VONNE News and Opinion

Zero Waste Week: Waste reduction starts before the rubbish hits the bin – insights from Going Green Together participants
In this blog Eilidh Skinner, our Project Officer for VONNE’s Going Green Together project, reflects on Zero Waste Week this September.This Zero Waste…
View BlogGreener 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…
View BlogGoing Green Together Webinar Series
We kick-off our Going Green Together Autumn Webinar series on 29th October with our first event that will focus on Engagement, Capacity and Time. We’…
View BlogNature 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…
View BlogThe 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…
View BlogWhat 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…
View BlogClosure 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…
View BlogBalletLORENT 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…
View BlogVONNE 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…
View BlogFinal 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…
View BlogEnvironmental 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…
View BlogNew 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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