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Welcome to the the latest news for Staffordshire’s voluntary, charity and social enterprise sector.
FREE PIP and Attendance Allowance Clinics
FREE PIP and Attendance Allowance Clinics Do you work with people with disabilities? Could they use some welfare and benefits support? Reaching CIC and our
Design for All: now open for applications
Design for All: now open for applications DESIGN FOR ALL has been set up to provide 2 to 4 small charities and community organisations each
Charities SORP 2025 Consultation
Charities SORP 2025 Consultation The Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) consultation is now open, and Charity Finance Group (CFG) to work with you to
Statement of Community Involvement 2025: have your say
Statement of Community Involvement 2025: have your say Stoke-on-Trent City Council is currently in the process of updating the ‘Statement of Community Involvement’, which formally
Navigating Parenthood: An examination of Psychological Flexibility and Quality of Life in parents of autistic children
Navigating Parenthood: An examination of Psychological Flexibility and Quality of Life in parents of autistic children Are you a parent of an autistic child between
VCSE Sector Salary Benchmarking in Stoke-on-Trent
VCSE Sector Salary Benchmarking in Stoke-on-Trent We know it can be challenging when thinking about recruiting for new roles, budgeting for roles in funding bids
Our Volunteer Centre exceeds requirements in all areas!
Our Volunteer Centre exceeds requirements in all areas! Our vision for volunteering has been recognised for its “robust strategic plans” for volunteering across Stoke-on-Trent as
Big Centenary Tea Party
Big Centenary Tea Party Join us in celebrating Stoke-on-Trent’s 100-year anniversary with the Big Centenary Tea Party! On 8th July at 11am, communities across the
Report: Totally Stoked Conference
Communities Know Communities Best Thank you to those of you who attended the Totally Stoked Conference; we were thrilled to see so many of
Staffordshire COP Charter
Staffordshire COP Charter Reimagine What’s Possible: A happier, healthier future for all in Staffordshire & Stoke-On-Trent. The COP Charter is the first step in bringing
BBC Radio Stoke Make a Difference Awards 2025
BBC Radio Stoke Make a Difference Awards 2025 or a fourth year BBC Radio Stoke wants to celebrate and say thank you to people and
Celebrating the Possible: Regional COP Conference Returns
Celebrating the Possible: Regional COP Conference Returns The Staffordshire & Stoke-On-Trent Celebration of the Possible (COP) Conference 2025 is returning following its success last year.
City leaders join as ‘One Stoke-on-Trent’ following August protests
City leaders join as ‘One Stoke-on-Trent’ following August protests Stoke-on-Trent today (Thursday 13 February) launches a major government-backed community campaign aimed at bringing together all
Healthy Relationships Training – for groups working with families
Healthy Relationships Training – for groups working with families Parental conflict is a way of talking about the difficulties some couples and co-parents may experience
Stoke-on-Trent City Alliance Agreement Officially Signed
Stoke-on-Trent City Alliance Agreement Officially Signed Stoke-on-Trent City Council and VAST, the Local Infrastructure Organisation for the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Sector in the
Minister for Civil Society marks ‘Giving Tuesday’ with visits to Stoke-on-Trent voluntary organisations
Minister for Civil Society marks ‘Giving Tuesday’ with visits to Stoke-on-Trent voluntary organisations Minister for Civil Society Stephanie Peacock has visited Stoke-on-Trent to see the
Celebrating a Century of Stoke!
Help us celebrate 100 years of strength, kindness and creativity as a city! Next year will be 100 years since Stoke-on-Trent was elevated to city
The Civil Society Covenant
The Civil Society Covenant The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) and the Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations (ACEVO) are working with the
Crisis Alternative Provision for Stoke-on-Trent & North Staffordshire
Crisis Alternative Provision for Stoke-on-Trent & North Staffordshire Support Unit (MLCSU) is working on behalf of North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust (NSCHT) who are
Change NHS: a health service fit for the future
Change NHS: a health service fit for the future A joint DHSC and NHS England team has been established to deliver a 10-Year Health Plan.
August race riots – Impact in communities: A message from the VCSE Emergencies Partnership
August race riots – Impact in communities The recent race riots across England and Northern Ireland have had profound effects on communities, and we know