Latest news
Localise West Midlands consultation
Thu 16 Aug 2018
A West Midlands Voluntary & Community Sector Leaders' Group (WMVCS), of which Support Staffordshire is a member, is urging civil society organisations and groups across the West Midlands region to take part in an important survey which will feed into a local strategy for inclusive growth. This strategy aims to ensure that economic benefits of growth across the West Midlands are transferred equally to individuals and communities.
Garry Jones's blog
Wed 15 Aug 2018
Civil Society Strategy – smoke and mirrors?
Last week saw the launch of the new Civil Society Strategy – building a future that works for everyone (not an altogether unique subtitle). The first such strategy from government in 15 years (and this government has only been in office for 8 years), I do wonder how important we really are to central government these days? But I get ahead of myself; first the positives:
Volunteers Needed
Wed 15 Aug 2018
Could you spare a little time to become a friend to someone who has no one?
Right now there are veterans in the RAF family suffering from loneliness. Often, what can help more than anything is a friendly visit from a like-minded person. Could you become an RAF Association volunteer befriender and help make a positive difference to someones's life?
Contact volunteers@rafa.org.uk or 0800 018 2361
Find out more about our work at rafa.org.uk
Coming To Your Area Soon!
Wed 15 Aug 2018
Dougie Mac is proud to be opening a new shop very soon in the Newcastle under Lyme area. This is great news, building on the success of our other 20 plus shops across Stoke and North Staffordshire. We are looking for motivated friendly people to help support. Also a great introduction for those considering customer services, retail and building confidence.
If you would like to find out more about our Shop Volunteering and the roles that you, or someone you know could get involved.
Finance Support Services
Tue 14 Aug 2018
Support Staffordshire offers one-to-one support on a bespoke basis; either as fixed surgery sessions hour by hour or as part of a longer term piece of consultancy support. Our financial support services include:
Funding Advice Consultancy
Do you require a funding search with tailored bid writing advice? Are you looking at diversifying your income streams and want some support? We can support with a one-to-one session to enable you to consider all types of funding.
Need help with marketing?
Tue 14 Aug 2018
In need of some marketing support? Support Staffordshire's Consultancy team offer a number of marketing support services. For further information or to speak to a member of our consultancy team call 01785 413160 or email consultancy@supportstaffordshire.org.uk
South West Peak Project and Funding Workshop
Fri 10 Aug 2018
Are you a community group based in the South West Peak and do you have a community project you want to develop but don’t know where to start? If you would like help with this and want to know more about funding then join us on Thursday 27 September 2018, 9.45am-2.30pm at Warslow Village Hall for an informative, interactive and useful workshop. The South West Peak Community Grants Scheme can allocate grants of between £500 and £10,000 to a variety of community groups that want to enhance, protect or celebrate the South West Peak.
Lichfield District Safer Community Partnership - Funding available
Wed 8 Aug 2018
Alcohol misuse and mental health intervention project
Lichfield District Safer Community Partnership has allocated up to £14,100 for this project for the period 1 October 2018 to 31 March 2019. There may be an option to extend the funding agreement for a further 12 months upon satisfactory performance and evaluation and subject to available funding.
Cannock Chase DC Corporate Plan 2018-2023
Mon 6 Aug 2018
Earlier this year Cannock Chase District Council consulated with key partners and stakeholders regarding their draft Corporate Plan welcoming comments and discussion on whether you agreed with their proposed priorities and objectives for the next five years. Cannock Chase DC would like to take this opportunity to thank those who responded with their comments on the proposals outlined within the draft document and for your suggestions on how they can best work together to achieve our common goals.
Pot of money available for local infrastructure
Mon 6 Aug 2018
Do you have an infrastructure project that will benefit people from across the district?
Lichfield District Council is inviting organisations to bid for £300,000 of Community Infrastructure Levy funding, in the first funding round.
This is the levy, known as CIL, that developers pay the council to support infrastructure projects across the district.
This could include improvements to roads, local parks, schools and sports and leisure facilities, as well as flood mitigation, health facilities, social and community venues, and low carbon initiatives.