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VCSE Directory
The VCSE Directory gives details of over 300 organisations in the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector in Stockton-on-Tees.
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Support
Catalyst offers a wide range of support for VCSE organisations of all sizes, whether they are starting up or well established.
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Resource Library
Catalyst provides useful information and the latest guidance for the VCSE sector in Stockton-on-Tees
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Communications
Catalyst uses a range of communication methods to connect the sector together and to help create a cohesive relationship.
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Projects
Catalyst facilitates a number of successful ongoing programmes with external partners focussing on community development and raising the profile of volunteering in the Stockton Borough.
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Consultancy
Catalyst now offers consultancy services in various areas. We have a team of skilled, experienced people who work with us when projects come our way, either from voluntary sector bodies or public sector organisations.
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Meet Our Staff

Clare Branson
Project Coordinator for Stockton Food Power Network (SFPN)
Clare joined Catalyst in early 2022 as the Project Coordinator for the Stockton-on-Tees Food Power Network. She has volunteered for over eight organisations in the last ten years, has run two businesses, and comes from an extensive creative background.

Nigel Jessop
Community Hub Co-ordinator
Nige joined Catalyst in February 2022 as the Community Hub Co-ordinator. Nige spent his 40 year working life as a Civil Servant, retired last year and volunteered as a driver for SFPN before joining us.

Mark Ferguson
Administrative Assistant
Mark is a local Stocktonion and has lived in the heart of Stockton all his life. He joined Catalyst mid 2021 as a Kickstarter and he provides general office support to other members of staff.

Helen Burns
School Impact Officer
Helen joined Catalyst in 2021 as the Community Hub Co-ordinator. Helen has worked extensively as a volunteer locally and overseas. This included leading volunteers in a church setting and in aid trips abroad.