VONNE News and Opinion
Tackling health inequalities
In this blog Jen Hewitt, Health and Wellbeing Project Manager at VONNE, discusses the main themes of The Kings Fund’s recent ‘Tackling Health…
View BlogSalaries are rising in the North East voluntary sector - here's what our latest Job Finder data shows
Every year, VONNE uses data from our Job Finder service to track salary and recruitment trends across the North East voluntary, community and social…
View BlogAcademic and community partnerships: Reflections from the Institute of Medical Humanities Summit
In this blog, Fran Morland, Research Partnerships Coordinator, reflects on VONNE’s involvement in a recent Summit event hosted by the Institute of…
View BlogA Changing Political Landscape: What the May 2026 Local Elections mean for the North East VCSE Sector
On Thursday, 7 May 2026, local elections were held across England, Scotland, and Wales, marking one of the most significant shifts in the political…
View BlogUnlocking Potential: Recognising the VCSE Sector in Tees Valley Growth
Last month, VONNE launched our new report, demonstrating the VCSE sector’s contribution to economic growth in the Tees Valley Combined Authority (CA…
View BlogAn opportunity to lead: Alison Dunn on being VONNE’s Chair of Trustees
After a period of dedicated service, Alison Dunn will be stepping down as Chair of Trustees at VONNE’s AGM this November. As we begin the search for…
View BlogVCSE at the Heart of Growth in the Tees Valley
VONNE recently brought together VCSE leaders, funders, academics and representatives from the Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) to explore a…
View BlogGuest Blog: Resolution Ready - What good governance actually looks like when it matters
As part of our package of member benefits, VONNE’s Gold and Silver Membership+ supporters have the opportunity to submit a guest post …
View BlogIntroducing VONNE’s Organisational Strategy
At our recent CEO Peer Network, our Chief Executive, Martin Brookes, shared VONNE’s new 2026–2031 organisational strategy with Membership+ members.…
View BlogCultivating Community in Northumberland
In our latest Health and Wellbeing spotlight, VONNE Silver Membership plus member Groundwork NE and Cumbria shares its approach to building stronger…
View BlogFrom the Ground Up: Exploring Community Power in the North East
Last week, we welcomed partners, community leaders and VCSE organisations from across the region to From the Ground Up — a one-…
View BlogNorth East Combined Authority Approves £12m Community Impact Fund
The North East Combined Authority (NECA) has approved a £12 million Community Impact Fund (CIF), designed to drive social innovation and ensure…
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