Tamworth & District

We know from feedback we receive that one of the most popular benefits of being a member of Support Staffordshire is the opportunity to network with other local charities and community groups in the locality at our qualrtley Local Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Forums.  Although open to anyone interested in the sector they are primarily attended by our members and an excellent way to find out what's happening in the area as well as make useful connections.

Staffordshire Day is back on Wednesday 1st May 2019 and there are loads of ways to get involved!

Organisers Enjoy Staffordshire are looking for events on the theme of ‘Made in Staffordshire’ – could you organise something which celebrates Staffordshire products, food & drink, music, film, people or anything else which could be made in the county?

New for 2019 is the Great Big Staffordshire Quiz, a quiz based on our amazing county which could be hosted by a pub, school, charity or community group. A great way of raising funds for your organisation!

CLICK HERE

To access this training course you must be a member of Support Staffordshire or Staffordshire Council of Voluntary Youth Services.

Everyone who works with food has a special responsibility for safeguarding the health of consumers and ensure that the food they serve or sell is perfectly safe to eat.

CIEH qualifications have been developed to address the growing need to make learning more relevant to specific business environments and meet the National Occupational Standards. 

To access this training course you must be a member of Support Staffordshire or Staffordshire Council of Voluntary Youth Services.

This course has been updated in line with the Care Act 2014

This FREE course is suitable for workers in the health and social care sectors and has been mapped to the CQC Common Induction Standards.

I spent some time out of the office last week, at our National Conference convened by NAVCA. Amongst the great line up of speakers was Baroness Tina Stowell, Chair of the Charity Commission. I have to acknowledge there were warm words about small charities and our support roles as CVSs.

Due to unprecedented financial challenges, the county council is facing some very difficult decisions about the non-statutory services it can continue to fund.  With a £35 million gap in our budget a number of proposals are reluctantly being considered, including the funding of the School Crossing Patrol service after September 2019.