of Connected Voice Advocacy

When I first started working in advocacy over 19 years ago, I quickly realised that sometimes the most important thing we can do is simply listen.

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