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International Youth Day

Did you know that half the people on our planet are 30 or younger, and this is expected to reach 57% by the end of 2030? Today is International Youth…

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Health and Wellbeing

Gain insight into the social prescribing landscape across the North East, North Cumbria and Yorkshire - Join the Thriving Communities Network!

Are you involved in or looking to understand more about social prescribing? To discover how it works and is developing? To make connections with…

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Jobs and Recruitment

Job Finder – changing with the jobs market

The way we work has changed. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), hybrid working is here to stay. In February 2022 more than 8 in…

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Funding and support

National Lottery Community Fund – Climate Action Fund – Nature & Climate

The National Lottery Community Fund Climate Action Fund have recently opened a new funding opportunity specifically to support projects that focus on…

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General News

Staying safe in the hot weather

We’re all aware of the rising temperatures this summer. In July, a national emergency was been declared and a red extreme heat warning was …

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State of the Sector

Charity Digital Skills Report is released

Charity Digital have released this years Charity Digital Skills Report - the annual barometer of digital skills, attitudes and support needs across…

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Community Energy

England's Community Buildings asked about the impact of rising energy prices

A survey is being conducted to better understand the needs of England's 10,000+ rural community buildings as energy prices continue to soar. …

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Funding and support

Crowdfund North of Tyne is back!

Have you got an idea for a project in your part of Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland? Crowdfund North of Tyne is back to give local groups…

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Funding and support

Funders Spotlight - Bernicia Foundation: Inclusion Grants

  Deadline August 16th, 2022. The foundation supports projects and initiatives that deliver real and lasting…

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Poverty

North East child poverty now highest in the UK

  ‘Deeply alarming’ new figures released today must act as a serious wake-up call for Government say regional campaigners, after it was…

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VONNE News and Opinion

Will you be Charity of the Year?

The North East Charity Awards are returning for their eighth year and entries are open now for the 11 prizes up for grabs. The awards ceremony,…

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Health and Wellbeing

Community transformation proposal draft

Tees, Esk & Wear Valleys Mental Health Trust (TEWV) is radically rethinking how to support people experiencing emotional distress – through its…

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