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Emergency Alerts Test on 23rd April
On 23rd April, a welcome message for the Emergency Alerts system will be sent out to all compatible phones in the UK. Ahead of this, Cabinet…
Read ArticleSpring Budget 2023 – What you need to know
Last week, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt unveiled the contents of his Spring Budget to the House of Commons, with a focus on boosting business investment…
Read ArticleTees Valley UK Shared Prosperity Fund update - People and Skills Open Call
CALL NOW OPEN under the ‘PEOPLE AND SKILLS Investment Priority’ The People and Skills investment priority includes an opportunity to…
Read ArticleThe FSI announces closure in Spring 2023
The Foundation for Social Improvement (FSI) have announced that they will formally wind up the charity in Spring 2023. A press release from the…
Read ArticleLiving on the edge - the North East cost-of-living crisis
Citizens Advice Newcastle have been working alongside local Citizens Advice offices in Northumberland, Gateshead, Sunderland, Hartlepool, Darlington…
Read ArticleCommunity Wealth Fund Alliance secures funding for deprived communities
Earlier this month the government announced their plan to dedicate £76 million of funding from the expanded dormant assets scheme to the…
Read ArticleBringing together Health Champions from the North East and North Cumbria
The North East and North Cumbria NHS Trust Health Champion programme, hosted by VONNE, is one of nineteen NHS England funded pilots across the…
Read ArticleVoluntary organisations in the North East receive a share of £1.2m in easyfundraising donations.
Congratulation to all the organisations in our area that have just received a share of £1.2m in easyfundraising donations! Through…
Read ArticleFunders Spotlight - Children in Need Core Costs
Children in Need Core Costs funding is open for applications. Here’s everything you need to know about the funding and how to apply…
Read ArticleTees Valley UK Shared Prosperity Fund update - Digital Inclusion Feasibility Study
CALL NOW OPEN under the ‘Communities and Place Investment Priority’ – Digital Inclusion Feasibility Study About…
Read ArticleLARCH creates slow fashion movement
A new ‘slow fashion’ movement is being created by the LARCH social enterprise programme to tackle the negative social and environmental aspects of…
Read ArticleThe Business Clinic at Northumbria University
Northumbria University has worked with many clients through their award winning Business Clinic, and are pleased to share the details of the free…
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