This statement is shared by VONNE as a coordinated response from the VCSE sector across the whole North East region to the current social unrest and violence.
Statement:
The recent violence and hate in parts of our region have deeply shocked us. We represent and support thousands of voluntary and community sector groups in the North East, dedicated to building communities, addressing disadvantage, and creating positive futures.
Their work is driven by compassion, which starkly contrasts with the recent events.
Many of the affected and traumatised communities are where these groups are most active.
Our work is rooted in a love for the North East, making it heartbreaking to see such division and hate in our towns and cities.
We stand in solidarity with the affected communities and support the individuals and families who have been victims of hate. We also offer our full support to the community groups and charities that will continue their crucial work and begin the process of rebuilding lives and communities.
Supported by:
Catalyst Stockton
Community Foundation serving Tyne & Wear and Northumberland
Community and Voluntary Action Blyth Valley
Community Action Northumberland
Connected Voice
Durham Community Action
East Durham Community Development Trust
HartlePower
Inspire South Tyneside
MIddlesbrough Voluntary Development Agency
NAVCA
NORTH TYNESIDE VODA
NCVA Northumberland Community and Voluntary Action
Point North, formerly County Durham Community Foundation
Redcar and Cleveland Voluntary Development Agency
Tees Valley Rural Action
Tees Foundation
Voluntary and Community Action Sunderland
VONNE (Voluntary Organisations’ Network North East)
