giving back

A Seat at Our Table

At Közle, we believe the people who give so much to others deserve a little something in return.

Nominate an Organisation
Our thank you

ONE TABLE.
AT A TIME.

Across the North East, small charities and community groups make an incredible difference. Their staff and volunteers often work quietly behind the scenes, giving their time and care to support others.

We want to say thank you, one table at a time. Every quarter, Közle invites up to 15 staff and volunteers from a small North East charity or community organisation to enjoy a complimentary meal on us.

It’s a chance to bring those people together and recognise the contribution they make.

Interior shot of Newcastle's new Turkish Restaurant, Közle

15 seats

For staff and volunteers

1 table

Every quarter, on us

Nominate an Organisation

WHO DESERVES A SEAT AT OUR TABLE?

WHO DESERVES A SEAT
‍AT OUR TABLE?

WHO DESERVES A SEAT AT OUR TABLE?

Do you know a small local charity or community group doing something special? Tell us why the people behind it deserve a thank-you.

Anyone can nominate, whether you’re a member of the public, supporter, volunteer, member of staff or trustee. Organisations are also welcome to nominate themselves.

Nominations are open

Closing in 9 days

Nominations are currently closed

The next nomination window opens 1 November.

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The Process

HOW IT WORKS

01

Nominate an organisation

Tell us about an organisation making a difference in your community.

02

We'll consider the nominations

Közle will consider eligible nominations, with particular attention to smaller grassroots groups. This is not a public vote, and the number of nominations will not affect the decision.

03

We'll choose our quarterly organisation

We’ll invite up to 15 staff and volunteers from the selected organisation for a complimentary meal at Közle.

04

We'll celebrate their work

With the organisation’s permission, we’ll share its story on our website and social media.

Eligibility

WHO CAN BE NOMINATED?

We welcome nominations for organisations that meet the following criteria.

There is no cost to nominate or participate.

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TELL US ABOUT THEM

A few details are all we need to consider your nomination.

Before you nominate, please check the organisation meets our criteria.

By submitting a nomination, you confirm that the information provided is accurate to the best of your knowledge. Please do not include sensitive personal information about individuals in your nomination.

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In the meantime, check the eligibility criteria and start thinking about who you’d like to nominate.

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NOMINATIONS WILL REOPEN SOON.

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WHEN CAN I NOMINATE?

Nominations open for two weeks every quarter.

Month

Nomination dates

November

1 to 14 November

February

1 to 14 February

May

1 to 14 May

August

1 to 14 August

The selected organisation will normally be announced towards the end of the nomination month, subject to its agreement. The complimentary meal will be arranged directly with the organisation for a mutually convenient date.

Our Community table

CELEBRATING THE PEOPLE MAKING A DIFFERENCE

CELEBRATING THE PEOPLE MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Here we celebrate the organisations that have joined us at Közle. Discover their work, meet the people behind it and learn how you can support them.

Our First Community Table: Coming Soon

Our first organisation will be featured here following our November 2026 selection.

A LITTLE THANK-YOU CAN GO A LONG WAY

At Közle, sharing food is about more than a meal. It’s about bringing people together, making connections and recognising those who make a difference in our communities.

Because sometimes, the people who spend their time looking after others deserve to be looked after too.

Thanks