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From 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-…

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Funding and support

North 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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VONNE News and Opinion

Guest 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 …

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Guest 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 …

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VONNE 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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Health and Wellbeing

Men’s Pie Club & Xtra Ingredients - from connection to empowerment

In our latest Health and Wellbeing spotlight, VONNE member Food Nation CIC share the recipe for success behind Men’s Pie Club and Xtra Ingredients –…

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State of the Sector

The VCSE Sector: A Foundational Partner in the Tees Valley’s Growth

Tees Valley Combined Authority and its five Local Authorities are working with key partners to develop the Tees Valley Local Growth Plan (LGP). The…

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VONNE News and Opinion

Guest Blog: Junction Point CIC - Beyond Structure: Strengthening Foundations for Social Impact

As part of our package of member benefits, VONNE’s Gold and Silver Membership+ supporters have the opportunity to submit a guest post …

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Environment and Climate

Greener Governance? What SORP 2026 means for your organisation

In this blog Paul Mason, our Project Coordinator for VONNE’s Going Green Together project, writes about the recently introduced SORP 2026 and…

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Health and Wellbeing

Collaboration for health – Strengthening relationships between research and the VCSE sector

In this blog Fran Morland, Research Partnerships Coordinator, and Beth Reeves, VCSE Engagement Manager at VONNE, share their reflections of our…

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Guest Blog: Northern Powergrid Foundation - A world where our communities have the power they need to thrive

As part of our package of member benefits, VONNE’s Gold and Silver Membership+ supporters have the opportunity to submit a guest post …

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Guest Blog: Castle Peak Group - From Intent to Impact: Why Board Diversity in the Third Sector Is Still Falling Short

As part of our package of member benefits, VONNE’s Gold and Silver Membership+ supporters have the opportunity to submit a guest post …

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