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Welcome to the the latest news for Staffordshire’s voluntary, charity and social enterprise sector.
Announcing Co-Chairs for Bentilee and Ubberley Pride in Place
Announcing Co-Chairs for Bentilee and Ubberley Pride in Place Two people have been appointed to lead a new neighbourhood board responsible for overseeing £20m investment
Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Volunteering for Health Partnership Innovation and Development Fund now open for applications!
Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Volunteering for Health Partnership Innovation and Development Fund now open for applications! The Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Volunteering for Health Partnership is delighted
Blog – If Money Was No Object, Would We Still Need Volunteers?
If Money Was No Object, Would We Still Need Volunteers? One of the most thought-provoking moments at this year’s Volunteering for Health Conference came when
Student urges others to get MenB vaccine before heading to university
Student urges others to get MenB vaccine before heading to university As thousands of young people prepare to leave home for university this September, Jake
InVOLved project secures further three years funding
InVOLved project secures further three years funding! VAST and Expert Citizens CIC are delighted to share that InVOLved has successfully secured funding for a further
Workshop: AI Show and Tell: How to build an AI Strategy For Your Business | Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce
Workshop: AI Show and Tell: How to build an AI Strategy For Your Business | Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce AI Show & Tell: How to
Combined Healthcare Stakeholder Spotlight August 2026
Combined Healthcare Stakeholder Update – August 2026 The summer has arrived – and so has Combined Healthcare’s August Stakeholder update! The quarterly newsletter from North
Essential Healthcare Resources developed by and for Romany Gypsy, Roma, or Traveller communities.
Essential Healthcare Resources developed by and for Romany Gypsy, Roma, or Traveller communities. Friends, Families and Travellers has brought together a range of essential healthcare
Health starts in communities: Reflections from the Health Devolution Commission
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
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 for directors and people with significant control – check you’ve completed all the required steps
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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 experiences and views.
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
‘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
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
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