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New £4million social action fund - call for applications
Nesta have launched an exciting new fund. They are a global innovation foundation who back new ideas to tackle the big challenges of…
Read ArticleUK’s charity sector outraged by governments rejection of amendments to the Lobbying Act
VONNE CEO Jane Hartley had added her voice to the charity sector's response to the news the government will not be implementing any of the…
Read ArticleVONNE on ITV on demise of Northern Rock
VONNE CEO Jane Hartley appeared on ITV Tyne Tees last Wednesday (13 September). She was interviewed about the demise of Northern Rock…
Read ArticleESF Open call launched to support projects to raise skills - Health & Social Care workforce
An ESF Open Call has been launched to ensure that care operators in the North East, can provide a high standard of training and retain staff.…
Read ArticleVONNE on BBC on demise of Northern Rock
VONNE's Deputy CEO Carol Botten appeared on BBC Inside Out last Monday (11 September). She was interviewed about the demise of Northern…
Read ArticleESF Open call launched to support individuals furthest away from the labour market
An ESF Open Call has been launched to fund projects focused on providing specialist, well targeted and integrated support to those with multiple…
Read ArticleDo you need a trustee with fundraising, marketing or communications experience?
The Better Governance Working Group, part of the North East Together: Leaders Network for Social Change is organising a seminar on…
Read ArticleHave your say on the future of civil society in the North East
Join the conversation. Representatives from the voluntary sector and other stakeholders from across the North East are being invited to join a…
Read ArticleNorth East LEP survey: tell us more about your experience of employing an older workforce
Did you know that recent figures show that over 20% of the North East’s population is aged between 50 and 64, compared to 18% for England as a…
Read ArticleIntroduction to Government Communication Service North
As part of the Prime Minister Office and Cabinet Office communications team, the Government Communications Service (GCS) works closely with both…
Read Article£1.8m Impact Management Fund
The Impact Management Programme has £1.8m grant funding available for eligible charities and social enterprises who want to get even better at…
Read ArticleEuropean Social Fund new calls and information events in North East LEP area
The European Social Fund (ESF) has opened new calls for projects worth £35m across the North East LEP area; these are: • £3m ESF to…
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