Durham Community Action

05/06/2026

Our next Share & Learn on 9th June will focus on Martyn’s Law, following the updated guidance.

We will be joined by Graham Wakeman from Counter Terrorism Policing North East to talk about what this means for VCSE organisations.

Book now: https://dcacrm.uk/civicrm/event/info/?id=792&reset=1

05/06/2026

05/06/2026

Read how volunteering impacted local people at PACT House Stanley & Umbrella Community Centre this :

05/06/2026

04/06/2026

Today has celebrated the South Durham Poverty Trust Commission.

Community and Civic Commissioners have been meeting monthly and identified their priorities as Access to Healthcare (with emphasis on neurodiversity and refugees and asylum seekers); domestic abuse, and benefits and disabilities.

At today's event, they talked about what they have achieved so far and invited people attending to input discussion into what might come next.

04/06/2026

💡 Creative methods within research are valuable in rural communities because they can break down barriers which traditional research often cannot reach. This allows people to contribute in ways that provide choice, power and agency.

Our latest article reflects on the Rural Durham Community Research Networks latest gathering where we were joined by Katy Milne from Northern Heartlands and Mary Robson from Durham University.

As a community with a vested interest in listening to rural communities, the gathering reminded us of the importance of finding ways to build relationships, include people’s stories in ways that work for them and ensuring that all communities are heard and valued within research and decision making.

Read the full article here: https://www.communityresearchdurham.org/latestnews

04/06/2026

Are you familiar with our volunteering platform?

Browse opportunities, or organisations, learn more about volunteering or find out about events and meetings in County Durham for volunteers here: https://www.countydurhamvolunteering.org.uk/

03/06/2026

It’s volunteer week, a time to celebrate our volunteers and thank them for giving us their time and support.

Did you know that the trustees on our Board of Trustees are all volunteers too? They give their time and support to ensure Age UK County Durham is always the ‘go to’ organisation for anyone aged 50+ living in the County, for advice, information and access to all our services and activities. David has just joined us and we look forward to working with him.

Tony, has just retired after being a trustee for 23 years! He came in to see us earlier this month with his wife to say goodbye to everyone - he will be missed at our meetings.

If you would be interested in joining our Board of Trustees, get in touch!

Every act of volunteering makes a difference!

03/06/2026

Early Years Parenting Fund open from today 👏

The Early Years Parenting Fund will support organisations that improve the development of children most at risk of poor early childhood outcomes, by investing in effective, culturally grounded parenting support. We want to support work that makes a clear contribution to children’s physical health,...

03/06/2026

We're at Bishop Auckland Town Hall today for our “Overcoming Barriers to Volunteering” event.

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet a range of inclusive volunteer-involving organisations that actively work to reduce barriers to volunteering and provide accessible opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds and circumstances.

Thanks to Pioneering Care Partnership, Durham County Carers Support, Marie Curie UK, Auckland Palace, The Wise Group, CDFHS, Butterwick Hospice and Groundwork - County Durham Advice & Guidance Service for sharing your opportunities.