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New research highlights challenge of digital exclusion in the North East
A new report published by the Northern division of the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR North) highlights the growing problem of digital…
Read ArticleCall for evidence to help ensure NHS sustainability
The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) and Future Health Research have put out a call for evidence to help better understand sustainability…
Read ArticleDemand on small charities reaches highest level since pandemic began
Newly published research shows the last three months have seen demand on small charities reach record levels, despite the easing of lockdown…
Read Article#KeepTheLifeline campaign opposes cut to Universal Credit
Save the Children recently coordinated a national online day of action to oppose the government’s planned £20 a week cut to Universal Credit, which…
Read ArticleNational Databank seeks to tackle data poverty
The Good Things Foundation is working with Virgin Media O2 to launch the National Databank, a £12.5m scheme that aims to ensure fewer people face…
Read ArticleUpdate on North East investment in cultural and creative industries
The North of Tyne Combined Authority (NTCA) and Creative England recently launched their Culture and Creative Investment Programme, which aims to…
Read ArticleSocial innovation support opportunities in the North East
VONNE delivers the Social Innovation Cluster for Innovation SuperNetwork, which involves supporting innovation in the voluntary, community…
Read ArticleBuild a long-term remote/hybrid people strategy post-pandemic
Manage Remote Teams helps VCSE sector organisations of all sizes to successfully untether their people from traditional, pre-pandemic ways of…
Read ArticleDiscover and connect with the social prescribing world through the North East and Yorkshire Learning Together programme
Are you a local voluntary organisation, community or faith group, or social enterprise (VCFSE) interested in or providing social prescribing…
Read ArticleVCSE organisations remain resilient during pandemic
Northumberland VCS Assembly has published its spring State of the Sector Report, based on a survey of 74 voluntary and community groups across the…
Read ArticleFunders Spotlight - Crowdfund North of Tyne: Zero Carbon, Zero Poverty
The North of Tyne Combined Authority (NTCA) has launched the third round of Crowdfund North of Tyne – Zero…
Read ArticleUK government launches new National Disability Strategy
The government’s new £1.6bn National Disability Strategy was unveiled last month, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson hailing it as the most…
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