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Adult education budget devolution update for North of Tyne

The North of Tyne Combined Authority has launched a procurement process for organisations interested in delivering adult education services in the…

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Funding and support

Charity bodies make demands for sector funding ahead of general election

VCSE sector umbrella bodies have partnered on the release of a manifesto focused on strategic funding for charities ahead of the general…

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Funding and support

Support available for social entrepreneurs - Thrive Access to Employment

Year 3 of the Thrive Access to Employment scheme is officially open and it is looking to support people who are working to improve access to…

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General News

Election guidance for small charities

On December 12th, the country will take to the polls for a general election and a surge in campaigning has begun in earnest. However, small…

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Funding and support

Moving Beyond Grants.……a case study

Moving Beyond Grants.…… Carol Botten CEO of VONNE attended a funding and finance event for social enterprises and charities in Redcar last week…

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Health and Wellbeing

Listening Ear free membership offer

Listening Ear is a national charity providing an audiobook library service for anyone who finds that an illness, disability, specific learning…

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Health and Wellbeing

Community Mental Health Framework from NHS England

The Community Mental Health Framework describes how the long term plan’s vision for a place-based community mental health model can be realised, and…

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Health and Wellbeing

Consultation on final proposals for tackling poor air quality

Together with Gateshead and North Tyneside councils, Newcastle City Council is seeking people’s views on final plans before they're…

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General News

Charity Awards 2020 open for entries

The Charity Awards, the longest-running awards ceremony in the sector, has opened for applications in its 21st year.…

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State of the Sector

Can charitable giving increase significantly beyond its current levels? - A white paper

Charitable giving must increase significantly to meet growing needs and demands, and do so urgently if it is to have a role in tackling the climate…

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General News

The Charity Digital Skills report 2019 - what are your views?

Following the launch of the third Charity Digital Skills Report, the annual barometer of how charities are using digital, planning is now…

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Health and Wellbeing

New National Academy for Social Prescribing announced

Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock has set out his ambition for every patient in the country to have access to social…

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