Connected Voice

We are delighted that our Volunteering Voice and Engagement Manager has today joined the The Annual Conference of International Volunteer Cooperation Organisations (IVCO) 2024 #IVCO2024. This brings together leaders from volunteering agencies around the globe. The conference was held in the UK for the first time this year and is being hosted by Northumbria University

We’re shining a light on positive #mentalhealth as part of this year’s World Suicide Prevention Day (Tuesday 10 September 2024) #WSPD With the North East region having the highest suicide rate in the UK (12.8 deaths per 100,000 in 2022) and 74% of suicides across England and Wales being male*, our ‘Men’s Health Hub’ helps vulnerable adults living in supported accommodation. It is proving to be a firm lifeline to people of all ages facing challenging circumstances and personal difficulties, as well as those on the road to recovery. The Men’s Health Hub is part of our wider Health Champions project which since launching in April 2024, has seen 97 male and women residents living across Tyneside and Northumberland reach out for support. This is a huge first step for those feeling overwhelmed, lost or without hope, and often demonstrating negative behaviours. For more details on services available please see https://lnkd.in/eeakkzFj VONNE (Voluntary Organisations' Network North East) Newcastle City Council Northumberland County Council National Housing Federation Connected Voice Samaritans *Anxious Minds

Our latest #Haref Bulletin is out today! 📢 The Haref Bulletin is full of the latest news, events and research on #healthequity for ethnically marginalised communities across Newcastle, Gateshead, and beyond. Read it now! 👇 https://lnkd.in/eP-dGD3q

Our next Cultural Competency Training for Newcastle-based #health and #wellbeing practitioners is taking place in two weeks, refreshed for a new season! Join us online for it on Wednesday 25 September from 9.30 a.m. - 12.00 p.m. Register now via the link below! ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4dVmpZd

We are pleased to announce that Connected Voice has been awarded the Volunteer Centre Quality Accreditation (VCQA) for #GatesheadVolunteerCentre. The VCQA has been awarded in recognition of the quality of #GatesheadVolunteerCentre's offer, as well as the Centre's impact in supporting local voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations across #Gateshead. The VCQA is a quality mark awarded by NAVCA that provides confidence to local communities, fellow VCSE organisations, and local strategic partners, funders and commissioners. Connected Voice and the Gateshead Volunteer Centre team are very proud to have received this accreditation and would like to thank everyone who has helped support our work so far! You can find out more about the VCQA and other accreditations awarded by NAVCA below 👇 https://lnkd.in/efvFuQDn

The latest edition of Connected Voice News is out now! 📣 It's full of the latest news and updates for voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations, including: ✅Funding opportunities ✅Volunteering opportunities ✅Upcoming events and training ✅Charity jobs ...and much more. Read it now! 👇 https://lnkd.in/eGZDcDBq

It's #ZeroWasteWeek, and as part of Connected Voice’s organisational commitment to reducing our impact on the environment we have introduced a small office compost bin!   There are many benefits to composting and we are looking forward to reducing our office food waste! 🍌🌱 Find out more about composting here: https://lnkd.in/dumHvP9h

The Haref team held their quarterly Haref Network Meeting today with a theme of Mental Health. During the meeting we listened to Newcastle Public Health, as well as recent research on Mental Health of South Asian Women conducted by Haref Network members and Haref Allies. There was also time for lots of networking and discussion! #Haref

Our September #Health Bulletin is out this morning. 📣 This month’s edition is another jam-packed one, full of all the latest health and wellbeing news, so be sure to grab a cup of something before you dive in. ☕️ Read it now! 👇 https://lnkd.in/ef46MsX5

Do you want to know more about the digital switchover and what support is available for vulnerable people? Join our online session and Q&A on the 18 of September, 11am-12pm: