News from NCVA
What we’ve been up to and what’s coming up.
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VCSE Voice #31
Spring is here, bringing fresh opportunities, new beginnings, and plenty of community events to get involved in! In this edition, we’re excited to share the latest news, opportunities, and events from the voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector. Discover upcoming workshops, key community events, and innovative projects designed to connect and inspire. Click here to…
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Charity Commission Warns of Fraudulent Messages Targeting Charities
The Charity Commission has issued a warning to charities and trustees about fraudulent messages that have been circulating, attempting to deceive organisations into taking inappropriate actions. Details of the Scam These fraudulent messages typically request urgent action, such as: Scammers may sign off these messages as coming from ‘the Commission,’ the Chief Executive Officer, or…
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NCVA Launches ‘Mind the Gap’.
Mind the Gap! We know people are not always designed to fit the ‘systems’ and many fall through the gaps. We also know that the VCSE sector has many diverse and specialised provision and is usually the glue that holds things together but often struggles with capacity and resources. We need a new way of…
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Hirst: Watch our latest video
Julie Fox, our Engage Project Coordinator, recently led a group of Smartphone Photography participants on a creative journey through Hirst, Ashington. Their mission? To capture the essence of the area—its past, present, and future—for a special exhibition at Northumberland County Hall. The collection showcases striking images of Hirst alongside heartfelt stories from local residents. Through…
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NCVA Releases 2023-24 Annual Report
NCVA has released its Annual Report, following its approval at the Annual General Meeting held on November 27, 2024, at Newbiggin Maritime Centre. During the report year, NCVA continued its impactful work, supporting voluntary and community groups throughout Northumberland. Highlights include: Joe Jackson, Chair, and Caroline Rogan, CEO, wrote: “The past year has been both challenging and transformative for Northumberland CVA…
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NCVA Tree Planting 2024
We are thrilled to share the success of this year’s tree-planting event at South Linton Farm, where our community came together to make a meaningful contribution to the local environment. It was truly inspiring to see so many people united in their commitment to creating a greener future. Your enthusiasm and willingness to get involved made…