Welcome To VAST

Supporting communities in Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire for over 100 years.

VAST is a charity dedicated to developing a thriving VCSE sector to improve the quality of life for local communities.

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Providing VCSE support, guidance, and professional business services to charities, community groups and social enterprises across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire. Offering affordable services to local non-profits.

1 week ago

#WeAreTotallyStoked | Funding OpportunitiesHead over to the VAST Vault to see the latest funding opportunities and the trove of new ones we've just added! ⬇️🔗 vast.org.uk/vast-vault-funding/ ... See MoreSee Less
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1 week ago

As part of #staffordshire and #stokeontrent's #HateCrimeAwarenessWeek campaign next week, Staffordshire Victim Gateway and Restorative Justice Service is hosting FREE hate crime awareness training on Wednesday 16th October taking an in-depth look at hate crime, with objectives including:➡️ Legal definitions and the difference between hate crimes and hate incidents➡️ The prevalence of hate crimes, locally and nationally➡️ Barriers that prevent people reporting hate crimes➡️ The impact hate crimes have on victims➡️ Unconscious Bias, Stereotyping, Discrimination and Prejudice➡️ How to support a Victim of Hate Crime➡️ Hate Crime the Vulnerabilities and Partnership Working➡️ How to access support and what victims can expectThis training is free for professionals that are residents of #staffordshire and #stokeontrent ⬇️ow.ly/akag50TFmfR ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

Fancy joining our dream team? 🔎 We're looking for a motivated Project Support Officer to play a key role in engaging with community groups, building relationships, and supporting local development initiatives. This role offers fantastic learning opportunities, with on-the-job training and guidance from our experienced team members.🔗 vast.org.uk/project-support-officer-vast/ ... See MoreSee Less
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