Sunderland Voluntary Sector Alliance

15/06/2026

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We are delighted for you to join our webinar Navigating employment law reform for the voluntary sector. Join us online, from 12:00pm-12:45pm on Wednesday,...

14/06/2026

Online Regional Gambling Survey.

13/06/2026

📅 Sunday 21 June
⏰ 1.30pm – 5.10pm
🎟️ FREE family-friendly event

Enjoy an afternoon of live music and celebration featuring performances from:
🎻 Sunderland Symphony Orchestra
🎺 Small Town Brass
🌍 Lagos to Longbenton
🎵 Sacred Sounds CIC
🎧 DJ Banko

Bring your family and friends together for an uplifting afternoon celebrating community, culture and connection in the heart of Sunderland.

12/06/2026

🌟 Member Spotlight 🌟

We’re excited to share a new wellbeing opportunity launching this June through the Health and Growth Community Fund project funded by Sunderland VSA.

🧘 Mindfulness Sessions
📍 St Nicholas Church Hall
📅 Starting Monday 15th June
⏰ Every Monday at 2pm

These supportive sessions are designed for people experiencing mental health challenges that may be affecting their ability to stay in work, access training, or move towards employment opportunities.

The sessions will provide a calm, welcoming space to support wellbeing, confidence, and personal growth through mindfulness practices and connection with others.

11/06/2026

📊 Want to feel more confident about collecting and using data in your organisation?
Join our upcoming Data Workshop to learn the basics of:
✔️ What data to collect
✔️ How to collect it effectively
✔️ How to use it to improve your services and demonstrate impact
🗓 Tuesday 15th September 2026
⏰ 10am – 11:30am
💻 Online via Teams
Led by ABL’s Head Marketing and Communication Team in partnership with Sunderland VSA.
To book your place or find out more, contact:
📧 [email protected]

10/06/2026

We’re proud to celebrate recent funding successes supporting Penshaw Community Centre 🎉
Thanks to successful grant applications completed by Sunderland VSA, new opportunities are being created for the local community — from hands-on Men’s Shed workshops to essential winter warmth packs and creative projects like Light Bites.
Every pound secured helps strengthen community connections, tackle isolation, and provide practical support where it’s needed most.
A huge well done to everyone involved in making this happen — and thank you to the funders for investing in grassroots community action 💛

09/06/2026

🌟 FREE Health Checks for Charities, CICs & Constituted Groups 🌟
Want to make sure your organisation has the right foundations in place for strong governance and future funding opportunities?
Sunderland VSA is offering FREE health checks for charities, CICs and constituted groups providing services in Sunderland. If you are not already a member with us we can take you quickly through that process and then she'll guide you through a practical checklist of key policies and procedures, helping you ensure you have the fundamentals funders expect and value.
✅ Governance support
✅ Policy checks
✅ Funding readiness
✅ Friendly, tailored guidance
Simply email [email protected] and she will arrange a convenient time to meet, discuss your organisation’s needs, and help you make progress.

08/06/2026

💙 Celebrating Sunderland’s Unpaid Carers 💙
Today, we recognise and celebrate the incredible unpaid carers across Sunderland who provide vital support to loved ones every single day.
From helping with daily tasks to offering emotional care and companionship, unpaid carers are the backbone of our communities – often balancing caring responsibilities alongside work, family life, and their own wellbeing.
👏 Your compassion, resilience and dedication do not go unnoticed. Thank you for everything you do.
We also want to shine a light on the amazing organisations across Sunderland that stand alongside carers, offering advice, practical support, and a listening ear. Services make a real difference – helping carers feel seen, valued, and supported when they need it most.
🤝 Together, we can continue to build a community where carers are recognised, supported, and empowered.
If you or someone you know is an unpaid carer, remember: you are not alone, and support is available.
💙

08/06/2026

🚑 Free CPR, Defibrillator & First Aid Awareness Training 🚑
Join the Sunderland Cardiac Support Group for a practical and informative training session designed for adults aged 19+. Only 5 spaces available.
📅 Date: Wednesday 2nd July
🕑 Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
📍 Venue: Bethany Centre
This 2-hour session will cover:
✅ Basic First Aid Awareness
✅ CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
✅ How to use a Defibrillator (AED)
Whether you want to gain life-saving skills for work, volunteering, or personal confidence, this is a great opportunity to learn what to do in an emergency.
To reserve a place, please contact us via email: [email protected]
Spaces are very limited, so early booking is recommended.

07/06/2026

🤝 Want to learn how to work more effectively with communities, partners and people with lived experience?
Join our upcoming Co-Production Workshop led by ABL’s Head of Co-Production and Inclusion. This engaging online session will explore how working collaboratively with others can help plan, create and improve projects for better outcomes for everyone.
📅 Tuesday 16th June 2026
⏰ 10am – 11:30am
💻 Online via Teams
Whether you work in the voluntary sector, community groups or public services, this workshop will provide practical insight into meaningful co-production and inclusive ways of working.
Places are limited — book now to secure your spot!
📧 [email protected]