Latest Sector News
New resources launched to support effective research partnerships between the VCSE and research sectors
VONNE’s Health and Wellbeing Research Partnerships team and NIHR partners have launched a package of new, co-produced resources that aim to support…
Read ArticleUnderstanding evaluation: What it is and why it matters for the VCSE sector
In this VCSE Research Partnerships guest blog, Dr Bronia Arnott talks about evaluation – what it is, how it is different from research, and…
Read ArticleSpeaking out as a charity
VONNE's Annual Conference in 2025 explored how the VCSE sector can navigate changing political climates and public opinion. This included a panel…
Read ArticleVONNE and North East Ambulance Service join forces to expand lifesaving defibrillator network across the North East
VONNE is working in partnership with North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) NHS Foundation Trust to support connection with VCSE organisations so they…
Read ArticleNorth East businesses buck the trend on giving to charities – the latest picture from Third Sector Trends
In this Spotlight on Gold blog, VONNE's Gold Membership+ members, Community Foundation North East share their latest insights on charitable giving…
Read ArticleNew initiative aims to transform healthcare access for refugees across the North East
In our latest spotlight, VONNE members West End Refugee Service and Walking With discuss their newly funded community-led health initiative taking…
Read ArticleBlack History Month - Standing Firm in Power and Pride
October is Black History Month in the UK, and to honour it, Michael Fawole, Director of the North East Law Centre, and Board Trustee of VONNE has…
Read ArticleNEYNZ Community Energy Support
Below are a number of opportunities from the North East and Yorkshire Net Zero Hub , currently on offer to community energy organisations across the…
Read ArticleAnti-racism support and resources
Over the past few weeks, many of us here in the North East have felt the weight of a growing challenge. We’ve seen a rise in racist incidents and an…
Read ArticleNew grant recipients work to strengthen social prescribing in North East and North Cumbria
Six organisations from across the North East and North Cumbria (NENC) have been successful in securing investments totalling over £127,000 from the…
Read ArticleCatalyst Link the Way – supporting social prescribers and communities in Stockton-on-Tees
Catalyst Stockton supports countless local charities and community groups by offering guidance, resources and funding. Labelled as the charity that…
Read ArticleNew funding available for Social Prescribing Projects – applications open
VONNE is delighted to announce the launch of a new round of investments into the VCSE sector, through our 2025/26 Healthy Communities & Social…
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