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Active Ageing: A programme of events
The Active Ageing scheme from the Eagles Community Foundation is designed to provide both social and physical activity opportunities for those across…
Read ArticleInsight needed: What does well-being mean to you?
The Integrated Care System Prevention Board is looking for your help! It is currently undertaking research into people's attitudes and behaviours in…
Read ArticleThe state of health care and social care in England: a Care Quality Commission report
The Care Quality Commission has published its annual assessment of the state of health and social care in England. The report shows that quality…
Read ArticleThe North East's charity champions for 2019 are revealed
The winners of the fifth annual North East Charity Awards 2019 have been announced as part of a special celebration event commemorating the sector.…
Read ArticleGovernment announces £2m fund for charities tackling loneliness
The government has launched a £2m grant fund for organisations talking loneliness, to mark one year since publication of a strategy to address…
Read ArticleGood news for charities on probate fee plans
The Ministry of Justice has decided not to introduce a new probate fee regime which could have cost the charity sector up to £10m. Currently…
Read ArticleEssential information from the Charity Commission
The latest issue of Charity Commission News offers essential guidance for charities including: their responsibilities around political campaigning…
Read ArticleVoluntary and community sector member required for the North East Local Enterprise Partnership Board
Do you believe in the North East, its people, places and businesses? Could your experience operating in the voluntary and community sector support…
Read ArticleNorth East Social Tech Fund open to applications
The North East Social Tech Fund has launched to help charities and social enterprises in the North East and Tees Valley to explore digital technology…
Read ArticleIntegrated care – public engagement roadshows taking place this Autumn
NHS leaders across the North East and North Cumbria are encouraging people to get involved in a series of engagement roadshows taking place…
Read ArticleCall 3 of the Sunderland Community Led Local Development programme is now open and will close on Tuesday 31 March 2020.
This call from the Sunderland Community Led Local Development programme invites Expressions of Interest which support the delivery of Strategic…
Read ArticleEmpowering Places? Measuring the impact of community businesses at neighbourhood level - a baseline study
Power to Change’s latest piece of research sets a starting line from which we can measure the social impact of…
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