Volunteering Opportunities with SARAC
SARAC (Sexual Abuse Rape Advice Centre) offers confidential support for people in Burton, Lichfield, Tamworth, Uttoxeter, Swadlincote and South Derbyshire who are at risk of or have experienced sexual violence and/or rape at anytime in their lives. SARAC (Sexual Abuse Rape Advice Centre) offers confidential support for people in Burton, Lichfield, Tamworth, Uttoxeter, Swadlincote and […]
Support Charity Sector Infrastructure or Lose It, and Lose Out
Wed 23 Aug 2023 Here’s what funders can do to support infrastructure charities. There’s a fashion for supporting work that’s ‘front-line’ or ‘on the ground’, especially from funders but also the donating public and politicians. Which is understandable – that’s where the need seems most urgent and perceptible. But we’re making a big mistake if […]
Leek Building Society Charitable Foundation
Leek Building Society Charitable Foundation was founded in 2021 to support local schemes and good causes across Staffordshire, Cheshire, Derbyshire and Shropshire. The Foundation’s primary purpose is to provide grants and donations up to £5000 that will have a positive impact on the lives of disadvantaged or vulnerable people in our communities. Organisations based within […]
Allied Westminster Village Hall Inspiration Awards
Allied Westminster believe the incredible contribution village, church and community halls throughout rural Britain make to their communities should be recognised and rewarded. This year in 2023, together with Allied Westminster – the home of VillageGuard, the UK’s most popular Village Hall insurance – have launched THE VILLAGE HALLS INSPIRATION AWARDS. The Awards feature three […]
Invitation to Help Look After Cannock Chase
The Cannock Chase National Landscape Partnership is looking to invite new advisors to its governing body – the Joint Committee. As a non-voting partner, your voluntary role will be to advise and influence policies and actions to ensure that the natural beauty of Cannock Chase is conserved and enhanced, and that the designated landscape continues […]
Support Staffordshire Recognises Uttoxeter Volunteer
Rupert Hill, Uttoxeter Knights treasurer and ambassador-at-large, was presented with a certificate recognising his contribution to the voluntary sector by Rachael Anderson from Support Staffordshire at a special open evening hosted by the Knights. Knights Chair Robert Hunt announced at the event that, thanks to funding from the local branch of NFU Mutual Insurance and […]
The Chief’s Blog September 2023
Back to School For many of us this week marks a return to work, as the kids go back to school. For those who bypass this, you will at least notice the unwelcome return of traffic in the morning. It has been a tough few years for everyone associated with school. For teachers they have […]
Winter Wonderland Ball in aid of Support Staffordshire
We are delighted to bring you our Grand Charity Ball for 2023 and this year’s theme is Winter Wonderland, The Chronicles of Narnia! We invite you to join us on a magical journey through 1940’s England through to the mystery of going through the wardrobe into Narnia. This event at the fabulous Keele Hall, will […]
Casual Minibus Driver
Casual Minibus Drivers required to work across Staffordshire on an adhoc basis Split shifts – 6 hrs per day (3 hrs morning/3hrs afternoon) No requirements to work Bank Holidays, weekends or evenings. Are you a driver, enthusiastic, committed and would like to make a difference to local older people? This is a highly rewarding role […]
Esmee Fairbairn Foundation – Grants
Funding is provided by the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation which was established in 1961 by Ian Fairbairn as a memorial to his wife Esmée. Today it is one of the largest independent grant-making foundations in the UK. It aims to improve the quality of life throughout the UK and takes pride in supporting work that might otherwise be […]
