North East VCSE Skills, Inclusion and Employment Network - 2nd July 2026

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The group acts as the voice of North East VCSE Skills, Inclusion and Employment providers, influencing a range of public sector partners at a local, regional and national level.

North East VCSE Skills, Inclusion and Employment Network

2 July 2026 – 10.30 am-12.30 pm

City Library, Bewick Rooms 2&3, 33 New Bridge Street West, Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 8AX

AGENDA

1

Welcome & Introductions

10.30 – 10.35
 

2

Minutes of the last meeting 11th February 2026 - accuracy, actions and matters arising (paper)

10.35 - 10.45

3

 

Updates from Members, good news, challenges, potential partnership opportunities and how members can support current delivery and promotion etc. including -

Employment Plan update
Chris Ord, Economic Development Officer,
Work & Thrive Newcastle Partnership Co-ordinator, Newcastle City Council

Connect to Work update
Katie Bowes, Partnership Co-ordinator, Triage
Laura Cartwright, Senior Skills Performance Manager, Triage

Please email paula.rosenberg@vonne.org.uk if you would like to provide an update to members.
 

10.45 – 11.15

4

Unlocking Potential, Recognising the VCSE Sector in Tees Valley Growth – overview of work
Georgia Morris – VONNE’s Data Officer
 

11.15 – 11.30

5

Sharing experiences, trends and challenges - NEET

Overview of Milburn Review, followed by tabletop discussion

  • What are the biggest drivers locally? (Mental health, transport, poverty, caring responsibilities, SEND, housing, confidence, etc.)
  • Which groups are most at risk?
  • What support is working well?
  • Where are the gaps in the current system?

 

11.30 – 12.15

 
 

Any Other Business & Planning for Future Meetings

  • 14 October 2026 – 9.30 am to 11.30 am

12:15-12.30

 

When
July 2nd, 2026 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location
City Library,
33 New Bridge Street West
Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 8AX
United Kingdom