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Civil Society Covenant launches

Earlier this month, the government made a series of announcements including a £500m Better Futures Fund, the launch of Diagnosis Connect and the…

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Guest Blog: Novo Theatre - Northumberland based theatre company revamps its development programme

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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Health and Wellbeing

NHS changes and what it means for the VCSE sector – reflections from NHS Confed Expo

In her latest blog Lisa Taylor, Health and Wellbeing Programme Director, VONNE, reflects on the themes of this year's NHS Confed Expo conference. She…

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Guest Blog: North East Enterprise Agency - Serving up connection: chef launches social enterprise to tackle health and loneliness

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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State of the Sector

VONNE salary report released

VONNE has just released our latest salary report for 2024/25. The annual report uses data and insights from our Job Finder service to explore salary…

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Health and Wellbeing

Changes to the NHS and what it means for the VCSE sector

In April, news was shared that will have significant impact upon the future of the NHS. In this blog, Lisa Taylor, our Health and Wellbeing Director…

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Guest Blog: Shine On - A Fresh Start for a Vital Charity Supporting Older People in Newcastle

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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Health and Wellbeing

Exploring experiences of the North East Ambulance Service

In this blog Jen Hewitt, VONNE’s Health and Wellbeing Engagement Coordinator, talks about the collaborative work she has been undertaking to support…

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Health and Wellbeing

Supporting our LGBTQIA+ Young People: key takeaways from Pride Youth Partnership’s conference

Who are the Pride Youth Partnership?Pride Youth Partnership is a network of organisations that aim to improve support and inclusion for LGBTQIA+…

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Why the Charity Sector is important for local growth

Last month the North East Mayor, Kim McGuinness, launched an interim Local Growth Plan, to guide the North East’s economic growth and the work of the…

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Health and Wellbeing

The power of music

In this blog VONNE’s Jen Hewitt, Health and Wellbeing Engagement Coordinator, shares her personal reflections on the therapeutic power of music. She…

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Shaping VONNEs 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…

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