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Welcome to the the latest news for Staffordshire’s voluntary, charity and social enterprise sector.
Becoming A VAST Trustee 2026
Becoming A VAST Trustee Do you work or volunteer in the heart of your community? Do you want to help drive positive change across Stoke-on-Trent? Do you have skills,
Hanley’s ‘Hidden Gem’ now an Accredited Museum
Hanley’s ‘Hidden Gem’ now an Accredited Museum The Dudson Centre, a former working pottery site with an original bottle kiln at its heart, is a
State of the Sector 2025 Report Launched
State of the Sector 2025 Report Launched! VCSE parners, stakeholders and statutory sector agencies came together last week at The Dudson Centre, for the launch
Stoke-on-Trent Food Survey is now live!
Stoke-on-Trent Food Survey is now live! What do you think are the biggest challenges surrounding food in our city? What are the challenges we need
Take part in the Community Hub training needs survey
Take part on the Community Hub training needs Survey Spaces, Places and Belonging is a new UK-wide programme of grants, training and digital tools from
Connecting communities, enabling common ground | a new report by NAVCA
Connecting communities, enabling common ground | a new report by NAVCA At a time when incidents linked to the far right are increasing and communities
A Day of Action | Making Great Places: Shelton
A Day of Action | Making Great Places: Shelton Community clean up in Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent, brings true community spirit for Making Great Places! On Tuesday
Bentilee Big Clean Up is a Big Success!
Bentilee Big Clean Up is a Big Success! Earlier this month, young people from Bentilee and beyond came out to be part of the beginning
Black History Month: Seeds of Hope
Black History Month: Seeds of Hope Event This year, we had the privilege of hosting a One Stoke Black History Month event – Seeds of Hope
‘Poems, Pies and Pals’ Micro-Volunteering with Special Guest, Nick Degg
‘Poems, Pies and Pals’ Community Event To kick off our December festivities we recently hosted ‘Pies, Pals and Poems’ for a warm winter gathering, bringing
Local Government Reorganisation and Finance – NAVCA Briefing
Local Government Reorganisation and Finance Local Government Reorganisation For those of you in four of the devolution priority areas that are also subject to local
A Fairer Pathway to Settlement – Consultation on earned settlement as part of the immigration system.
A Fairer Pathway to Settlement – consultation on earned settlement as part of the immigration system The Home Office has published a consultation on the
Budget 2025 – NAVCA Briefing
Budget 2025 – NAVCA Briefing This week’s Budget contained welcome announcements on abolition of the two child benefit limit and the introduction of VAT
Project 93 Safe Spaces
Project 93 Micro-Volunteering Project Volunteering is challenging convention to address growing community need and encourage innovation throughout local Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) to
Make a Difference: Join our Board!
Make a Difference: Join our Board! Do you work or volunteer in the heart of your community? Want to make a difference to the VCSE
New 24/7 mental health support text services launched across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent
New 24/7 mental health support text services launched across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Anyone across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent can now access 24/7 mental health support by
Heritage Open Days highlights ‘Donation of a Legacy’
Heritage Open Days 2025 – ‘Donation of a Legacy’ On Friday and Saturday, as part of this year’s Heritage Open Days ‘Architecture’ events, The Dudson
Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Trustee Awards 2025
Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Trustee Awards 2025 Recognising those who make a difference behind the scenes and inspiring others to follow in their footsteps! As part
Verifying your ID with Companies House
Verifying your ID with Companies House Companies House has introduced a new ID verification process to increase security for registered companies. This is a new
Stoke-on-Trent Draft Local Plan
Stoke-on-Trent Draft Local Plan City Council is inviting feedback on the new Draft Local Plan. The Draft Local Plan outlines how Stoke-on-Trent will grow and develop
Get Ready for Gift Aid Awareness Day!
Get Ready for Gift Aid Awareness Day! Add your voice to this year’s #TickTheBox campaign on Thursday 9th October. Get involved to increase awareness of