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Funder’s Spotlight: Mayor's Opportunity Fund

 We were delighted to be joined by North East Mayor, Kim McGuinness who kicked off VONNE’s conference by announcing the first round of the…

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Funder’s Spotlight: The Shears Foundation

The Shears Foundation place a great deal of emphasis in supporting organisations whose work is in the Tyne & Wear and Northumberland …

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Funding Spotlight: Community Foundation - North East Endowment for Musical Traditions

The North East Endowment for Musical Traditions fund has always had a particular focus on engaging the next generation of participants, performers…

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The CLA Charitable Trust

The CLA Charitable Trust is an independent grant-making trust that is funded almost entirely by CLA members' donations. It was founded in 1980 by…

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Funder’s Spotlight: The Swire Charitable Trust

The Swire Charitable Trust is an independent UK grant making trust. Since 1975 The Trust have been supporting charities that share their commitment…

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NLCF announces largest expansion in funding for 30 years

The National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF) has announced the largest expansion in their funding for 30 years. NLCF, the largest community funder…

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Funder Spotlight - Climate Action Fund

The Climate Action Fund is the National Lottery Community Fund’s (NLCF) commitment to help communities tackle climate change and become…

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Funder Spotlight - The Rose Joicey Fund

Established in the 1960’s with the purpose of supporting those in need, this fund specifically focuses on alleviating financial burdens associated…

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Funder's Spotlight: CAF

Opening in early 2024, CAF will be launching a mixture of unsecured loans and grants that will be available to social organisations operating across…

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easyfundraising - Book a free coaching call with a fundraising specialist and you could win £100 for your organisation

Fundraising platform easyfundraising is offering groups and organisations in our area a free advice call with a fundraising specialist to help you…

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Funding Spotlight: The National Lottery Community Fund - Awards for All

Social connections and community activities are at the heart of creating healthier, happier lives and a flourishing society. That’s why The National…

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Funder's Spotlight: Phoenix Way

The Phoenix Way is led by the Ubele Initiative and supported by the Global Fund for Children, in partnership with six Regional Leads and with the…

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