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In Control, Lancaster University and Think Local Act Personal have published the findings of their personal outcomes evaluation tool (POET) of 500+…
Read ArticleKing’s Fund Spending Review submission on health and social care funding
This week the King's Fund shared their written submission for the period covering this Spending Review, focussing on the short, medium and long-term…
Read ArticleNECA produces statement of devolution intent
The North East Combined Authority has submitted to government its 'statement of devolution', outlining proposals to achieve a devolution deal for the…
Read ArticleNorth East social enterprises to be supported by innovation conference
Moves by the region’s annual innovation conference to extend its work to include supporting social enterprise have been welcomed by the sector.…
Read ArticleCommunity Energy Resource Hub goes live!
The Community Energy Hub launched this week.http://hub.communityenergyengland.org/ The Community Energy Hub aims to: Provide a single point of…
Read ArticleNorthern Powergrid publishes Community Energy projects connections guide
Northern Powergrid have published a guide to connections targeted at Community Energy groups. The guide explains the process to getting a…
Read ArticleReducing fuel poverty by spending on energy efficiency
A new research report has been released investigating the potential for electricity network operators to make a direct contribution to preventing…
Read ArticleConsultations to shape VCSE sector involvement in health and social care
Two important consultations with the aim of determining the future of voluntary sector involvement in health and social care are now open for input.…
Read ArticleLatest Third Sector Trends Data highlights funding pressures for deprived areas
The last report from the Third Sector Trends Study has now been published. This longitudinal study provides a unique insight into the state of the…
Read ArticleUnderstanding homelessness under the new political regime: What comes next? Conference
YHNE/NEHTT's joint conference aimed to provide an opportunity to discuss the challenges and identify a way forward for ending…
Read ArticleVirgin Money Foundation launches new charitable foundation and invites applications for grants from NE organisations
Virgin Money has today launched the Virgin Money Foundation – a new, independent charitable foundation that will focus initially on community…
Read ArticleCompact Awards open for nominations
Nominations are now open for the Compact Awards, the annual celebration of outstanding Compact working across England. Award winners will be chosen…
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