We are the largest independent voice for voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations (VCSE) in Staffordshire. We provide free, vital advice and support on volunteering, funding, training, and governance to over 1,200 VCSE members.
A strong and resilient VCSE sector creates a strong and resilient community. Our support enables this, creating a stronger Staffordshire.
What We Do
We develop close associations with key people and organisations within Staffordshire, to develop and promote projects in key areas for the benefit of the community. We do this in the following ways:
Volunteering for all
- Promoting volunteering at events
- Volunteering Brokerage: Promoting volunteer opportunities and matching volunteers to opportunities
- Supported Volunteering
Supporting community and organisation development
- Membership
- Locality Officer support
- Right Start Training and Supportive Communities
- Community Development Support
- Consultancy and training Development
Connecting, convening and collaborating
- Member Census and State of the Sector
- Locality Forums, Cannock Chase Dementia Action Alliance, Staffordshire Village Halls Network,Children, Young People and families
- Healthy Communities Alliance and VAST
- Team Staffordshire
- OUTSIDE
- Healthwatch
- Social Prescribing
- Local Strategic Partnership
Our Cross-Cutting Priorities
Support Staffordshire has recognised three critical and cross-cutting priorities in recent years. All three came about in part as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns. They are Climate Emergency, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, and Staff Health & Wellbeing. These priorities are now fully integrated into our strategic and business plans, and each is supported by a cross-organisation working group.
Taking positive action on all three in a coordinated and planned way will help us to be a happy and effective place to work or volunteer, as well as to further our charitable aims and objectives. In the coming years we will also share more of our learning on these subjects with our members and partners. To find out more about our work please get in touch.
Actively work to increase diversity of Board, management and staff
Raise awareness among staff on anti-racism, equality and diversity
Actively work to increase diversity
ensure zero tolerance of racist and prejudiced behaviours
ensure communications reflect the ethos of the organisation and influence members and wider stakeholders
Climate literacy training for staff
Champion climate action in the voluntary sector in Staffordshire
Support the achievement of net Zero within Support Staffordshire
Build climate resilience within Support Staffordshire
Health and Wellbeing policy
Mental Health First Aiders
Staff Health Needs Assessment
Listening ears Wellbeing Mentor Programme
Bareavement Support in the work place
