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Winners of the 2019 Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service announced
Thu 13 Jun 2019
A total of 281 organisations from across the UK have received the prestigious award this year including 6 in Staffordshire. It is granted to exceptional volunteer groups across the UK who are making a positive impact on the lives of others.
The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service is the highest award given to volunteer groups across the UK to recognise exceptional service within their communities.
#DoingOurBit
Wed 12 Jun 2019
#DoingOurBit is a new campaign designed to inspire people to do one more small thing to help themselves, their family and those around them.
There's already thousands of people across Staffordshire doing small things that make a big difference, from putting out a neighbour's bin to eating healthier just one day a week.
Small actions add up to make a big difference.
East Staffs CCG - Proposal to Deliver a Centralised Hyper-Acute Stroke Service for Patients
Wed 12 Jun 2019
In March 2018, the formal merger of Burton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Derby Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was approved by NHS regulators to create the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust.
Words of Welcome at Lichfield Library
Wed 12 Jun 2019
The newly relocated Lichfield Library at the Guild of St Mary's Centre in the Market Square is now offering an extra special welcome to all visitors including free refreshments, friendly volunteers and lively chat every Tuesday between 2pm and 4pm. The Library has recently joined the national Places of Welcome network which is made up of small community organisations providing an unconditional welcome and hospitality to local people for at least a few hours each week. The Library launched the new service on Tuesday 11th June and was pleased to meet and greet visitors young and old.
Bursary scheme in memory of Burntwood fundraiser Stephen Sutton open for applications
Tue 11 Jun 2019
A scheme set up in memory of a Burntwood fundraiser to support young people in the town is open for applications.
The 2019 Stephen Sutton Bursary Award is handed out by Burntwood Town Council.
It is aimed at talented young people who live within the boundaries of the town and is split into two age bands – 11-14 years and 15-19 years. Up to £1,000 is available in each age category.
Nationwide Community Grants Programme
Mon 10 Jun 2019
The Nationwide Community Grants programme awards up to £50,000 to local housing projects that will strengthen local communities by supporting the most vulnerable by:
- Preventing people from losing their home
- Helping people in to a home
- Supporting people to thrive within the home environment
Nationwide believes doing what is right by their members and their communities is at the heart of what it means to be a building society. Following a member vote in 2007, Nationwide invests at least 1% of pre-tax profits to support good causes each year.
INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABILITY FOR MICRO AND SME ORGANISATIONS & CHARITIES
Mon 10 Jun 2019
As a small community organisation or charity, implementing an environmental management system isn't always feasible or appropriate, however you still want to remain environmentally sustainable - so what is the compromise?
This workshop will cover a simplistic way to introduce sustainability into your organisation. Using a systemic approach, you will explore ways to realistically implement eco-friendly changes, that may also aid with other cost savings and reduce resource reliance.
Places are limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment using the link below:
Team Staffordshire elections 2019
Mon 10 Jun 2019
We are pleased to announce the results of the Team Staffordshire elections 2019.
The following five candidates were elected following an open ballot of the voluntary sector:
1. David Williams (North Staffordshire YMCA)
2. Ian North (East Staffordshire Family Support)
3. James Russell (AEDdonate)
4. Naomi Pay (Age UK Staffordshire)
5. Sonia Roberts (Landau)
We are particularly pleased to welcome James Russell, who is elected for the first time.
Tamworth gains a new Place of Welcome
Mon 10 Jun 2019
Places of Welcome, the network of community groups which seeks to provide each neighbourhood with somewhere to go for a cuppa, a chat and some support, has another new addition. The latest place to join the network in the Tamworth area is Amington Church on the Green, which opens every Thursday from 2pm until 4pm.
Introducing Consultancy by Support Staffordshire
Fri 7 Jun 2019
Consultancy by Support Staffordshire provides reasonably priced, expertly delivered services to charities and community groups across Staffordshire. These consultancy services are in addition to our membership offer. We are building on our strengths, offering more services and this is giving us more opportunities to support the sector.
Why are we launching this sub-brand?