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New Covid-19 support team in Stockton
In response to the impact of Covid-19, Catalyst Stockton has developed a ‘Covid Community Support Team’ in partnership with Stockton…
Read ArticleCitylife Line website launched to co-ordinate Covid-19 volunteers in Newcastle and Gateshead
A new website has been launched through which you can log a request for support, or link to organisations providing support…
Read ArticleVONNE Funding Directory now accessible to all
To support the VCSE sector under these exceptional circumstances, we've temporarily made our online Funding Directory accessible to all. Usually a…
Read ArticleSupporting charities and volunteers during the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic
In his latest blog post, NCVO's Chief Executive Kark Wilding has spelled out the support it will offer to help the VCSE sector through the Covid-19…
Read ArticleFundraising helpline set up to help charities through the pandemic
KEDA Consulting has set up a fundraising helpline for charities seeking advice on how to respond to the fundraising challenges presented by…
Read ArticleLocal Coronavirus Response and Recovery Fund launched
The Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland has launched a fund to help community organisations to support older people and other…
Read ArticlePractical guide for highly productive remote meetings
The Centre for Acceleration of Digital Technology (CAST) has developed a handy guide to help organisations develop their remote working. The free…
Read ArticleGet started on the pathway to social enterprise excellence
Are you just starting your journey into social enterprise? Not yet started trading, or just begun to? Or perhaps you have been largely grant…
Read ArticleFunders Spotlight - The Tudor Trust
Funders Spotlight - The Tudor Trust *** COVID-19 update: The Coronavirus outbreak continues to have…
Read ArticleThe 2027 programme is open to applications
2027, the 12-month salaried job and professional development programme for talented people from working-class communities, is once again open…
Read ArticleWant to make the most of your data? Free support on offer
The National Lottery Community Fund recently awarded funding to the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) to boost its Statisticians for Society…
Read ArticleThe Activate Collective launch fund to support women activists standing in May elections
Following its launch in Middlesbrough and Newcastle last month, The Activate Collective is delighted to announce that applications are open from…
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