VONNE News and Opinion
Shaping VONNE's Future with members at the heart
As VONNE’s strategy shifts towards a greater emphasis on policy, membership, and engagement—and with the sale of Hadrian House prompting a rethink of…
View BlogRecruitment and retention in a tricky market
For our latest Silver and Gold Membership+ CEO Peer Network we were delighted to welcome Sue Ormerod, Regional Director at Nigel Wright Group,…
View BlogChange NHS: Why VCSE engagement matters for the future of healthcare
On Monday, February 5th, the VCSE Partnership Programme hosted an online 'Change NHS' Engagement Workshop on behalf of the North East and North…
View BlogCelebrating South Asian Festivals in the Workplace this March
March is a month rich in cultural and religious significance, particularly for Muslim, Sikh and Hindu communities. This…
View BlogCharity Jobs - from volunteering to VONNE
In this series of blogs we'll hear personal stories of how people started their careers in the charity and voluntary sector, and what they most enjoy…
View BlogExploring trauma informed practice: what is it and why does it matter?
In this blog, members of the North East and North Cumbria VCSE People Facing Multiple Disadvantage Network have come together to share what they mean…
View BlogBetter Engagement Across the North East
As we enter a new financial year, VONNE is embracing change to strengthen our support and advocacy for the North East VCSE sector. To ensure we…
View BlogHave your say on the future of the NHS
In our previous blog, we introduced the NHS Change consultation, which seeks to shape the next 10-year plan for our healthcare system and noted that…
View BlogVONNE Conference brings North East organisations together to discuss cohesion
Thank you to everyone who joined the VONNE Conference last week. If you weren’t able to join us, here are the highlights of what happened.North East…
View BlogImpact of higher employer NICs on North East Charity Sector
In the 2024 Autumn Budget, the Chancellor announced a rise in employer National Insurance Contributions (NIC) which will raise costs considerably for…
View BlogCivil Society Covenant consultation events – what we learned
VONNE has been working with LIOs across the North East to host a series of engagement events to gather views from our networks on the draft Civil…
View BlogGuest Blog: 'Unwanted, like a stranger' - Action Foundation's reflections on the 2024 riots
As part of our package of member benefits, VONNE’s Gold and Silver Membership+ supporters have the opportunity to submit a guest post …
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