Voicing the Void was proud to be Highly Commended in the Social Enterprise Building Diversity, Inclusion & Equality Award category at the Social Enterprise NI Awards 2026.
The recognition celebrates our commitment to creating spaces where people from different communities, cultures, faiths and backgrounds can come together, share their experiences and build understanding through restorative storytelling.
At Voicing the Void, we believe that meaningful change happens when people have the opportunity to listen to one another, challenge assumptions and recognise our shared experiences. Through our work, we bring people together who might not otherwise have the opportunity to connect, ensuring that voices and experiences that are often overlooked are heard and valued.
This recognition belongs not only to our team but also to the participants, community partners and everyone who has trusted us with their stories and helped make this work possible.
We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has been part of our journey and look forward to continuing to create opportunities for connection, understanding and positive change.
Hummingbird Award 2025 – Best Community Project
Voicing the Void was honoured with the Hummingbird Award for Best Community Project, recognising the impact of our restorative storytelling work in bringing people together, amplifying lived experience, and strengthening community connection.
The award reflects our commitment to creating inclusive, trauma-informed spaces where stories are shared with dignity and purpose, and where storytelling is used as a tool for understanding, empathy and social change.
“We absolutely loved In Our Shoes by Voicing the Void. It is a brilliant example of how harrowing experiences can be transformed into opportunities to educate people about other people’s lives and experiences. In this part of the world, we are amazing storytellers, and we commend all those behind In Our Shoes for amplifying voices, sharing experiences, and changing minds and perceptions in the process.”
— Hummingbird Awards Judges
Shortlisted – SENI Awards: Championing Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Voicing the Void was shortlisted for the Social Enterprise NI Awards (SENI Awards) in the Championing Equality, Diversity & Inclusion category, recognising our commitment to inclusive, community-led practice across Northern Ireland.
Diversity & Inclusion
Voicing the Void was shortlisted for the Social Enterprise NI Awards (SENI Awards) in the Championing Equality, Diversity & Inclusion category, recognising our commitment to inclusive, community-led practice across Northern Ireland
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