Practical environmental support for North East VCSE organisations
Whether you're taking your first steps or building on existing work, Going Green Together provides practical support, resources, training and peer learning to help your organisation make meaningful environmental change.
What is Going Green Together?
Going Green Together is a programme led by VONNE that supports voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to become more environmentally sustainable.
Through practical resources, training, events and peer learning, we help organisations build the knowledge, confidence and connections to make meaningful environmental change in ways that work for them.
Whatever stage you're at, we're here to help you take the next step.
Why it matters
Environmental sustainability can sometimes feel like something to think about "when there's more time" or "when funding becomes available". But small, practical changes can strengthen organisations, reduce costs, support communities and contribute to a healthier environment.
Progress doesn't have to be perfect. Going Green Together helps organisations identify practical next steps that fit their capacity, priorities and ambitions.
How can we help?
Environmental sustainability looks different for every organisation. We offer practical support to help you find the approaches that work for you.
- Learn and build confidence
Access practical resources, guides and training designed specifically for VCSE organisations.
- Connect with others
Share ideas, learn from peers and become part of a growing network of organisations making environmental change across the North East.
- Take practical action
Discover realistic actions that fit your organisation, from reducing energy use and improving procurement to engaging staff, volunteers and communities.
- Celebrate and share your progress
Be inspired by real stories from organisations across the region and share your own experiences to encourage others.
Ready to get involved?
Wherever you are on your sustainability journey, there's a place for you in Going Green Together.
New to environmental sustainability?
We'll help you understand where to begin with practical guidance, simple actions and support from organisations like yours.
Looking to build on your progress?
Deepen your knowledge, connect with peers, share your learning and inspire others across the North East.
Take your next step > Join Going Green Together
Environmental action is already happening across the North East
In July we got together for a staff picnic and decided to make it as green as possible by making the food, and being plastic and meat free. We're going to do this again a future staff events.
We've bought new recycling bins to encourage more recycling
We've invested in LED lighting throughout the centre to reduce energy usage
We're installing double glazing in all of our building's windows and we've replaced old light fittings with LED equivalents.