We are delighted to introduce Stella Simbo, who joined us at the beginning of September as our Newcastle Digital Inclusion in Health and Social Care Project Manager, a brand new role within our Health Equity team.
Connected Voice Advocacy often supports victims of torture with various matters.
Jamie started his volunteering journey after being inspired by a 1940s-themed event he attended at Bowes Railway in June 2023. Of this, Jamie has said:I was drawn to the railway and just wanted it to come alive.



Refugee Week 2024 - Yousef's Story

Connected Voice Advocacy supports refugees and asylum seekers through our specialist service funded by the Linden Family Fund at Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland.

My Experience of Becoming a Haref Ally - Guest Blog by Everyturn Mental Health

Everyturn Mental Health's Community Mental Health Support Service (CMHSS) has funded me to be a Haref Ally. This collaborative work has developed as I have been working in the West End of Newcastle in my role as a Community Development Worker.

Engaging Families in Volunteering

As the weather warms and the Easter Holidays are upon us, families might look for ways to spend meaningful time together. Have you thought about appealing to families and friend groups who might (or might not) have considered volunteering as a collective activity?

Living Wage Week 2023 - Guest Blog by Children North East

This guest blog by Connected Voice members Children North East introduces their thoughts on the Real Living Wage and details their journey towards becoming a Living Wage Employer.

Trustees' Week 2023 - Guest Blog by our Chair Simon Elliott

This guest blog by Connected Voice Chair Simon Elliott introduces the theme of Trustees' Week 2023, and extends a thank you to Trustees everywhere for their tireless work in supporting voluntary organisations.

End Digital Poverty Day 2023

This blog introduces Digital Poverty Alliance's End Digital Poverty Day, which takes place annually on 12 September, and outlines important work we're doing to tackle digital poverty and exclusion in our region.