VONNE News and Opinion
A 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…
View BlogGuest Blog: FIRST - Working Together to Remove Barriers to Learning: The Power of Partnership in Adult Skills Education
As part of our package of member benefits, VONNE’s Gold and Silver Membership+ supporters have the opportunity to submit a guest post …
View BlogGuest blog: Ways to Wellness - Deepening poverty: why the health innovation response must recognise the integral role of the VCSE
As part of our package of member benefits, VONNE’s Gold and Silver Membership+ supporters have the opportunity to submit a guest post …
View BlogVONNE pledges its support to the North East Anti-Racism Coalition's Become the Bridge campaign
In our continuing commitment to supporting equality, diversity and inclusion within our work and for our sector, VONNE has signed up to the North…
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