VONNE News and Opinion
National Marine Week 2022
This weekend marks the start of National Marine Week in the UK with Wildlife Trusts. Despite its name, this celebration of wildlife and all things…
View BlogMy first year at VONNE
In this blog from our Communications Officer, Amy Coates reflects back on her first 12 months at VONNE and her decision to move into the VCSE sector…
View BlogThe voluntary and community sector's role in tackling health inequalities in the North East and North Cumbria
As one of a series of the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care System's (NENC ICS) Health Inequalities events, VONNE led on coordinating…
View BlogThe importance of a community-minded approach
Donna Stubbs is Community Manager at Newcastle Building Society. As Associate Gold Membership+ members of VONNE, the Society values engagement with…
View BlogPlastic Free July
It’s more important than ever to consider our own impact on the environment and, since its inception, Plastic Free July has grown from humble origins…
View BlogMember Services- new team, new focus
In April 2022, as part of a new organisational structure, VONNE’s Member Services team was created. In this blog we’ll explain why and introduce the…
View BlogSmall Charity Week
To celebrate Small Charity Week VONNE are proud to highlight the crucial work being undertaken by our network of small North-East charities around…
View BlogMythbusting The Menopause
This week, VONNE has been lucky enough to attend a virtual training session on menopause awareness and gave a warm welcome to the incredible Sharon…
View BlogVONNE shows racism the red card
As the team at VONNE continues to grow, our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) group work hard to ensure that all staff are supported with…
View BlogSocial Mobility and Hiring Practices at VONNE
In this blog, Health and Wellbeing Project Support Officer, Sian Dickie, discusses the idea of social mobility, recruitment practices and what…
View BlogNext steps for VCSE sector organisations: UK Shared Prosperity Fund
Published by ERSA 21st April 2022: UK Shared Prosperity Fund: prospectus – Immediate Steps for organisations 1. Make yourself known to…
View BlogReflecting on the Safer Culture North East partnership
Safer Culture North East is a partnership project of local infrastructure organisations Catalyst Stockton-on-Tees, Connected Voice, Durham…
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