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Inclusivity in the VCSE sector
06:52|This podcast is in the first in a series highlighting how voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations are creating inclusive, accessible and supportive spaces.We speak to Eric Knows, a charity based in Bishop Auckland that helps disabled, autistic and neurodivergent people about how they create inclusive, supportive spaces throughout their work.
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Reducing Smoking Prevalence in County Durham VCSE Project - "Kath"
11:03|We spoke to Kath, who had support from Spennymoor Youth and Community Association to support her Stop Smoking journey with help from the 'Reducing Smoking Prevalence in County Durham VCSE Project'.
Reducing Smoking Prevalence in County Durham VCSE Project - "Paul"
04:52|We spoke to Paul, who had support from Shotton Partnership to support his Stop Smoking journey with help from the 'Reducing Smoking Prevalence in County Durham VCSE Project'.
Community Research Projects in County Durham
10:20|In this podcast, we speak to Jack Drum Arts and young researchers around their community research project focused on the role of heritage and the arts in strengthening rural communities.
Volunteers' Week 2026
09:12|To reflect on Volunteers' Week 2026, we spoke to New College Durham and local VCSE organisations (Wheels2Work County Durham, Calm in East Durham CIC, The Wise Group and Durham County Carers Support) about how volunteering impacts them, the barriers to volunteering and what support they provide.
Dementia Action Week x Beamish Museum
03:02|To recognise Dementia Action Week (18th - 24th May 2026), we spoke to Beamish Museum's health and wellbeing support worker Catherine about their various dementia friendly activities.
Mental Health Awareness Week x Beamish Museum
07:27|To recognise Mental Health Awareness Week (11th - 17th May), we spoke to Catherine Appleby, Beamish Museum’s Health and Wellbeing support worker about their heritage and health activities and events.