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	<title>Big Society North East Summit</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1233</link>
	<description><![CDATA[VONNE is co-ordinating a programme of events over a week in October to look at the flagship policy idea of the Coalition government. We'll be looking at...]]></description>
	<author>Carrie Brookes</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Big Society]]></category>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Building the Big Society</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1232</link>
	<description><![CDATA[David Cameron announced on monday to widespread media coverage   his  vision for the Big Society. He said the government plans to give    charities and...]]></description>
	<author>Carrie Brookes</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Big Society]]></category>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>9.2 million UK adults have never used the Internet</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1231</link>
	<description><![CDATA[        The Office for National Statistics has released its 2010 survey report on Internet Access by households and individuals.    It's interesting reading...]]></description>
	<author>Andrew Samuel</author>
	<category><![CDATA[ICT]]></category>
	<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Case Study - Cornerstone</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1224</link>
	<description><![CDATA[    Organisation name:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cornerstone    Geographical area(s) covered: Inner west of Newcastle    Description of organisation: Church...]]></description>
	<author>John Main</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Big Society]]></category>
	<pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Darlington social media workshop</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1214</link>
	<description><![CDATA[    This workshop is part of a series being run for development workers in local support organisations and for staff in local volunteer centres that will;...]]></description>
	<author>Andrew Samuel</author>
	<category><![CDATA[ICT]]></category>
	<pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Want to publicise your work?</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1199</link>
	<description><![CDATA[    The BBC are co-ordinating a campaign called 'Get Online Week' in October, to help some of the 10 million people in the UK who have never used the Internet...]]></description>
	<author>Andrew Samuel</author>
	<category><![CDATA[ICT]]></category>
	<pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Microsoft Unlimited Potential </title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1198</link>
	<description><![CDATA[  Community Technology Skills Program Grants 2011  Microsoft are inviting&nbsp;charities to apply for a Microsoft UPCTSP grant of up to &pound;85,000 for...]]></description>
	<author>Andrew Samuel</author>
	<category><![CDATA[ICT]]></category>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Air your views request</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1196</link>
	<description><![CDATA[This news is relevant to all of us who deliver support of any kind to our sector. http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/newsroom/news_releases/2010/100729-voluntary.aspx...]]></description>
	<author>Andrew Samuel</author>
	<category><![CDATA[ICT]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Training delivery opportunities available</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1180</link>
	<description><![CDATA[        As part of my Improving Reach project I have commissioned the development of two bespoke 1-1 training packages which are designed to be delivered...]]></description>
	<author>Andrew Samuel</author>
	<category><![CDATA[ICT]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Compact Awards 2010 now open</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1174</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Nominations are now open for&nbsp;the annual awards, demonstrating the Compact in action and recognising and celebrating excellent partnership working....]]></description>
	<author>VONNE</author>
	<category><![CDATA[The Compact]]></category>
	<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Take a CHANCE on me ? when contracting feels like a shot in the dark</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1173</link>
	<description><![CDATA[    Winning a contract can often feel like the best thing in the world. You've spent hours researching, planning, preparing and organising your bid. And...]]></description>
	<author>VONNE</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>'Like Britain in Bloom for Health' - Co Durham residents shape own health service</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1172</link>
	<description><![CDATA[      A revolutionary project is set to begin this month in County Durham that will involve local people identifying and responding to their own health...]]></description>
	<author>VONNE</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Webdurance is on the starting blocks...</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1167</link>
	<description><![CDATA[    &nbsp;Pretty much anyway! And it's going to be a cracking event. This is where we'll see dozens of North East web-developers, designers and writers...]]></description>
	<author>Andrew Samuel</author>
	<category><![CDATA[ICT]]></category>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Where do you get your ICT Support?</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1164</link>
	<description><![CDATA[      I know many of you out there are survey weary, but we have one here which will result in something really helpful for everyone.   I'm concerned about...]]></description>
	<author>Andrew Samuel</author>
	<category><![CDATA[ICT]]></category>
	<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>County Durham Compact Refresh </title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1163</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The County Durham Compact is a partnership agreement between the public sector and the third sector (the voluntary and community sector) in County Durham....]]></description>
	<author>VONNE</author>
	<category><![CDATA[The Compact]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Free WiFi</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1158</link>
	<description><![CDATA[      Freerunner is offering to install free WiFi wireless internet access (a wireless router) in 50 public places for at least three years. The company...]]></description>
	<author>Andrew Samuel</author>
	<category><![CDATA[ICT]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Free Office 2010 for charities</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1155</link>
	<description><![CDATA[        If you have obtained software through the Computer Technology Exchange at any time within the last 2 years then it's likely that you can upgrade...]]></description>
	<author>Andrew Samuel</author>
	<category><![CDATA[ICT]]></category>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Doing more with less... </title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1154</link>
	<description><![CDATA[      Cambridge Open Systems is making available free websites to all community groups throughout the UK. Based on their successful VOICE service, any...]]></description>
	<author>Andrew Samuel</author>
	<category><![CDATA[ICT]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Contracting from a Private versus Public Purchaser ? does it make a difference?</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1152</link>
	<description><![CDATA[  For some years now the national government agenda has focused on encouraging more Third Sector Organisations (TSOs) to deliver public services through...]]></description>
	<author>Carrie Brookes</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Grants and Contracts: A View from the Ground</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1143</link>
	<description><![CDATA[    There are many debates, discussions and even the odd argument about whether contracts are better or worse for local Third Sector Organisations (TSOs)...]]></description>
	<author>Carrie Brookes</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Where are we going?</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1140</link>
	<description><![CDATA[        We need to ensure that we're doing the best we can to take advantage of the technology available to us which can help us to do our work in our...]]></description>
	<author>Andrew Samuel</author>
	<category><![CDATA[ICT]]></category>
	<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Communicating using Social Media</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1130</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Would you like new ways to communicate with groups and communities you  support?Do you want to find and try out different ways to reach your  volunteers?Have...]]></description>
	<author>Andrew Samuel</author>
	<category><![CDATA[ICT]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Are you hard to find online?</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1129</link>
	<description><![CDATA[    Business Link are offering a number of fully-funded training workshops on Search Engine Optimisation (SEO).     The training is designed to equip individuals...]]></description>
	<author>Andrew Samuel</author>
	<category><![CDATA[ICT]]></category>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>National Campaigner Awards- deadline extended to 12pm Wednesday 30th June </title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1127</link>
	<description><![CDATA[    We have extended the closing date from this Monday to Wednesday at 12pm, because it's going to be a blazing hot weekend and with the England vs Germany...]]></description>
	<author>VONNE</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Campaigning]]></category>
	<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Compact Codes out for consultation </title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1125</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Codes of Practice in the North East: Equalities and Diversity &amp; VolunteeringThe consultation period on two draft Compact Codes of Practice (Equalities...]]></description>
	<author>VONNE</author>
	<category><![CDATA[The Compact]]></category>
	<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Compact re- refresh</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1117</link>
	<description><![CDATA[ David Cameron announced recently that as part of the new Coalition  Government review, the Compact would also recieve an overhaul. He said &quot;  the...]]></description>
	<author>VONNE</author>
	<category><![CDATA[The Compact]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Thinking Digital kicks off...  </title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1114</link>
	<description><![CDATA[    After all the eager expectations, Thinking Digital week is upon us with the main events taking place at the Sage on Wednesday and Thursday. This is...]]></description>
	<author>Andrew Samuel</author>
	<category><![CDATA[ICT]]></category>
	<pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>North East CEO Forum Positive about Procurement</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1107</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The North East CEO Forum is a joint initiative between ACEVO and  VONNE, giving third sector leaders the opportunity to network and share  learning in...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
	<pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>We're right bloggers at VONNE...</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1100</link>
	<description><![CDATA[It's true, we've launched a blogging site. If I need to tell you more about what this is, then my work is far from done!    My rantings are here;http://blog.vonne.org.uk/author/sam/...]]></description>
	<author>Andrew Samuel</author>
	<category><![CDATA[ICT]]></category>
	<pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Fancy getting your website updated in a day - for free? </title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1099</link>
	<description><![CDATA[    This sounds like a great idea. 6 charities in the region will be given the opportunity to boost their profile and fundraising potential thanks to Webdurance,...]]></description>
	<author>Andrew Samuel</author>
	<category><![CDATA[ICT]]></category>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Microsoft hiding their brand name?! .... Whatever next!</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1097</link>
	<description><![CDATA[    This is a rum do and no mistake. You may have heard in the recent past that Microsoft had to bow to Europe's Competition Commission and commit to allowing...]]></description>
	<author>Andrew Samuel</author>
	<category><![CDATA[ICT]]></category>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Procurement Training Programme</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1094</link>
	<description><![CDATA[This procurement training and mentoring course offers those organisations  that wish to tender for public sector contracts the key knowledge and  skills...]]></description>
	<author>William Mortada</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Learning from the experience of commissioning children's services</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1090</link>
	<description><![CDATA[VONNE has published a case study that looks at an innovative approach to commissioning children and young people services undertaken through the County...]]></description>
	<author>William Mortada</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Website upgrade tenders sought...</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1087</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The Churches' Community Work Alliance is seeking quotes from website designers to update their website. It's a national Christian website but has a key...]]></description>
	<author>Andrew Samuel</author>
	<category><![CDATA[ICT]]></category>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Social Care funding for ICT capital equipment...</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1086</link>
	<description><![CDATA[    The Social Care Institute for Excellence has opened its second cycle of funding in its Get Connected Investment Project which offers grants of up to...]]></description>
	<author>Andrew Samuel</author>
	<category><![CDATA[ICT]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Got an event this summer?</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1085</link>
	<description><![CDATA[This could be a great addition to your activities if you're planning an event. Launch Pad is a high tech mobile unit packed with equipment and facilities...]]></description>
	<author>Andrew Samuel</author>
	<category><![CDATA[ICT]]></category>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Tender for new NAVCA Website and Database</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1081</link>
	<description><![CDATA[    NAVCA wishes to develop a new website and database by the end of 2010.  They are looking to appoint a company or individual that can provide a new...]]></description>
	<author>Andrew Samuel</author>
	<category><![CDATA[ICT]]></category>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Support for Chief Executives and Chairs in the North East</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1070</link>
	<description><![CDATA[      VONNE and ACEVO continue to work together to provide support for leaders in the third sector in the North East.&nbsp; The last Chief Executives Forum...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
	<pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>13 July Compact Event </title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1067</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Compact Voice is coming to the regions.A regional event is taking place at the Centre for Life Newcastle on 13th July and will bring representatives from...]]></description>
	<author>VONNE</author>
	<category><![CDATA[The Compact]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Election website launched</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1066</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Compact Voice, the national organisation that promotes and supports developments around the Compact agreement between third and public sectors, has launched...]]></description>
	<author>VONNE</author>
	<category><![CDATA[The Compact]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Clore Social Leadership Programme open for applications</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1059</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The Clore Social Leadership Programme is a new initiative to identify, connect and develop emerging talent in the third sector.&nbsp; It is now open for...]]></description>
	<author>William Mortada</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
	<pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Podcasts look at experiences of being a Chair</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1041</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Skill sharing website, KnowHow NonProfit, have produced a series of governance podcasts called 'In the Chair' that explore how non-profit and charity Chairs...]]></description>
	<author>William Mortada</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
	<pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Conference for trustees in the North East</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1022</link>
	<description><![CDATA[North East trustees will be supported on 29 April, to explore &quot;The Role of Leadership in Governance&quot;.&nbsp; The aim of the day is to provide...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
	<pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Community involvement in development of North East Strategy</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1019</link>
	<description><![CDATA[VONNE has submitted a response to the North East Strategy Community  Involvement Statement.In February 2010 One North East and the  Association of North...]]></description>
	<author>William Mortada</author>
	<category><![CDATA[North East Strategy]]></category>
	<pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>National Audit Office launches vital commissioning resource</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1013</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The National Audit Office has launched a new version of the Decision Support Tool, Successful Commissioning: How to secure value for money through better...]]></description>
	<author>Carrie Brookes</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>North East Strategy - opportunity</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1018</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The North East Strategy Technical Group has been established as a  means of taking forward the North East Strategy for the region. The role  of the group...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Curry</author>
	<category><![CDATA[North East Strategy]]></category>
	<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>North East Curry Club - NCVO leadership</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1008</link>
	<description><![CDATA[NCVO have recently launched Leadership 20:20 Commission on the future leadership of civil society.  The aim is to explore some of the major issues affecting...]]></description>
	<author>Carrie Brookes</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
	<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>NCVO Trustee Learning Forum</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=1005</link>
	<description><![CDATA[  The Leadership and Governance National Support Service is running an event&nbsp;for infrastructure organisations who support organisations to recruit...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
	<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Speaking out about commissioning process</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=995</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Concerns raised by an organisation's membership that current commissioning arrangements were having a negative impact on the sector led to research into...]]></description>
	<author>Carrie Brookes</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>North East Strategy explained</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=993</link>
	<description><![CDATA[VONNE has produced an update on the development of the Regional Strategy for the North East. The North East Strategy is important for everyone who lives,...]]></description>
	<author>Carrie Brookes</author>
	<category><![CDATA[North East Strategy]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>2010 Third Sector Leadership Development Programme</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=985</link>
	<description><![CDATA[  There is a new leadership programme aimed at senior managers and board members in the third sector, run by Cadenza Associates.&nbsp;   The focus of the...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
	<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Have your say on a North East Social Enterprise Framework</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=975</link>
	<description><![CDATA[  Business and Enterprise North East invites comments on a framework for social enterprise in the North East. Since late 2009 a regional partnership of...]]></description>
	<author>John Main</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Compact Voice Impact Report released</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=960</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Compact Voice has released its 2009 Impact Report, which looks at how the organisation is addressing the key Compact-related concerns of the voluntary...]]></description>
	<author>William Mortada</author>
	<category><![CDATA[The Compact]]></category>
	<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Campaigning workshop to be held in Newcastle</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=941</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The Sheila McKechnie Foundation is running a series of one-day campaign workshops throughout the UK to equip people with the skills to bring about change...]]></description>
	<author>Jane Cater</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Campaigning]]></category>
	<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>New network for Compact officers</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=937</link>
	<description><![CDATA[VONNE is facilitating a new network to bring together third sector staff who work on developing local compacts in their area. This group will meet to share...]]></description>
	<author>Jane Cater</author>
	<category><![CDATA[The Compact]]></category>
	<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Evaluation of Social Enterprise Business Support Programme</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=926</link>
	<description><![CDATA[ The Office of the Third Sector has published an evaluation of its Social Enterprise Business Support Programme.    For some time government has acknowledged...]]></description>
	<author>William Mortada</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Procurement training and mentoring programme launched</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=918</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Community Ventures Ltd will deliver a programme of intensive workshops and one-to-one organisational mentoring to third sector organisations (social enterprises...]]></description>
	<author>William Mortada</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Risk or Reward? Financial planning in uncertain times</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=899</link>
	<description><![CDATA[    Chief Executives have to decide how to manage their financial assets and risks. They also need to be aware of how economic downturn is going to affect...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
	<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Refreshed Compact published today</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=897</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Following wide consultation, a new version of the Compact was launched today.&nbsp;   The long-standing agreement between the public and third sectors...]]></description>
	<author>William Mortada</author>
	<category><![CDATA[The Compact]]></category>
	<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Course to examine the chair-CEO relationship</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=876</link>
	<description><![CDATA[ACEVO North is organising a course in Northumberland for chairs and chief executives. The relationship with the chair is pivotal and a top concern for...]]></description>
	<author>William Mortada</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
	<pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Networking opportunities for North East chief executives</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=860</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Following the successful launch of the VONNE/ACEVO CEO Forum at the BALTIC earlier this year, further networking and learning opportunities have been developed....]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
	<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Funding and Financing the VCS in the North East: An Outline</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=859</link>
	<description><![CDATA[        In Summer 2009 VONNE commissioned Newskills Consulting to review national datasets and extract regional figures to show the funding mix behind...]]></description>
	<author>Rhiannon Bearne</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Second phase of the National Programme for Third Sector Commissioning Launched</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=852</link>
	<description><![CDATA[IDeA - the improvement and development agency for local government  - is heading a new partnership of leading public and third sector agencies which will...]]></description>
	<author>Rhiannon Bearne</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Cabinet Committee on the Third Sector aims to create 25,000 jobs</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=851</link>
	<description><![CDATA[By John Plummer, Third SectorA new Cabinet sub-committee wants to create 25,000 jobs in the third sector by 2011 by removing barriers to not-for-profit...]]></description>
	<author>Rhiannon Bearne</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Making the case for business giving guide published</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=847</link>
	<description><![CDATA[A new guide setting out the tax incentives for business to give to charitable causes, has been launched by Tessa Jowell, Minister for the Cabinet Office,...]]></description>
	<author>Rhiannon Bearne</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Public sector contracting for smaller suppliers</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=842</link>
	<description><![CDATA[A one day training and discussion event for SME suppliers from all the region's sectors and public procurers. Office of Government Commerce and the Federation...]]></description>
	<author>Rhiannon Bearne</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Supporting sector leaders</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=834</link>
	<description><![CDATA[At a time when funding is short training budgets are often cut.&nbsp; However, there are funds available through the LSC's Train to Gain for business support...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
	<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>North East events for Compact Week</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=827</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Compact Week is an annual campaign to promote the Compact and engage Local Compact partners, government departments and public sector bodies.In the North...]]></description>
	<author>Jane Cater</author>
	<category><![CDATA[The Compact]]></category>
	<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>NE Chief Executives' Forum-dates for this winter</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=815</link>
	<description><![CDATA[VONNE and ACEVO launched the North East CEO Forum in April this year. The aim of the forum is to provide a safe space for third sector CEOs in the North...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>VONNE submits response to sub-national review</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=814</link>
	<description><![CDATA[VONNE has produced a submission to the Communities and Local Government policy statement on Regional Strategies and guidance on the establishment of Leaders'...]]></description>
	<author>William Mortada</author>
	<category><![CDATA[North East Strategy]]></category>
	<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>How We're Doing: Evaluation of VONNE's Procurement Work Complete</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=812</link>
	<description><![CDATA[VONNE's recently commissioned evaluation of our Northern Rock Foundation-funded procurement and commissioning project has concluded that 'the project has...]]></description>
	<author>Rhiannon Bearne</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Acevo Winning a Bigger Buck for the Bang Programme</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=811</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Winning a Bigger Buck for the Bang: Training to support the third sector win contracts for Public Service deliveryA strong second tier infrastructure sector...]]></description>
	<author>Rhiannon Bearne</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Charity consortium 3SC wins Future Jobs Fund contract</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=808</link>
	<description><![CDATA[By Andy Ricketts, Third Sector Online, 19 October 2009A bidding consortium involving 250 third sector organisations has tied up a &pound;21m contract with...]]></description>
	<author>Rhiannon Bearne</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Flexible New Deal Round 2 - Successful organisations announced</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=806</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) have recently announced the organisations that have been successful at the PQQ stage for round two of Flexible...]]></description>
	<author>John Main</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Winning Business Through London 2012 Workshop</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=805</link>
	<description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Could your business capitalise on the opportunities created by the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games?26 November 2009 - Hilton Hotel, Newcastle&pound;75...]]></description>
	<author>Rhiannon Bearne</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Developing leaders in the region- Common Purpose</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=796</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Testimonials from participants on the 2009 Common Purpose leadership development course have been demonstrating the benefit of such schemes for strengthening...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Tender Opportunity: NESEP Big Lottery Fund Basis 2</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=790</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Nesep has received Big Lottery Fund Basis 2 funding for its Procurement and Commissioning Project (NE2). As part of this project Nesep are now seeking...]]></description>
	<author>Rhiannon Bearne</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Investing in Leaders, ACEVO training- 100% bursaries available</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=775</link>
	<description><![CDATA[ACEVO has some 100% bursaries available for leaders of infrastructure organisations in any part of the country to attend our New Chief Executive, Next...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
	<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Your opportunity to shape the NEPO Portal</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=755</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Do you use NEPO? Have you considered registering but not signed-up?If so the North East Purchasing Organisation (NEPO) team would like to hear your views....]]></description>
	<author>Rhiannon Bearne</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Charities Abandon DWP's 'unsustainable' Contracts</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=747</link>
	<description><![CDATA[By John Plummer, Third Sector. Several large charities have withdrawn from key government welfare-to-work programmes because they are not proving financially...]]></description>
	<author>Rhiannon Bearne</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Minister Announces New Support for Social Investment</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=746</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The Minister for the Third Sector, Angela Smith announced a series of measures to support social investment at Social Finance's Social Investment Conference...]]></description>
	<author>Rhiannon Bearne</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Footsey 2009 -  The Social Economy Trade Fair</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=744</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The Yorkshire and the Humber Regional Forum and the Development Trusts Association in partnership with Success Doncaster present... Footsey 2009 -  The...]]></description>
	<author>Rhiannon Bearne</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>New Acevo Courses for Autumn 09</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=740</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Acevo, the association of Chief Executives of voluntary organisations is running a range of courses in the region on key aspects of commissioning and procurement...]]></description>
	<author>Rhiannon Bearne</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Have your say on the new Compact</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=732</link>
	<description><![CDATA[VONNE seeks your views on the refreshed Compact.  The Compact has been refreshed and streamlined and is out for consultation between July and October 2009.&nbsp;...]]></description>
	<author>Jane Cater</author>
	<category><![CDATA[The Compact]]></category>
	<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Book your place at Good Deals - the annual social investment marketplace conference</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=727</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Taking place at the British Library, London, on Thursday 29 October 2009, Good Deals 2009, the national social investment conference, returns with the...]]></description>
	<author>Rhiannon Bearne</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Charity Commission endorses PQASSO mark</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=717</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The Charity Commission has given its support to the PQASSO quality mark. PQASSO, which stands for Practical Quality Assurance System for Small Organisations,...]]></description>
	<author>Rhiannon Bearne</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Improvement and Development Agency wins commissioners contract</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=716</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The Improvement and Development Agency has won the second phase of a national contract to train public sector commissioners in dealing with third sector...]]></description>
	<author>Rhiannon Bearne</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Half of funders 'refuse to negotiate terms and conditions', according to Directory of Social Change</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=714</link>
	<description><![CDATA[By John Plummer, Third Sector OnlineCharities are being forced to compromise what they do to secure grants because funders refuse to negotiate terms, according...]]></description>
	<author>Rhiannon Bearne</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>MPs want community benefit clauses in public sector tenders</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=713</link>
	<description><![CDATA[By Emily Twinch, Third Sector OnlineA group of MPs has called on the Government to issue guidance to public sector procurement officers urging them to...]]></description>
	<author>Rhiannon Bearne</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>The Compact and Procurement Law FAQ Document Published</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=705</link>
	<description><![CDATA[&nbsp;The Commission for the Compact, in partnership Bates, Wells and Braithwaite Solicitors, has published a guide to Frequently Asked Questions about...]]></description>
	<author>Rhiannon Bearn</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Funding Central Website Launched</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=704</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The Funding Central website has been launched which is a free portal for all third sector organisations to access funding and finance opportunities, including...]]></description>
	<author>Rhiannon Bearne</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Supply2Gov Understanding Public Procurement Roadshow</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=701</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Newcastle - 29 SeptemberThis one-day seminar, delivered by the governments' tendering  service Supply2Gov, will provide an explanation of tendering documentation,...]]></description>
	<author>Rhiannon Bearne</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Cabinet Sub-Committee on Third Sector Barriers to Contracts Announced</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=700</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The Office of the Third Sector is to coordinate a powerful new Cabinet sub-committee charged with removing barriers that might prevent third sector organisations...]]></description>
	<author>Rhiannon Bearne</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>VCS Networks Survey Report Published</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=695</link>
	<description><![CDATA[VONNE commissioned a survey of networks and representation earlier this year.&nbsp; The findings of the survey , recommendations for VONNE and for the...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
	<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Scholarships for VCS leaders at Cranfield School of Management</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=694</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Two full time scholarships on Cranfield University's MBA programme are being offered to European voluntary sector leaders.&nbsp; More information about...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Whaley</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
	<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>New shortened Compact out for consultation</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=666</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The National Compact has been refreshed and streamlined. It was originally written in 1998 to outline how the public and voluntary sectors should behave...]]></description>
	<author>Jane Cater</author>
	<category><![CDATA[The Compact]]></category>
	<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Futurebuilders launches £4m loan fund</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=643</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Cashflow Fund will offer loans to charities committed to winning public sector contracts.A &pound;4m loan fund to provide short-term cash to charities...]]></description>
	<author>Rhiannon Bearne</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>RNIB backs new charity collaboration model</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=641</link>
	<description><![CDATA[By John Plummer, Third Sector, 30 June 2009Lesley-Anne Alexander, chief executive of the RNIB, has encouraged voluntary organisations to adopt a new model...]]></description>
	<author>Rhiannon Bearne</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>ACEVO Investing in Leaders Programme Launched</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=640</link>
	<description><![CDATA[    A programme of leadership training opportunities and bursaries has just been launched by ACEVO.&nbsp; Bursaries of 50% are available for 30 third sector...]]></description>
	<author>VONNE</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Tender Opportunity: Evaluation of Regional Procurement Project</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=631</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Voluntary Organisations' Network North East (VONNE), in partnership with Funding Information North East (FINE) and the North East Social Enterprise Partnership...]]></description>
	<author>Rhiannon Bearne</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Request For Quotation: Consultant to evaluate projects which connect suppliers to public procurement opportunities</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=617</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The North East Improvement and Efficiency Partnership is seeking an individual or organisation to deliver a review and evaluation of local, regional and...]]></description>
	<author>Rhiannon Bearne</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Development of the Regional Strategy</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=597</link>
	<description><![CDATA[One North East's Regional Strategy Manager, Gillian Roll, has produced the following slides (attached below) that provide an overview to the development...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Curry</author>
	<category><![CDATA[North East Strategy]]></category>
	<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>List of Leadership Training Providers</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=569</link>
	<description><![CDATA[In March 2009 an audit of training providers was carried out that are available to individuals in VCS organisations in the North East. VONNE is interested...]]></description>
	<author>Carrie Brookes</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
	<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>New Compact in November</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=566</link>
	<description><![CDATA[A new version of the national Compact will be published in November. Sir Bert Massie, Commissioner for the Compact, recently received a letter from Kevin...]]></description>
	<author>William Mortada</author>
	<category><![CDATA[The Compact]]></category>
	<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Decision-making master class</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=558</link>
	<description><![CDATA[A Leadership Foundation Master Class - Wednesday 13 May  at the Copthorne Hotel, Newcastle.In the main voluntary and community sector organisations are...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Curry</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
	<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>The VCS and SMEs: Public sector procurement support</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=546</link>
	<description><![CDATA[VONNE's response to the Glover Report's recommendationsIn November 2008 a Government Advisory Committee published a report on the role of small and medium...]]></description>
	<author>Rhiannnon Bearne</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Roots Review: Procurement Efficiencies for Local Government</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=544</link>
	<description><![CDATA[During the 2007 Comprehensive Spending review (CSR07) period (2008-09 to 2010-11), English councils are collectively required to achieve &pound;4.9bn efficiency...]]></description>
	<author>Rhiannon Bearne</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health and social care commissioning training</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=543</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Are you involved with a voluntary and community organisation which is interested in finding out more about the health commissioning agenda? Or do you deliver...]]></description>
	<author>Rhiannon Bearne</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Charity Commission survey finds few charities considering collaborating or merging</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=536</link>
	<description><![CDATA[By Paul Jump, Third Sector Online, 17 March 2009Only 3 per cent of charities have considered collaborating with another charity or merging, according to...]]></description>
	<author>Rhiannon Bearne</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Compact - you spoke, they listened</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=530</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The compact recently came under review with the introduction of a new Compact Commissioner, Sir Bert Massie CBE.&nbsp; The Commission is a non-departmental...]]></description>
	<author>Jane Cater</author>
	<category><![CDATA[The Compact]]></category>
	<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Accelerating the SME economic engine: The Glover report briefing</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=515</link>
	<description><![CDATA[  Accelerating the SME economic engine: through transparent, simple and strategic procurement is the report of findings from a recent Government Advisory...]]></description>
	<author>Rhiannon Bearne</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Futurebuilders fund to help small charities bid for public contracts</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=514</link>
	<description><![CDATA[A &pound;220,000 grant fund to help small voluntary organisations tender for public sector contracts has been launched by Futurebuilders England and the...]]></description>
	<author>Rhiannon Bearne</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Compact Commissioning Guidance Published</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=513</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The Commission for the Compact has published guidance on how to make commissioning Compact-compliant.The Compact, the agreement that sets out how voluntary...]]></description>
	<author>Rhiannon Bearne</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>'Love Your Tender' Workshop, 5th March 2009, Central Newcastle</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=459</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Children England have organised a one day workshop on understanding contracting and becoming ready to tender. This training is open to small organisations...]]></description>
	<author>Rhiannon Bearne</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Social accounting - a discussion paper</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=439</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Earlier this year Andrew Samuel (Sam), the Regional ICT Champion, undertook some research into social accounting and social auditing.&nbsp; His work helped...]]></description>
	<author>John Main</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Social Capital]]></category>
	<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>A brief guide to social capital, social accounting and social auditing</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=438</link>
	<description><![CDATA[  The voluntary and community sector (VCS) are often viewed as an excellent vehicle to help build social capital.&nbsp; Social accounts and social auditing...]]></description>
	<author>John Main</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Social Capital]]></category>
	<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Clore Duffield Foundation opens Social Leadership Programme</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=431</link>
	<description><![CDATA[  The Clore Duffield Foundation has announced that its new Clore Social Leadership Programme is now operational. Modelled on the Clore Leadership Programme...]]></description>
	<author>William Mortada</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
	<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Competition is Not Always Good for Sector, says Blunkett</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=419</link>
	<description><![CDATA[David Blunkett, Sheffield Brightside MP and former Home Secretary, has said the private sector model of competition is not always appropriate for the sector....]]></description>
	<author>Rhiannon Bearne</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Sector Wins Fewer Contracts for Higher Value Finds Futurebuilders</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=418</link>
	<description><![CDATA[By Paul Jump, Third Sector Online, 19 November 2008Third Sector organisations have won fewer public service delivery contracts during the last quarter,...]]></description>
	<author>Rhiannon Bearne</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>VONNE briefing on Sub National Review response</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=411</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The Government has revealed its long anticipated response to the public consultation on the sub-national review of economic development and regeneration...]]></description>
	<author>Carrie Brookes</author>
	<category><![CDATA[North East Strategy]]></category>
	<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>North East Improvement and Efficiency Partnership Delivery Plan Launched</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=398</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The regional improvement and efficiency partnership for local government in the North East has recently published it Delivery Plan for 2008-11.&nbsp;The...]]></description>
	<author>Carrie Brookes</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Update on Regional Compact activities</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=397</link>
	<description><![CDATA[It is now two years since the signing of the Regional Compact between regional public sector organisations and the Third Sector in the North East. Here's...]]></description>
	<author>Carrie Brookes</author>
	<category><![CDATA[The Compact]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>NCVO's Public Service Delivery Network Secures Funding from Office of the Third Sector</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=389</link>
	<description><![CDATA[  NCVO's Public Service Delivery Network has secured funding from the Office of the Third Sector to expand its work over the next two years. The Network...]]></description>
	<author>Rhiannon Bearne</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>NAVCA Survey: Mapping Local Commissioning and Procurement Activity</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=388</link>
	<description><![CDATA[ In its most recent Evaluating NAVCA survey, members highlighted 'funding' and 'commissioning, procurement and competitive tendering' as the two biggest...]]></description>
	<author>Rhiannon Bearne</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Have your say on the future of the Compact</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=367</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Compact Voice has launched a nationwide survey to explore your views on the future of the Compact, which sets out how government and the voluntary sector...]]></description>
	<author>Jane Cater</author>
	<category><![CDATA[The Compact]]></category>
	<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Sector's expertise called into doubt by Government report</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=316</link>
	<description><![CDATA[A worrying report for the sector has been published by Government suggesting there is no reliable evidence on claims the Third Sector provides public services...]]></description>
	<author>Carrie Brookes</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Healthy Wealthy Wise conference report published</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=306</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The report reflects on the Healthy, Wealthy and Wise conference held on 23 June 2008 in Newcastle. The conference was attended by 270 from statutory, private,...]]></description>
	<author>Carrie Brookes</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Social Capital]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Futurebuilders Launches New Tender Fund</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=278</link>
	<description><![CDATA[    Futurebuilders England has launched a new interest-free loan fund for third sector organisations struggling to meet the cost of tendering for public...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Curry</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Identifying and Winning Public Sector Opportunities</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=243</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Winning public sector contracts can be vital in helping businesses to develop and grow. Pitching for contracts in the public sector, which accounts for...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Curry</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Consultation on the Future of Economic Regeneration </title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=275</link>
	<description><![CDATA[In July 2007 the Government published the review of sub-national economic development and regeneration (SNR). This provides the framework that will enable...]]></description>
	<author>Margaret Wightman</author>
	<category><![CDATA[North East Strategy]]></category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>The National Procurement Strategy for Local Government</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=238</link>
	<description><![CDATA[In April, the final report of the National Procurement Strategy was launched. For anyone with an interest in the policy agenda it provides a useful summary...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Curry</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 18:25:20 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>The Implications of the National Procurement Strategy</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=237</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The final version of the Government's National Procurement Strategy was launched in May 2008. Allison Agius of NESEP assesses the implications for Third...]]></description>
	<author>Allison Agius</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>The Role of Grants in Sustaining a Healthy Local VCS</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=230</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Keith Bayley, Chief Officer of Hartlepool Voluntary Development Agency argues that there is still a case to made for grant giving by local authorities...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Curry</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 17:43:34 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Leadership Strategy for the VCS in the North East</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=184</link>
	<description><![CDATA[  The first regional strategy on leadership in the voluntary and community sector (VCS) was launched by VONNE on 4 April 2008. This is the culmination...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Curry</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
	<pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:04:23 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Third Sector Peer Coaching Programme for Learning and Skills</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=141</link>
	<description><![CDATA[  Please find attached publicity for a new free programme of support for Third Sector providers of learning and skills and Third Sector organisations about...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Curry</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2008 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>National Leadership Forum</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=76</link>
	<description><![CDATA[                The next meeting of the National Leadership Forum will take place on 12&nbsp;March&nbsp;2008 at Nottingham Race Course. This year we are...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Curry</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
	<pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2008 15:58:50 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Sub-national economic development and regeneration review</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=276</link>
	<description><![CDATA[In July 2007 the Government Launched the review of sub-national economic development and regeneration, setting out plans to ensure that every area of the...]]></description>
	<author>Jo Curry</author>
	<category><![CDATA[North East Strategy]]></category>
	<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Targeting Commissioners</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=95</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The Office for the Third Sector has announced a national programme for Third Sector Commissioning which, working with the Improvement and Development Agency...]]></description>
	<author>Rhiannon Bearne</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>The National Policy Context</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=94</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The Office of the Third Sector and individual Government Departments have taken a range of steps to promote and support the development of VCS commissioning...]]></description>
	<author>Rhiannon Bearne</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>E-procurement</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=91</link>
	<description><![CDATA[VONNE, FINE (Funding Information North East), and NESEP (North East Social Enterprise Partnership) are considering scoping a resource that would provide...]]></description>
	<author>Rhiannon Bearne</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>The North East Centre of Excellence (NECE)</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=90</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The North East Centre of Excellence was one of 9 regional Centres of Excellence set up in response to recommendations in the National Procurement Strategy...]]></description>
	<author>Rhiannon Bearne</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Commissioning and Procurement]]></category>
	<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Exciting Opportunity for Emerging Leaders</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=74</link>
	<description><![CDATA[As part of the One NorthEast funded Leadership programme VONNE has secured five places on this year's Common Purpose programmes at a vastly reduced rate....]]></description>
	<author>Jo Curry</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
	<pubDate>Sat, 01 Dec 2007 15:56:38 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>The Clore Duffield Foundation</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=73</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The Clore Duffield Foundation are considering developing a Leadership program aimed at the third sector. VONNE submitted a response to the proposals. ]]></description>
	<author>Jo Curry</author>
	<category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
	<pubDate>Sat, 01 Dec 2007 15:49:10 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>The Compact Working Group</title>
	<link>http://www.vonne.org.uk/policy/policy_article.php?id=17</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The Compact Working Group represents the voluntary and community sector in negotiations on taking forward the Compact nationally. The Compact Working Group's...]]></description>
	<author>Rhiannon Bearne</author>
	<category><![CDATA[The Compact]]></category>
	<pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2007 16:31:25 GMT</pubDate>
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