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New report explores the possibilities of unrestricted funding
A new report has hailed the opportunities presented by unrestricted funding, calling it the "holy grail" for charities and funders. The report,…
Read ArticleNewcastle social prescribing service receives royal approval
Board members and beneficiaries of Ways to Wellness, a Newcastle-based social prescribing service, met with HRH…
Read ArticleFunder Spotlight: Smallwood Trust: Women’s Sector Resilience Fund (Phase Two)
Deadline: December 10th, 2021 (expression of interest). Please note: this fund is open to selected areas in…
Read ArticleAdditional support available within the local infrastructure
Some of the North East's Local Infrastructure Organisations (LIOs) offer additional business services to assist VCSE organisations with financial and…
Read Article#DoYourBit campaign toolkit encourages flu vaccine uptake
The North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care System has expanded its #DoYourBit communications toolkit, providing resources to help VCSE…
Read ArticlePraise for regional action on climate change in government report
Ahead of COP26, the government has praised VONNE for its role in the creation of a growing cross-sector initiative aiming to make the North East…
Read ArticleShare your views on the County Durham physical activity strategy
Durham County Council are asking local VCSE organisations to participate in the development of a new physical activity strategy. Exercise is hugely…
Read ArticleCongratulations to the North East Charity Awards 2021 winners!
The hard work and innovative thinking of charities and social enterprises across the region has been recognised at the North East Charity…
Read ArticleNorth East community partnership projects receive £1.5m grant
£1.5m in NHS Charities Together funding is set to support eight community-based partnerships in the North East and North Cumbria. The news follows a…
Read ArticleNew VONNE partnership presents funding opportunity
VONNE has partnered with easyfundraising, a website that helps voluntary organisations, CICs, social enterprises and groups in the North East…
Read ArticleGet Online Week promotes digital inclusion
This October marks Get Online Week, an annual campaign by the Good Things Foundation that promotes the importance of digital skills in an…
Read ArticleConsultation open for Hartlepool Early Years strategy
Hartlepool Borough Council is seeking feedback on its recently published draft Early Years Strategy for Hartlepool. The strategy sets out Hartlepool…
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