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New funded opportunity open for applications: Research Engagement Network Development (REND) Programme

Deadline for applications: 26th February 2023. VONNE is pleased to share this exciting opportunity for voluntary, community and social…

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Health and Wellbeing

An Introduction to Neurodiversity

Sian, our North East and North Cumbria VCSE Engagement Coordinator attended training on an 'Introduction to Neurodiversity' hosted by Hayley Brackley…

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Health and Wellbeing

Help shape 'Introduction to research' training for VCSE sector

VONNE is working with local researchers from the National Institute for Health and Care Research Applied Research Collaboration (NIHR ARC) for…

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Getting into the VCSE sector as a younger person

This week Molly our Data and Research Officer visited Newcastle University to speak to Second and Final Year students about her experience …

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Time to talk at VONNE

As it’s Time to Talk day, our Coordination and Development Support Officer, Anne Webster has been reflecting on her role as Mental Health…

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General News

LGBT+ History Month 2023

This February, we celebrate LGBT+ History Month. Image Credit: Schools Out UK The overall aim of LGBT+ History…

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2 year VONNEiversary

It doesn't feel like that long since I was writing about my first year at VONNE - time flies when you're having fun and have lots of work to do! I've…

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Funding and support

What is a Theory of Change and why should my organisation have one?

In this VONNE blog, Partnerships and Projects Officer, Georgia explains what a Theory of Change is and how it can help your organisation  A…

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A busy week in the North

There are some weeks when it’s hard to focus the attention and decide on which bit of bedtime reading is most important.  Things vying for my…

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Levelling Up - What next for the North East?

This time last week, the VONNE team were busily doing the final preparations for our annual AGM and Conference, and we’re pleased that the planning…

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General News

Charities respond to the Autumn Statement

Last week, the Chancellor’s Autumn statement was released, and National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) have responded that the ‘measures…

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Health and Wellbeing

Get involved in the VCSE Partnership Programme sub-groups

The VCSE Partnership Programme aims to ensure the VCSE sector is embedded at all levels of the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care…

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