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FREE Webinar: An introduction to LinkedIn for the charity sector
Thu 14 May 2020
Dates Available: 21 May 2020
The charity sector is currently experiencing some of its greatest challenges in modern memory. However, adversity can also be the catalyst for change and a chance to do things differently.
Most of us know how to use Facebook, Twitter and Instagram as we generally use it in our personal life, but the one platform that contains the greatest number of high net individuals is on LinkedIn.
Harnessing the power of the Covid-19 response for long term community benefit
Thu 14 May 2020
Over the last two months, the broad range of urgent responses across Staffordshire has taken many forms, from local authorities working with voluntary sector groups and businesses, to new mutual aid groups setting up in a matter of hours, to the fantastic neighbourly street level support response that has supported and sustained so many who have required it. This could be in terms of helping to get shopping or food deliveries for those unable to leave home, to medication collection from busy pharmacies, reducing loneliness and isolation or even walking a dog or cutting someone’s hedge.
Covid-19 Online Support Sessions
Tue 12 May 2020
Cannock:
Thursday 21 May 2020: 
Cannock Minutes Covid-19 Online Support Session May 2020.pdf
Updates: Coronavirus and diabetes From Diabetes UK
Tue 12 May 2020
UPDATED 11 MAY
We're reviewing our guidance in line with the Prime Minister's announcement on Sunday 10th May. We’ll update this page as soon as possible. While we do this, the most up-to-date information relating to coronavirus where you live can be found at:
A heart warming VE day performance by Shine and Sign Youngsters
Mon 11 May 2020
A Makaton choir has marked VE Day by putting together a heartwarming video of the Vera Lynn classic We’ll Meet Again.
The Shine & Sign choir, which was set up by the charity Liberty for vulnerable young people with SEND to communicate their love of music, has been rehearsing via the video conferencing site Zoom.
The choir has proved to be invaluable for some of its members who have difficulties speaking and communicating. Makaton is a special language programme which uses symbols, signs and speech to enable people to communicate.
Funding & Support from your Community Foundation
Mon 11 May 2020
Up to £80,000 of funding is being made available to Stoke-on-Trent based organisations who are supporting people affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. Funding is available as small grants from The Community Foundation for Staffordshire.
There will be three tiers of grants available;
Tier One - Applications for up to £1000 for small locally based groups who are supporting a specific village or estate. Decisions on these grants will usually be made within 2 working days.
Online Introduction to Autism workshop developed by MPFT to support families
Mon 11 May 2020
The NHS service supporting autistic children and young people in South Staffordshire and their families has developed a new online workshop in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust’s interim Children and Young People’s Autism Service has worked with a number of families to adapt its face-to-face Introduction to Autism session into an easy-to-use podcast-style audio and video workshop.
Charity Bank Resilience and Recovery Loan Fund
Mon 11 May 2020
No closing date specified
Applications are open for the Resilience and Recovery Loan Fund (RRLF) offered by Social Investment Business (SIB). Charity Bank is supporting SIB by helping to deliver the Fund for eligible organisations, who believe the Fund is appropriate for their needs.
Open Letter to All volunteers in Stafford Borough Councillor Jeremy Pert
Mon 11 May 2020
Issued 7 March 2020
Good Morning,
In March the world as we knew it changed for so many people in the UK due to the coronavirus. During that month the country went into lockdown apart from those working to keep vital services going, in the NHS, in social care, in farming, food and distribution and in food retailing to name just a few of our key workers.
I am sure we all want to pay tribute to those who are so actively supporting the fightback against COVID-19, including all these people.
Comic Relief Community Fund (England)
Thu 7 May 2020
This is a rolling programme and applications will be accepted at any time
The Comic Relief Community fund aims to deliver long lasting community driven change while building the capacity of grassroots organisations.
There are two types of grants available: