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Testing times ahead for Third Sector finances - latest report from Third Sector Trends

Third Sector Trends have published the third report from their 2022 survey of the sector. This latest report focusses on finances, assets…

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General News

Free cyber support to organisations helping most vulnerable in society

Small Charities (less than 50 employees) are being offered free cyber security assistance from the nations leading certified experts to help them…

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General News

Community Cuppas in North of Tyne

Involve and Impact Investing Institute want to put people at the heart of decision making in North of Tyne communities, so they’re inviting…

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Funding and support

Funders Spotlight - Greggs Foundation

North East Core Funding North East Core Funding provides grants of up to £60,000 (£20,000 a year, up to three years) to charitable organisations…

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Funding and support

Calling all funders wishing to engage with North East based VCSE sector organisations

The North East & Cumbria Funders Network, facilitated by Voluntary Organisations’ Network North East (VONNE) and funded by The National Lottery…

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Health and Wellbeing

Brain Awareness Week events and more from the NeuroDevelopment Institute

  The NeuroDevelopment Institute exists to promote awareness of the changes we can make to our human potential, using applied neuroscience, and…

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State of the Sector

State of the VCSE sector - Survey results out now

A partnership of NAVCA, Pro Bono Economics, Nottingham Trent University and other infrastructure organisations recently re-started a national ‘…

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General News

First census estimates on gender identity and sexual orientation

For the first time, a census of England and Wales asked people about their sexual orientation and gender identity. These new figures will be vital in…

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North East Economy

Historic £1.4 billion devolution deal for North East

The Levelling Up Secretary has announced a landmark devolution deal for the North East that will see a new elected mayor given fresh money and powers…

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Jobs and Recruitment

Job Finder: learning from recent changes and what’s ahead

This year we started improving our Job Finder service so it works better for job advertisers and job seekers. In July we made some changes to our job…

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VONNE News and Opinion

Membership survey winners

Thanks to everyone who took time to complete our recent membership and stakeholder surveys. We had a fantastic response - up 240% on previous surveys…

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Funding and support

Launch of Tees Valley Multiply VCSE Opportunity (Closing Date - Wednesday 11th January 2023)

The Tees Valley Combined Authority have launched a funding opportunity for Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations in…

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