The Chief’s Blog August 2023
We live in interesting times. Derived from a saying of uncertain origins, and often sounding like a positive, but actually more probably meaning ‘interesting’ as in ‘troubled’ times. In my lifetime this certainly feels as true as it ever has been: climate emergency, war in Europe and worldwide, biodiversity in crisis, human rights violations, polarised […]
Fundraising Partnership with D2NA
Support Staffordshire are pleased to announce their latest partnership with cyber security experts D2NA. D2NA are a local cyber security experts that have been established since 2005. Using their expert knowledge that has been built up over the years, they are one of the best at helping businesses and organisations maximise the most from their […]
Opportunities and Offers through Fundraising Partnerships
Here at Support Staffordshire we believe in working in partnership with local businesses and as part of that, we are able to give our members exclusive offers, such as free workshops from experts. You can find out more in this article. To take advantage of any of these offers or workshops, please quote that you are […]
YMCA Burton press release – Else Solicitors raises money for YMCA
Else Solicitors – a Burton-based law firm – called on businesses to help their local YMCA recently by joining Else’s charity football tournament and golf day, which attracted local and regional businesspeople. The football event which took place at the Burton Rugby Club saw seven teams play knock out games, with the top four teams […]
Healthwatch Staffordshire Engagement Fund
The purpose of Healthwatch Staffordshire Engagement fund is to support the patient/resident feedback around those voices that are often not heard. Healthwatch is focused on hearing the voices of those within seldom heard. We want to hear about their experiences on Health & Social Care positive and negative. These include: NHS Trusts, NHS Foundation Trusts, […]
Community Safety Day, Tamworth – Book now – Saturday 9th September 2023
Fri 11 Aug 2023 Book now – Saturday 9th September 2023 Community Safety Day, Tamworth What does your organisation/department do? What does the public think you do? Do they know you exist? Do you need to educate the public on your roles in community safety? Do you need to get some volunteers through a recruitment drive for […]
Maternity services Engagement in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent
Since summer 2019, NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICB have been working with patients and the public to gather views about maternity services in the area. Following our engagement work in 2019/20, we reached out to organisations and local stakeholders in 2021 to find out how services had changed for patients as a result of the […]
HOPE – Parent Peer Support
If you’re a parent who has supported your child/teen through emotional wellbeing challenges we’d love to hear from you. We provide training over 6 sessions via zoom and then need just 1 hour a week from you. In this hour you’ll chat virtually to a parent struggling with a similar challenge and share your life […]
Volunteer Drivers needed for The Voluntary Car Scheme – Lichfield and Cannock Chase
The Voluntary Car Scheme for Lichfield and Cannock Chase has been supporting the local community for many years to attend medial appointments. Based in Burntwood, they rely on volunteer drivers to use their own cars to take people to health-related appointments. This is a lifeline to many people who would otherwise be unable to attend […]
In Kind Direct – Cost of Living support – for households and community groups
In Kind Direct is a charity that redistributes consumer products donated by companies, like toilet roll, cleaning products, toothpaste, shampoo, laundry supplies, baby essentials, household items, clothing and toys. Delivered to your door for a fraction of the retail price, saving your organisation money that will help your services reach more people. Last year alone we provided the equivalent […]
