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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…
Read ArticleCharity 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…
Read ArticleSupport 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…
Read ArticleElection 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…
Read ArticleMoving 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…
Read ArticleListening 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…
Read ArticleCommunity 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…
Read ArticleConsultation 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…
Read ArticleCharity Awards 2020 open for entries
The Charity Awards, the longest-running awards ceremony in the sector, has opened for applications in its 21st year.…
Read ArticleCan 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…
Read ArticleThe 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…
Read ArticleNew 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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