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Revisit VONNE's 2021 AGM+ event with our recordings
Our AGM+ event, held on November 18th, examined the topic of digital inclusion and how we can work together both within and beyond the sector to…
Read ArticleRecovery Loan Fund from Social Investment Business - more finance available
Social Investment Business has secured four new investors into their Recovery Loan Fund. The Church of…
Read ArticleA new role for VONNE's outgoing chair
Following our AGM, we're delighted to be able to announce our very first president. In recognition of his service and support to VONNE during his…
Read ArticleFree bereavement and loss training in North Tyneside
North Tyneside Voluntary Organisations’ Development Agency (VODA) is running a series of online bereavement and loss training sessions to support…
Read ArticleDomestic Abuse Partnership Board seeks VCSE representative
Hartlepool Borough Council is looking to recruit a second VCSE representative to the local Domestic Abuse Partnership Board, which has been set up as…
Read ArticleNew round of applications for support fund opens
A new support fund for social enterprises, funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest funder of…
Read ArticleWatch VONNE's Annual Review film for 2020/21
VONNE Annual Review 2020-2021 on Biteable. Thanks to everyone that attended our AGM+ event, which debated digital inclusion from a variety of…
Read ArticleProgramme announced for Inclusion North’s Winter Festival
Inclusion North has unveiled the programme for its annual Winter Festival, a 10-day virtual event that begins on December 1st. Inclusion North raises…
Read ArticlePublic consultation on library services in Gateshead launched
Gateshead Council is inviting library users to share their thoughts on proposed changes to their local service, which would see some…
Read ArticleNew report explores the possibilities of unrestricted funding
A new report has hailed the opportunities presented by unrestricted funding, calling it the "holy grail" for charities and funders. The report,…
Read ArticleNewcastle social prescribing service receives royal approval
Board members and beneficiaries of Ways to Wellness, a Newcastle-based social prescribing service, met with HRH…
Read ArticleFunder Spotlight: Smallwood Trust: Women’s Sector Resilience Fund (Phase Two)
Deadline: December 10th, 2021 (expression of interest). Please note: this fund is open to selected areas in…
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