VONNE News and Opinion

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…
View BlogChristmas 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…
View BlogGuest 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…
View BlogPrisons 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…
View BlogQuestion 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…
View BlogChancellor – 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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