Health starts in communities: Reflections from the Health Devolution Commission The government’s vision for neighbourhood health is one of the biggest opportunities in a generation

DSC Language Guidance – Equity, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – 2026 update The DSC (Directory of Social Change) Wellbeing, Equity, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion working

Identity verification – check you’ve completed all the required steps   Identity verification – check you’ve completed all the required steps Nearly 5 million individuals

New VAT relief on electricity bills: what we know so far From The Charity Finance Group article published 21st July 2026. CFG’s Head of Policy,

Trusteeship in Stoke-on-Trent: What we learned from local organisations The voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector depends on strong governance. Trustees play a vital

The changing face of local infrastructure: why effective VCSE infrastructure matters more than ever Communities, public services and the voluntary sector are changing rapidly. Devolution,

Open call for evidence National Lottery Good Causes: Fund what matters to you The Department for Culture, Media and Sport is launching a call for

Help Improve Adult Social Care in Stoke-on-Trent Have you used Adult Social Care services? Or do you help to care for someone who has? Stoke-on-Trent

Join the movement and sponsor the Next Totally Stoked Awards! Sponsorship opportunities are now available to support the celebration of local connection and community impact

Have your say! Food Survey launched to gather resident views and experiences What do you think are the biggest challenges surrounding food in our city?

‘If you start with kind, you’ve won’ | Healthwatch Reports Healthwatch SOT have a new report out: “If you start with kind, you’ve won” | Healthwatch

The Warm Welcome Champions Programme is now open for applications Across the UK, Warm Welcome Spaces are creating places of friendship, belonging and support in

Carers Support Service – Procurement Opportunity Stoke-on-Trent City Council is undertaking a procurement exercise for a Carers Support Service. This new service contract will start

Safeguarding Self-Assessment Survey | Share your Experiences Help to build an accurate picture of local safeguarding. VAST and Support Staffordshire are working with partners across

Dudson Centre Exhibition Seeks Former Workers’ Stories for Major Heritage Exhibition The Dudson Centre is calling on former Dudson employees and local residents to share

Free supplies for your charity and beneficiaries Giving World are here to help charities access brand new life-essentials for free – redirecting business end-of-line, surplus,

What should the UK’s future look like? The Community Fund know that when people feel connected and have a say in their community, it can

Severn Trent Community Fund: Core Funding Eligible not-for-profit organisations can apply for a restricted grant of £5,000–£20,000 to support their core costs for one year. Severn Trent

Help shape support for families with babies   Families across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire are being asked to share their experience of pregnancy, birth and caring

VAST Appoints Andy Meakin as New Chief Executive, With Phased Summer Transition VAST is pleased to announce the appointment of Andy Meakin as its new

NCVO CEO visits Stoke‑on‑Trent to learn from local VCSE leadership Kate Lee, CEO of The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) visited The Dudson Centre