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National 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…
Read ArticleAutism support hubs open doors in Newcastle
The North East Autism Hub is opening four face-to-face autism support hubs in Newcastle in partnership with the Great North Children’s Hospital.…
Read ArticleEnvironmental report prioritises fairness in green transition
The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has published the final report of its Environmental Justice Commission, which proposes an optimistic…
Read ArticleNew report investigates the future of fundraising
Enthuse’s latest Donor Pulse report looks beyond the pandemic, offering insights into what workplace fundraising will look like as restrictions ease…
Read ArticleNew report reveals how vital local relationships have been in the response to Covid
A new report produced with the support of Durham Community Action has revealed how vital local relationships are to an effective VCSE…
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