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New Trustee For Charity Support Organisation

A charity that focuses on providing support to charities and wider voluntary and community sector in North Tyneside has expanded its web and digital know-how with the addition of a new Trustee to their board.

Jackie Latham of Jackdaw Web Design has joined the board as a Trustee at North Tyneside VODA, who provide support, advice and training to volunteers and voluntary/community groups operating in the borough.

Jackie, who has grown closer to the organisation as a member of its SectorConnector programme, is an award-winning web designer also based in North Tyneside. Throughout this year, Jackie has been working closely with North Tyneside VODA offering its members low-cost, cost-effective websites, ensuring they can reach their target audience. She said:

“Having been part of SectorConnector, an exciting collaboration between business, voluntary sector and the public sector in North Tyneside to share skills, volunteers and resources, I have grown to understand North Tyneside VODA and the great work they do.

“In my own business I focus on supporting charities and community groups, especially those whose websites should pay attention to accessibility. Helping those people reach their audience, the people they essentially help, is my passion. So, to have the opportunity to bring my skills, experience and understanding to North Tyneside VODA was an exciting opportunity I couldn’t pass up.”

Jackie joins a host of experience on the board from a range of sectors all bringing their support to the good cause. Jess Evans, Chair of the board said:

“The active contribution of Trustees is essential to the continuing success of VODA. Becoming a Trustee is a great way to give back to your local community and share your experience in a way that helps many. It is important to bring a range of skills to the board - Jackie ensures we have a voice about web and digital activity, online accessibility and she already has experience as a trustee. It’s a bonus that she already understands our organisation and we are all looking forward to working with her going forward.”

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Anna Toms .