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Covid disruption and the resource divide: interim evidence from children and young people in the North East
The VOICES project by Children North East and Newcastle University has published its first report into the impact of Covid-19 on young people.…
Read ArticleOne in four North East pupils living in poverty miss out on free school meals
More than 35,000 pupils in the North East of England living below the poverty line don't qualify for free school meals under current…
Read ArticleDigital inclusion and cyber awareness survey
We want to hear the voices of people who are digitally excluded. We know the VCS sector has expertise on the levels and complexities of digital…
Read ArticleSee how the world looks to those with visual impairments with video simulation
The Thomas Pocklington Trust has created a video simulation to help people gain a better understanding of what it’s like to live with a visual…
Read ArticleNational Citizen Service summer youth programme open for applications
The National Citizen Service (NCS) summer 2021 youth programme is open for applications from 16 and 17-year-olds across the North East.…
Read ArticleNewcastle150 calls on young people to shape Newcastle’s future
In 2032, Newcastle will be 150 years old – how will you shape Newcastle’s future? What will be your legacy? Newcastle150, being run by Common Purpose…
Read ArticlePositive impact of free Gas Safe training
Earlier this year we shared some free virtual workshops from Gas Safe Charity aimed at raising awareness of carbon monoxide risks for those working…
Read ArticleCelebrate local action on climate change during Great Big Green Week 2021
In September communities across the country will join together for the The Climate Coalition’s Great Big Green Week. Taking place from September 18th…
Read ArticleJoin the new Mothers' Climate Action Network
Mothers' Climate Action Network (Mothers CAN) is a brand new network of mothers from across the country. They are supporting mums to take…
Read ArticleSmall Charity Week North East 2021
Small Charity Week 2021 is due to place from June 14th to celebrate and raise awareness of the essential work of the UK’s smallest…
Read ArticleShare your views about digital skills in the charity sector
If you work for a charity or a non-profit organisation based in the UK, Charity Digital is looking for your views about your digital skills and…
Read ArticleAmplifying the voices of the pandemic
Connected Voice has launched its latest research publication, Voices of the Pandemic, featuring case studies from VCSE organisations across Newcastle…
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