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Changes to VCSE Research Partnerships support - a farewell from Greta Brunskill

After an incredible two years working at VONNE, I wanted to share a final blog before I move on to a new role at the end of August to say goodbye and…

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Environment and Climate

Nature and rewilding in Tyne & Wear

Recently, VONNE’s Going Green Together Project Coordinator, Nathaniel Spain, has been getting involved in volunteering and attending talks across…

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Health and Wellbeing

Women’s Health Innovation Conference 2024

The North East and North Cumbria (NENC) Women’s Health Innovation Conference, held on Thursday, July 11th, 2024, was a significant milestone in…

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Health and Wellbeing

Exploring the key issues facing Neurology patients, carers and communities

The NENC VCSE Neurology Sub-Group, part of the NENC VCSE Partnership Programme, have highlighted critical issues impacting neurology patients, carers…

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Health and Wellbeing

Time to change?

Lisa Taylor, VONNE's Health and Wellbeing Programme Director, reflects on the themes and learnings from the recent NHS Confed Expo. How do health…

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VONNE salary report released

VONNE has just released our latest salary report. The annual report uses data and insight from our Job Finder service to explore salary and working…

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Pride Month: Celebrating LGBTQ+

This month is Pride Month 2024. Internationally recognised as a chance to celebrate and support LGBTQ+ communities across the globe, to promote…

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Spotlight on Jane - an interview with Jane Hartley

On 17th June, we’re excited to welcome Martin Brookes as our new CEO, but this also means we’re saying farewell to Jane Hartley who has been a…

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Mayoral Combined Authorities - what do they mean for the VCSE sector?

With the recent North East Mayoral elections bringing new powers to the North East, our most recent Gold and Silver CEO peer network was the perfect…

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Health and Wellbeing

How can arts and culture help improve health and wellbeing?

Marking Creativity and Wellbeing Week, our Health Partnerships Strategic Manager, Richard Boggie, shares some thoughts about the role of arts and…

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Exploring nature for mental health and wellbeing

This week (13th – 19th May 2024) is Mental Health Awareness Week and the theme is ‘Moving more for mental health’. Our Communications and Marketing…

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Health and Wellbeing

Building collaboration between VCSE and research sectors

In her role as VCSE Research Partnerships Coordinator at VONNE, Greta Brunskill has been driving greater collaboration between the VCSE and…

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