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Support available for energy initiatives through social impact fund
Centrica has launched a campaign for Energy for Tomorrow, a social impact fund to support energy related community projects in the North East. Energy…
Read ArticleNew innovation project launched in Tees Valley
A new business challenge has been launched to strengthen innovation, build resilience and unlock growth potential in the Tees Valley. The challenge,…
Read ArticleSurvey aims to understand digital access across North Tyneside
A new survey has been launched to help researchers understand how residents of North Tyneside are accessing digital technology. Created by…
Read ArticleFree safeguarding courses for the Tees area
A new suite of free online safeguarding courses is now available for VCSE sector staff and volunteers based in the Tees area. Created by the Teeswide…
Read ArticleFinally, more clarity on the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UK-SPF)
On February 2nd, along with the White Paper on Levelling Up, the Government also provided pre-launch Guidance for UK-SPF. This document gives plenty…
Read ArticleNorth East VCSE Inclusive Economy Manifesto - We are seeking your views
As the lasting economic and societal impacts of the Covid-9 pandemic are felt, the challenge of reducing deep-rooted inequalities is even greater…
Read ArticleCombined authority adopts pioneering wellbeing framework
The North of Tyne recently became the first combined authority in England to adopt a formal wellbeing framework. Working with Carnegie UK, a…
Read ArticleNew report questions government’s levelling up policy
IPPR North’s latest State of the North report argues that politicians have failed to deliver on their promises to invest in the North. Using cutbacks…
Read ArticleApplications open for grant-giving training programme
Applications are now open for 2027, a paid training programme that prepares professionals from working-class backgrounds for decision making roles in…
Read ArticleFree mental health training for North Tyneside workers
North Tyneside Council is offering free mental health training to local workers, covering a range of topics around mental health and suicide…
Read ArticleNew development programme seeks community leaders
The Virgin Money Foundation is inviting community leaders from across the North East to apply for a 16-month learning and development…
Read ArticleDigital support for the Tees Valley
DigitalCity, working with VONNE, is offering bespoke digital development support to VCSE organisations in the Tees Valley. If you want to explore how…
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