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Latest 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…
Read ArticleConsultation on £60m social investment
Access, the Foundation for Social Investment, has opened a consultation process for its Capacity Building programme. It has been given an endowment…
Read ArticleNewcastle CVS produces Taking the Temperature report
Newcastle CVS has produced ‘Taking the Temperature 2015’. This study concerns the state of play of the voluntary and community sector in Newcastle…
Read ArticleVONNE moving office
New address from Wednesday 29th July We've moved office to MEA House in Newcastle. Our phone number remains unchanged on 0191 233 2000. Our new…
Read ArticleFestival goers urged to stay CO savvy this festival season
A worrying number of festival goers aren’t aware of the risks of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning while camping at festivals, a safety campaign is…
Read ArticleClinks State of the Sector survey open
Clinks, the criminal justice charity, has its latest State of the Sector survey now open. This is your chance to tell your story and help…
Read ArticleMarks & Spencer launches £400,000 community energy fund
M&S Energy has today launched the M&S Community Energy Fund, with up to £400,000 available to support community renewable energy projects…
Read ArticleBuilding Better Opportunities fund launched
Big Lottery Fund is matching funds from the European Social Fund (ESF) 2014-2020 through the Building Better Opportunities programme, launched on 5th…
Read ArticleDevolution to the North East - consultation results
The North East Combined Authority (NECA) recently held a consultation exercise on its outline proposals for devolution to the North East. More…
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