VONNE’s mission is to support the development and sustainability of a strong, effective and well governed VCSE community and promote engagement, involvement and collaboration with the sector as a valued partner. We do this partly through the development and delivery of our projects and partnerships.
We identify the needs of the sector by listening to our members, stakeholders and partners, engaging in networks, and conducting research. Our approach enables us to build strong, thematic projects that are designed to inspire, inform and engage organisations across our region and beyond. This foundational work allows us to influence wider policy-making and in turn help to secure funding for the sector.
Below you will find a summary of our current projects and partnerships. If you are interested in working with us, or you would like to discuss a project or partnership in more detail, please get in touch.
Going Green Together
Going Green Together supports VCSE organisations in the North East and Cumbria to reach Net Zero and work towards a fairer, greener future. The project offers a wealth of opportunities and resources, including the dedicated Going Green Together website – a hub for practical environmental resources – and Become Green Together, an accessible and comprehensive 12-month support programme to make your organisation environmentally sustainable.
LARCH
Local Access Redcar & Cleveland and Hartlepool (LARCH) nurtures and encourages the creation and growth of social enterprises and charities, to tackle local issues, strengthen communities and build a thriving social economy in Redcar & Cleveland and Hartlepool. Our ambitious plans will achieve this through working with local people who want to tackle social issues, while developing sustainable social enterprises.
Meet the Projects Team
Our Projects Team are on hand to talk you through our projects, partnerships and networks in more detail. Feel free to send an email to say hello!
Menisha Gela
Deputy CEO
menisha.gela@vonne.org.uk
Nathaniel Spain
GGT Project Coordinator
nathaniel.spain@vonne.org.uk
Neta Kaur Brown
LARCH Programme Manager
neta@larch-ne.org