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This week, Stoke-on-Trent City Council and partners have launched a life course strategy supporting people with learning disability to live their best lives. The strategy

Have you been following Learning Disability Week 2021 in the last few days? There has been a buzz of activity locally. This year’s theme is

Neil Dawson (right), with Dominic Newton (Machin Arts Foundation), at the Burslem School of Art. Neil Dawson is one of a small number of people

Staffordshire Safeguarding Children Board in conjunction with Stoke-on-Trent Safeguarding Children Partnership announce their virtual conference focused on neglect and the voice of the child for

British Ceramics Biennial returns to Stoke-on-Trent (11 September to 17 October), with a vibrant five-week festival of new artist commissions, exhibitions and hands-on events that

Joe Ndilla (left) and Danai Gombera believe African culture can be celebrated in the city, empowering their communities to greater participation in all aspects of

UHNM have put together a survey for care sector colleagues including the voluntary and community sector so they can understand more on their needs in

Reach Volunteering is launching its Trustee Recruitment Cycle. In it there are tools, inspiration and reassurances to help you and your organisation recruit better, diversify

We’re excited to let you know about the new Community Directory commissioned by Stoke-on-Trent City Council and managed by VAST. The aim of the Community

A new partnership has been forged to drive forward plans for Stoke-on-Trent. The forum, which met today for the first time, saw nearly 150 representatives

Volunteers Week takes place 1-7 June. It’s a chance to recognise the fantastic contribution volunteers make to our communities and say thank you. The 1000 Lives

The Community Renewal Fund is £220 million of government funding to support people and communities most in need across the UK. Projects are sought in

As part of a North Staffordshire response to the Economic and Social Research Council Inclusive Ageing call, which is looking at the challenges that relate

VAST Services (1920) is seeking an Evaluation Partner as part of our three-year Totally Stoked project funded by The National Lottery Community Fund. The project

The Community Led Support (CLS) programme involves a network of organisations working across Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire with the responsibility for adult social care and

“As we enter the 2nd year of the Severn Trent Community Fund, we’ve been reflecting on the past year and the support we were able

A Disabled Facilities Grant is funding to help a disabled person adapt their home to make it easier and safer to live in. It can