Latest News
Welcome to the the latest news for Staffordshire’s voluntary, charity and social enterprise sector.
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
Extensive support on claiming Pension Credit rolled out as city council ramps up help on ‘Cost of Living’ crisis
Extensive support on claiming Pension Credit rolled out as city council ramps up help on ‘Cost of Living’ crisis Stoke-on-Trent City Council is committing further
New VCSE Podcast ICYMI Now Live
New VCSE Podcast ICYMI Now Live! ICYMI (In Case You Missed It) Podcast Episode 1 Now Available. Listen to episode 1: Hear Episode 1
Homelessness in Stoke-on-Trent Consultation
Homelessness in Stoke-on-Trent Consultation Invitation to tell Expert Citizens CIC what you think about homelessness in Stoke-on-Trent Event Date: Thursday 31st October 2024 Time: 10:00
Building Connections in Stoke: VCS Capacity Building on Loneliness
Building Connections in Stoke: VCS Capacity Building on Loneliness Dates: 7th and 8th November 2024 Time: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm on both days Venue:
Supporting people going without hygiene products?
Supporting people going without hygiene products? Imagine this: Last week you ran out of toothpaste and you haven’t brushed your teeth since. Today, money is
Sustainable Ventures Providing Community Lifelines
Sustainable Ventures Providing Community Lifelines Business Consultants from a community charity are helping organisations to not only be more sustainably aware – but to save
Stoke-on-Trent City Council needs your help in developing a Local Plan
Stoke-on-Trent City Council needs your help in developing a Local Plan City Council is in the process of developing a Local Plan. As part of
Children and young people event planning survey
Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System, which includes our partner organisations working in health and local authorities, identified a
School Uniform Support in Stoke-on-Trent
School Uniform Support in Stoke-on-Trent Do you host or run a school uniform bank? School uniform is a worry for a lot of parents and
Concerns about disinformation, discrimination and violence: support and resources
Concerns about disinformation, discrimination and violence: support and resources Together with Support Staffordshire, we are building a list of resources to support the voluntary, community
Successful Recruitment Process Sees New Trustees Join VAST
Successful recruitment process sees new trustees join VAST We were delighted to welcome seven new trustees the VAST board recently, with a special introductory day
VCSE Barometer Report
VCSE Barometer Report Treatment for the charity sector’s unhealthy status quo: An analysis of the VCSE Sector Barometer, in partnership with NTU National VCSE Data
Join the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent People’s Panel
Join the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent People’s Panel The Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board is looking for organisations or groups who support people with a
Give-Away Day as Local VCSE Organisations Benefit from over 7,000 item donation
Give-Away Day as Local VCSE Organisations Benefit from over 7,000 item donation Our give-away day on 8th August saw voluntary and community sector organisations benefit