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VONNE supports #GetBackToMe
In this blog, Gemma from our Member Services Team, looks at a new campaign from CharityJob, and why it’s important for an organisation to reply to…
View Blog5, not 3, is the magic number
This thought-provoking blog has been written by Richard Boggie, VONNE’s new North East and North Cumbria VCSE Health Partnerships Strategic Manager.…
View BlogOur NENC VCSE Sub-Group Road Map
The VCSE Partnership Programme hosts 11 Sub-groups, with 2 of these Sub-Groups being partnered with external organisations. To understand how these…
View BlogDoing recruitment differently to find our new DCEO
We recently welcomed our new Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO) to VONNE through a recruitment process with a slight twist. Our Comms Officer, Amy…
View BlogGuest blog: Volunteering with Nepacs- how you can make a difference to a young person's life
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 Member and Stakeholder Survey 2022: What have we learnt?
Our Member and Stakeholder Survey 2022 has provided us with some great insights into what we are doing well and key areas for improvement. Molly our…
View BlogNew 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…
View BlogAn Introduction to Neurodiversity
Sian, our North East and North Cumbria VCSE Engagement Coordinator attended training on an 'Introduction to Neurodiversity' hosted by Hayley Brackley…
View BlogHelp 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…
View BlogGetting 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 …
View BlogTime 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…
View BlogLGBT+ 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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