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Introducing a new Civil Society Strategy General News The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport have launched the first Civil Society Strategy in 15 years, which will build stronger communities by bringing businesses, charities and the public sector together, and put communities and charities at the heart of decision-making.  The strategy includes plans to:  9 Aug 2018
New senior management team for VONNE VONNE News VONNE is delighted to announce the appointment of Lisa Goodwin as our new Deputy Chief Executive, replacing Carol Botten who takes over the post of Chief Executive when current CEO Jane Hartley steps down in September. Lisa Goodwin will join VONNE from North Tyneside VODA where she has been Chief Executive for the past eight years.  Lisa has worked in the VCSE sector for her whole career, starting at a national arts charity and then moving on to local infrastructure roles in County Durham, before moving to North Tyneside VODA. Lisa said: 8 Aug 2018
Funders Spotlight - Venator Together Fund Funding and support Funders Spotlight - Venator Together Fund   Venator is a global chemical company headquartered in the North East. They create and make pigments and additives that make a difference to daily life and contribute to a more sustainable future. With so many of their employees living and working in the North East, they want to be able to make a real difference to their local communities.   2 Aug 2018
Five Lamps £5M investment to deliver 100,000 affordable loans to vulnerable people Funding and support 30 Jul 2018
People’s Postcode Lottery invites local charities to apply to £3m funding pot Funding and support The People’s Postcode Lottery has announced that it will open a £3m fund for community projects next month.  Between 1 August and 15 August charities and community groups will be able to apply for grants of between £500 and £20,000 from the fund. Funding is available through three trusts which focus on different areas.  26 Jul 2018
Government statement on UK Shared Prosperity Fund - replacement for ESIF funding post-Brexit European Funding The government today (24th July) has published a Written Ministerial Statement on the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSFP) alongside a review and paper on Strengthening Local Enterprise Partnerships, further development of Local Industrial Strategies (NE & Tees Valley in the next wave of LIS to be developed) and the guarantee of EU fun 24 Jul 2018
Treasury commits to guarantee EU funding programme awards until end of 2020 European Funding The Chancellor has announced today that organisations that secure funding through EU programmes up until the end of 2020 – including the ESF – will be guaranteed by the UK government even in a no deal scenario. 24 Jul 2018
Charity Commission publishes new research into factors the public associate with trustworthy charities State of the Sector “Transparency is not enough: Charities need to demonstrate authenticity to rebuild trust” Charity Commission tells charities. Being true to their values and the ability to demonstrate efficiency and impact join transparency among the most important ingredients of trustworthiness in charities, according to new research. 23 Jul 2018
Newcastle University Politics Department seek hosts for Community Based Research Module Funding and support What we aim to do We aim to work with local community and voluntary organisations to co-design small relevant research projects which will be conducted by final year Politics students as an alternative to a dissertation. The research has a broad theme of Social Justice. The idea is that both the organisation and the students attached to it gain from the experience and that the research undertaken can be used by the organisation to further their work. 23 Jul 2018
Homeless Link Social Investment Fund Social Investment The Homeless Link Investment Fund offers support for charities and social enterprises working to reduce homelessness across England It offers flexible, unsecured funding of amounts between £25,000 and £150,000 via a blend of loans and grants. 23 Jul 2018

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