Latest News
Welcome to the the latest news for Staffordshire’s voluntary, charity and social enterprise sector.
DigitAll: essential skills for life, employment, health, and for the future
DigitAll: essential skills for life, employment, health, and for the future Wavemaker is committed to bridging the digital divide for individuals across various age groups
Carers strategy for Stoke-on-Trent
Carers Strategy for Stoke-on-Trent As part of the review of the Stoke-on-Trent City Council and Integrated Care Board Joint All Age Carers Strategy 2021 – 2025 a
Have your say about anti-social behaviour in Stoke-on-Trent
Have your say about anti-social behaviour in Stoke-on-Trent Draft Anti-Social Behaviour Policy Consultation Have your say on how the council deals with Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB)…
‘Get Active’ Summer 2024 Launched with Hundreds of Activities on offer.
‘Get Active’ Summer Campaign Communications Toolkit Help your community get access to hundreds of free fun activities, family events, food and more this summer! Families
VCSE Sector Salary Benchmarking in Stoke-on-Trent 2024
VCSE Sector Salary Benchmarking in Stoke-on-Trent 2024 We know it can be challenging when thinking about recruiting for new roles, budgeting for roles in funding
Cost-of-Living Communications Toolkit for VCSE Groups
Copy and paste content voluntary sector organisations can share on social media to help communities find local cost-of-living support. Cost-of-Living Communications Toolkit for VCSE Groups
Our New Accreditation and for High-Quality Voluntary Sector Support
“VAST has displayed the ability to challenge the status quo to bring about improvements,” they said in their report. “It has done this in a
Patient Safety Partner Vacancies
Information from: Healthy Communities Alliance Patient Safety Partner Vacancies The two Patient Safety Partners (PSP) will represent the patient’s, their carers and family’s voice, and
ICB Board Briefing Paper – June 2024
ICB Board Briefing – June 2024 This briefing details the main areas covered in the ICB Board meeting that took place on 20 June
Transforming the Trent Headwaters
Transforming The Trent Headwaters is an 18-month project led by Staffordshire Wildlife Trust in partnership with VAST and Support Staffordshire amongst others. The project has
Donate your football camp vouchers for kids!
Stoke City Community Trust has partnered with Kellog’s to launch a Kellogg’s Football Camp in the city. There are hundreds of FREE places available for
Local transport charity hits the grant jackpot from National Lottery Community Fund
Local charity Community Link Stafford & District have received a fantastic funding boost from the National Lottery Community Fund in the form of a £20,000
Micro Volunteering and Partnership Working
How partnership and collaboration with other organisations can build an environment in which volunteers can thrive. As part of VAST’s commitment to support individuals from
Celebrating Inclusive Volunteering!
VAST were absolutely thrilled to host an incredibly special day to celebrate Inclusive volunteers… Using six weeks’ worth of ‘Know Your Neighbourhood’ funding VAST carried
Present Struggles, Past Origins: Current Challenges in Volunteering Amidst Two Decades of Decline
The VCSE Barometer Wave 6 Report has been published by Nottingham Business School and Pro Bono Economics. Nottingham Trent University’s Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise
Survive Sexual Assault and Abuse Service: Now covering Stoke-on-Trent!
Survive Sexual Assault and Abuse Service for Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent provides a free, non-judgmental and confidential service for adults, children over the age of 4,
Living my Best Life – A Joint Strategy for Disabled and Neurodivergent People
Staffordshire County Council is currently developing a list of organisations and representatives to support delivery of its newly adopted Disability and Neurodiversity Strategy. If you
Pets, companionship and ageing
Posted on behalf of Beth Johnson Foundation: Would you be interested in taking part in a project to explore the part that animals play as
Changes to mental health support services in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent
Two new Wellbeing Centres are to open in Stoke-on-Trent From 24 June 2024, we will be opening two new Wellbeing Centres in partnership with Changes,
NPC election resource: ‘Partners for Change’
Ahead of the general election, NPC (New Philanthropy Capital) have published ‘Partners for Change’, a set of key recommendations to a new government, about working
New Era Services
New Era is a holistic service tackling domestic abuse across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. It provides consistent emotional support and practical help for victims, their families,