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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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The vital role of the North East's voluntary sector in tackling climate change

This guest blog is written by Genee, partners on VONNE's Going Green Together project. Over the past couple of years, a large number of Genee's…

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What are the main concerns for voluntary organisations in tackling the climate crisis?

On Tuesday 30th January 2024, VONNE co-hosted a workshop and networking event with Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland on how…

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Closure of North East England Climate Coalition

The decision has been made to close North East England Climate Coalition (NEECCo) following our funding coming to an end and the development of Net…

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BalletLORENT wins Investors in the Environment award

We’re delighted that BalletLORENT, a participant of VONNE's Going Green Together project, was awarded the Best Newcomer 2023 award from Investors in…

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VONNE member spotlight: Jack Drum Arts

In these member spotlights, we're giving insight into a few of our members, and the projects they have been involved in. Jack Drum Arts is a VONNE…

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Final chance to apply for environmental support

Through VONNE's Going Green Together project, the Become Green Together programme is supporting over 80 voluntary, community, and social enterprise…

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Environmental bursaries round-up

Interested in claiming a bursary to help you with environmental support and training costs? Find out all the details for what is available and how to…

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New bursaries help community buildings and voluntary organisations go green

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland has partnered with VONNE's Going Green Together project to help the VCSE sector gain vital…

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Last chance to apply for support in environmental sustainability

Become Green Together, the programme helping charity and voluntary sector organisations in the North East and Cumbria respond to the climate…

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VONNE helps the VCSE sector become greener: apply for support

VONNE is pleased to be able to support a further cohort of voluntary and community organisations through our Become Green Together programme.Become…

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Become Green Together re-opens with new bursary scheme

Following over thirty organisations signing up to Become Green Together earlier this year, Going Green…

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