VONNE News and Opinion
What lies ahead for the North East?
This guest post is written by James Ramsbotham, Chief Executive at the North East Chamber of Commerce. 2018 is set to be truly…
View BlogA Renewed Approach to Civil Society?
This guest post is from Jack Hunter, Research Fellow at IPPR North. It originally appeared on the IPPR blog. * A new year traditionally offers…
View BlogVONNE Annual Conference 2017
On a snowy day in Newcastle VONNE held our AGM and Annual Conference at CastleGate in Newcastle. The slides from Jane Hartley's AGM…
View Blog‘Troubled families’ in the North East
In this guest post Dr Stephen Crossley from Northumbria University examines the government's Troubled Families Programme and the role of…
View BlogAutumn Budget Response
In this post, VONNE CEO Jane Hartley gives her reaction to the Autumn Budget and an overview of what it means for the sector. * The…
View BlogEnacting change by Reclaiming the Lanes
As part of Newcastle University’s commitment to engaging with the voluntary, and social enterprise sector (VCSE), Dr David Webb from the School of…
View BlogWhat a Difference a Decade Makes
This guest post is written by Melanie Mills, Social Sector Engagement Director at Big Society Capital. Melanie is leading Big Society…
View BlogTrustee Week: get involved and make a difference
Next week (13-17th November) is Trustee Week, an annual event to showcase the great work that trustees do and highlight opportunities for people from…
View BlogSpecialist VAWG sector in crisis
This guest post from Cullagh Warnock has been adapted from an original presentation given at a seminar - Navigating Commissioners’ Criteria for…
View BlogUK’s charity sector outraged by governments rejection of amendments to the Lobbying Act
It is disappointing to say the least that having been assured by Cabinet Office Minister Chris Skidmore that the Government is pro-charity and keen…
View BlogNorthern Rock Ten Years On
As we look back on the demise of Northern Rock ten years ago it’s worth remembering steps could be taken now to continue the good work done by the…
View BlogCharity Reserves Policy: Building a stronger and more resilient charity
In this guest post Steven Richardson, Partner at Haines Watts Newcastle, outlines the importance of charities having a robust reserve policy. In…
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