At Connected Voice, our mission has always been to champion strong, fair, and connected communities. We’re taking that commitment even further with a refreshed strategy that places collaboration, inclusion, and impact at the heart of everything we do.

Connected Voice conducts an annual snapshot of the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector across Newcastle and Gateshead, offering valuable insights into its scale, diversity, and ongoing evolution.

Across the UK, we have seen a rise in racist aggression, anti-migrant violence, hate crimes, and the increasing normalisation of extreme, far-right views by public figures. This has led to people in our communities feeling unsafe and facing increasing violence.