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£3,000 bursaries for frontline workers
Lankelly Chase Foundation are inviting applications for bursaries offering £3,000 to take part in their Systems Changers programme. Read…
Read ArticleNorthern Gas Networks launches Community Promises
Northern Gas Networks (NGN), the gas distribution company for the North of England has launched its Community Promises as part of Responsible…
Read ArticleDurham and Darlington Community Safety Fund
The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), in partnership with County Durham Community Foundation (CDCF), is making available £150,000 for a grants…
Read ArticleYour views wanted about Clinks' and VONNE's work in Criminal Justice in the North East
It has been 18 months since Clinks and VONNE formed a partnership to support the voluntary sector working in Criminal Justice in the North East and…
Read ArticleDurham Police and Crime Plan Refreshed
Durham Police and Crime Commissioner, Ron Hogg, has produced a police and crime plan which sets out Ron’s vision "To achieve excellence in…
Read Article1st April brings new victims service in Northumbria
From 1st April 2015 the Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner has changed the way victims are supported in Northumbria. 'Victims First…
Read ArticleVictims First Northumbria – Volunteering Opportunity
Victims First Northumbria – Volunteering Opportunity Is making a difference to the lives of vulnerable victims and witnesses important to you? If…
Read ArticleVONNE recruiting new Health and Wellbeing Policy Officer
We are currently recruiting for a Health and Wellbeing Policy Officer to join us at VONNE. Hours: 18.5 hours per week (with potential for…
Read ArticleVONNE appoints Jane Hartley as Chief Executive
Jane Hartley has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of VONNE, the regional umbrella body for charities, voluntary groups and social…
Read ArticlePresentations from EU workshops
VONNE held a series of workshops exploring the opportunities that will be available under EU Structural Investment Funds (ESIF) 2014-2020. Delegates…
Read ArticleNew briefing on the Care Act 2014
We've written a briefing for the VCSE on the new Care Act being implemented from 1st April 2015. The Care Act has been described by the…
Read ArticleCommunity Energy Events
Community Energy England have three upcoming events to explore two very current areas impacting on the community energy sector. The first two events…
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