Voluntary Organisations' Network North East
Also known as: Vonne
VONNE increases the effectiveness of the voluntary and community sector in the NE of England by developing networks, offering business support, providing information and communications to and about the sector, and advocating for the sector with statutory agencies and other partners.
Activities & Mission
VONNE increases the effectiveness of the voluntary and community sector in the NE of England by developing networks, offering business support, providing information and communications to and about the sector, and advocating for the sector with statutory agencies and other partners.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 100% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 520). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 88% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,157,317 | £1,880,660 | £1,880,660 | £1,067,842 | £74,961 | 21 / 0 |
| 2024 | £2,377,787 | £1,697,668 | £1,697,668 | £1,791,185 | £185,057 | 23 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,864,355 | £1,242,875 | £1,242,875 | £1,111,066 | £21,393 | 20 / 0 |
| 2022 | £831,686 | £719,762 | £719,762 | £489,586 | £336,615 | 14 / 1 |
| 2021 | £695,511 | £553,744 | £553,744 | £377,662 | £275,819 | 9 / 2 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Voluntary Organisations' Network North East
What does Voluntary Organisations' Network North East do?
VONNE increases the effectiveness of the voluntary and community sector in the NE of England by developing networks, offering business support, providing information and communications to and about the sector, and advocating for the sector with statutory agencies and other partners.
How much income did Voluntary Organisations' Network North East report in 2025?
Voluntary Organisations' Network North East reported total income of £1.16m and reported expenditure of £1.88m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Voluntary Organisations' Network North East?
Voluntary Organisations' Network North East has a program ratio of 642.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 100% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 520 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Voluntary Organisations' Network North East registered as a charity?
Voluntary Organisations' Network North East was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 December 2000 as charity number 1084083. It has been registered for 26 years.
Who runs Voluntary Organisations' Network North East?
Voluntary Organisations' Network North East is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Alison Dunn. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Voluntary Organisations' Network North East operate?
Voluntary Organisations' Network North East operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Voluntary Organisations' Network North East a registered charity?
Yes — Voluntary Organisations' Network North East is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1084083.
Details
71 Howard Street
North Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE30 1AF
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated