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Best charity social media campaigns

I feel that 2014 was the year that social media really took off for charities. Hardly a week went by without people jumping on the latest bandwagon…

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State of the Sector

Christmas comes early for North East charities

VONNE are pleased that last week, the Chancellor announced £4m of Government funding for the Virgin Money Foundation to support charitable projects…

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State of the Sector

Guest post: 2D carrying on in a different way

In the new year 2D will be absorbed by Groundwork NE & Cumbria, following the decision of directors and trustees of 2D (read their press release…

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Prisons are secure, but are they safe?

Last night I attended NEPACS AGM in Durham; following an amazing performance from Durham Recovery Choir during which several members were brave…

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Health and Wellbeing

Question time for Ross

October seems to have been the month for regional health related events. I went to three and whilst I heard and learnt a lot I was left with several…

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State of the Sector

Chancellor – now is the time to play fair with North East Charities

By Jo Curry (former Chief Executive of VONNE) Following the news that Virgin Money is to float and the so called “bad bank” part of Northern Rock is…

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