Collaboration
Creating local partnership networks for collaboration, sharing successes, and addressing concerns
Health and Wellbeing
The Northumberland Health and Wellbeing VCFSE Network meets online every month to create a welcoming space where members can talk about their concerns, priorities, and the best ways to provide services. By working together, the group helps members understand changes happening in the health sector and opportunities for future projects. They also make sure that both government and community organisations have a chance to share their ideas and influence decisions. Plus, they’re always looking to build new connections and work together on projects. If you want to join or learn more, contact Susan Eaton at susan.eaton@northumberlandcva.org.uk.
Equality Diversion and Inclusion
The Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Network is actively seeking partnerships and members. The group collaborates to promote positive relationships through our actions and behaviors, ensuring inclusivity in our work environments. We prioritise open communication, listening to each other’s needs, and supporting inclusive practices. From funding and transparency to recruitment and staff engagement, we aim to identify areas needing attention, improvement, and learning regarding EDI. We integrate EDI into our organisational strategies, policies, and meeting agendas. To join the network or learn more, please contact Mahnoor at mahnoor@being-woman.org.uk.
Connecting Culture
The Connecting Culture Network invites voluntary and community sector organisations impacting cultural activities in the county to join us as we discuss relevant cultural issues, incorporate audience preferences from research, exchange insights from the Northumberland Cultural Strategic Network, connect with county-wide initiatives, and identify opportunities for collaboration. For further information or to join, please contact info@novemberclub.org.uk.
North Northumberland
The North Northumberland Network (NNN) brings together public, voluntary, and community organisations with a shared aim of sharing information and strengthening the collective voice of the VCSE sector in North Northumberland. We work to bridge the gap between public and voluntary sector practitioners, addressing overlooked topics, and provide valuable information on funding opportunities, campaigns, community development, education, health, and social inclusion. For those interested in joining or learning more, please contact Fiona Calder at bvforum@hotmail.co.uk.
Blyth Valley VCSE
The Blyth Valley VCSE Network supports and benefits the voluntary and community sector in Blyth, Cramlington, and Seaton Valley. The group collaborates to provide funding advice, support, training, and various services. They also assist with setting up groups, applying for funding, financial management, charity registration, policies, equal opportunities, legal matters, communication, publicity, and accessing resources. For more information or to join, please contact Thom Bradley at thom.bradley@cvabv.org.uk.
Learning Difficulties and Disabilities
The Learning Difficulties and Disabilities Network is for groups and organisations dedicated to supporting individuals with learning disabilities. Together, they aim to create a network of services and support for this community, organise activities tailored to their needs, and collaborate with other advocacy providers.
To join the network and for more information please visit here
Women
The Women’s Network focuses on keeping gender equality at the forefront of local discussions. Together, they aim to achieve recognition of the systematic disadvantages women face due to their gender, secure sufficient funding for crucial services provided by the women’s sector to tackle these issues, and strive for improved outcomes for women confronting complex challenges. To join the network or for more information please contact Julia, info@womensworkshop.net
Ageing Well
The Ageing Well Network, led by the Integrated Wellbeing Service, focuses on collaboration to create a positive environment for older adults in Northumberland. The group employs a partnership approach that values and utilises the knowledge, skills, and experiences of local people to enhance the region’s suitability for aging. They work closely with various local partners who regularly interact with older individuals and their caregivers. Additionally, they ensure that everyone involved in supporting older adults understands their role clearly and collaborates effectively to improve existing services. For those interested in joining or learning more, please contact ageingwellnetwork@northumberland.gov.uk.
Greenspace Pioneers
The Greenspace Pioneers aim to assist greenspace groups in Northumberland by providing training, skill-sharing, and sustainability support. The group facilitates partnerships among greenspace organisations, offers a platform for sharing best practices and innovative ideas, directs individuals to organisations offering assistance with funding and governance, advocates for inclusivity and diversity to encourage greenspace use by all, and promotes volunteer opportunities while supporting community engagement. For those interested in joining or learning more, please contact Kevin.Clark@groundwork.org.uk
