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Support for vulnerable people during power cuts
Northern Powergrid’s Priority Services Membership (PSM) allows vulnerable customers to access support more quickly during a power cut. This service…
Read ArticleCommunity Partnering Fund grantees announced
Twelve grassroots organisations across the North East, Yorkshire and Cumbria are set to receive grants as part of the Community Partnering Fund. The…
Read ArticleFree fuel poverty training available
Local energy companies are funding a series of free training sessions to help front line workers identify and offer advice on fuel poverty. The…
Read ArticleFunders Spotlight: Karbon Homes Community Fund
Grants of up to £3,000 are available to support non-profit and school projects, in the North East and Yorkshire,…
Read ArticleAdvice issued on compulsory vaccinations for health and social care workers
The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) has released advice for charities and volunteers affected by the new vaccination requirements…
Read ArticleReport highlights widening inequalities for children in the North
A new report by the Northern Health Science Alliance and N8 Research Partnership has revealed the extent of the inequalities faced by children…
Read ArticleRefugee befriending platform searches for volunteers
A refugee befriending platform called HostNation is looking for volunteer befrienders to help refugees feel more at home in Tyneside. Founded in 2017…
Read Article£250k funding available for digital skills project
The Good Things Foundation has more than £250k of funding available for organisations in the North of Tyne area as part of a new Digital Skills…
Read ArticleVONNE's festive opening hours and our heartfelt thanks
Everyone at VONNE hopes for a very happy festive period for all our partners, members and stakeholders …
Read ArticleFree adult education courses for young people
Hartlepool Borough Council is offering a wide range of free and reduced cost courses to local residents as part of its Learning and Skills Service.…
Read ArticleNew programme aims to reduce poverty and inequality
A new £4m programme aimed at reducing poverty and inequality through the growth of social economies has launched, with a call-out to social…
Read ArticleRecap the digital debate that took place at VONNE's 2021 AGM+
VONNE’s 2021 AGM+ focused on the digital debate, featuring valuable discussions on what we can all do to tackle…
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