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Cost of Living Crisis Resources (updated March 2023)
What can we do as organisations and individuals to navigate the cost of living crisis and how can we support those in our communities to do the same…
Read ArticleEngaging with diverse communities in health and wellbeing research
In November VCSE organisations and academic researchers came together in Carlisle to learn about the National Institute for Health and Care Research…
Read ArticleFunder's Spotlight: Phoenix Way
The Phoenix Way is led by the Ubele Initiative and supported by the Global Fund for Children, in partnership with six Regional Leads and with the…
Read ArticleInput into the design of a new social finance fund for the North of Tyne area - November roundtable events
On behalf of North of Tyne Combined Authority, VONNE and a number of partners across the area are hosting a series of roundtables with enterprising…
Read ArticleSupporting young people to enable more positive emotional wellbeing: Hartlepool’s ‘anime on prescription’ project
When Dawn Robinson started her role as a young people’s community development worker in Hartlepool, young people had already highlighted the problem…
Read ArticleTransforming Futures: Fenham Youth Club Receives Vital Support from the David Dockray Trust
This week is Youth Work Week, celebrating the positive impact Youth Work has on young people, particularly between the ages of 11 - 19. This story…
Read ArticleLatest Barometer survey shows Small Charities are struggling
Pro Bono Economics have published analysis of the latest quarterly VCSE Sector Barometer results, providing a snapshot of the sector's health as the…
Read ArticleTees Valley UK SPF funding opportunity: ‘RURAL ENGLAND PROSPERITY FUND’ (the Rural Fund)
About the Funding OpportunityThe aim of the Rural England Prosperity Fund (the Rural Fund) is to help improve productivity, strengthen and benefit…
Read ArticleFunder's Spotlight: National Lottery Community Fund – Reaching Communities England
National Lottery Community Fund – Reaching Communities England This grant will fund projects or organisations that will do at least one of the…
Read ArticlePackage of youth announcements launched by DCMS Secretary of State
Delivering the National Youth Guarantee DCMS provided an update on the Government’s progress in delivering the National Youth Guarantee - including…
Read ArticleNominations open for Acumen Fellowship Reflective Leadership Programme
Acumen Academy is the world's school for social change. We inspire the world to build solutions to poverty and equip determined individuals using the…
Read ArticleNorth East chosen to launch ground-breaking “compost revolution”
The North East has been chosen to launch a ground-breaking ‘compost revolution’ in a new campaign that will help the environment, save money and lead…
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