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First census estimates on gender identity and sexual orientation

For the first time, a census of England and Wales asked people about their sexual orientation and gender identity. These new figures will be vital in…

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North East Economy

Historic £1.4 billion devolution deal for North East

The Levelling Up Secretary has announced a landmark devolution deal for the North East that will see a new elected mayor given fresh money and powers…

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VONNE News and Opinion

Job Finder: learning from recent changes and what’s ahead

This year we started improving our Job Finder service so it works better for job advertisers and job seekers. In July we made some changes to our job…

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VONNE News and Opinion

Membership survey winners

Thanks to everyone who took time to complete our recent membership and stakeholder surveys. We had a fantastic response - up 240% on previous surveys…

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Funding and support

Launch of Tees Valley Multiply VCSE Opportunity (Closing Date - Wednesday 11th January 2023)

The Tees Valley Combined Authority have launched a funding opportunity for Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations in…

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Community Energy

Emergency power cuts: Important information from Northern Powergrid

There have been widespread media reports about the risk over the winter of emergency power cuts. People you work with may have concerns about this…

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State of the Sector

Looming workforce challenges facing the Third Sector

Third Sector Trends have released the second of five reports from the Third Sector Trends England and Wales 2022 survey. The latest report:…

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North East Economy

Invitation for submissions: New inquiry – Levelling Up the Former Coalfields

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Coalfield MPs would like to invite you to contribute to an inquiry into Levelling Up the Former…

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Health and Wellbeing

NHSE Guidance on Strep A

In response to the rising demand for guidance around Strep A infections, NHS England and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) have asked the VCSE…

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General News

Are you winter ready?

The cold weather is really setting in this month as we see the first flurries of snow across the region and temperatures drop below zero.  Make…

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Social Investment

ONS Census 2021 insights into UK armed forces published

First Census 2021 insights into UK armed forces veterans have been published and the UK wide veterans’ survey is now live The Office for…

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Poverty

Fuel Poverty Awareness Day- Friday 2nd December 2022

This Friday is National Energy Action's Fuel Poverty Awareness Day, and this year the focus is on ‘this winter and beyond’. Every year, …

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