VONNE News and Opinion
The Time is Now for a cleaner, greener world that works for everyone
VONNE has signed up to The Climate Coalition's declaration stating the time is now to lead the UK towards a healthier, greener and fairer…
View BlogKickstart: A VCSE sector response is needed
In this guest blog post, Steve Roberts, Director of Youth, Employment and Skills at Groundwork North East and Cumbria, tells us more about…
View BlogNorth East England Climate Coalition takes a significant step forward
The North East of England Climate Coalition (NEECCo) has taken a significant step forward today with the launch of its website, explains VONNE…
View BlogCoronavirus and charities: mapping out your next steps
This guest blog is by Gillian Benjamin of Haines Watts, a firm of chartered acountants represented on the VONNE board by our treasurer Donna…
View BlogDeveloping confidence in campaigning - learning to speak with your local politicians
Just Fair is a human rights charity that monitors and campaigns for economic and social rights in the UK, and in this blog, published here with…
View BlogThe new normal: How closing the digital divide impacts and levels up society
This post first appeared on the Better ConNEcted website and is reproduced here with permission. 'The new normal.' Three words now commonly used…
View BlogUnderstanding your organisation's why - a guest post by the newly-formed Rise
A new strategic partnership has been forged this week to transform Northumberland and Tyne & Wear communities through a rise in active living.…
View BlogCharities need clarity on Brexit
Charities have been at the forefront of supporting those most marginalised and isolated during the Covid-19 crisis. We now urgently need clarity from…
View BlogGuest blog: We need to talk about closing
Peter Deans is Director of Business Mind Social Purpose, an independent North East consultancy providing strategic management advice to public…
View BlogMaking frontline charities more sustainable
A member of VONNE's Board of Trustees, Steven Duckworth is a former clinician who now works as a NHS commissioner. He’s the chair and trustee of…
View BlogSmall Charity Week North East 2020: Your support is never more needed
This week is a celebration of small charities, both in the North East and further afield, and it’s safe to say this year has been a tough one so far…
View BlogReflections from our Covid-19 impact survey
This week we published our report on the impact of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic on the North East VCSE sector from the 400+ responses we…
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