When Charity meets Politics
It has been an interesting couple of weeks for charity/politics nerds like me; though I am not the only one, nor the most informed or expert by a mile. It’s a bit of a long one this month folks, so get a cuppa first. A number of week’s back, the Arts Council (who is one […]
New Support Staffordshire Members February 2024
We are very pleased to welcome 27 new members to Support Staffordshire. The members were approved at the Board meeting on Thursday 8th February, taking our general members total to 1,303.
Only 1 in 6 rural councils have made use of key affordable housing option
Only a fraction of rural local planning authorities (17%) have made use of Rural Exception Sites, a mechanism introduced to boost the supply of affordable housing in rural areas, according to new research by University College London (UCL) on behalf of the Rural Housing Network1. Rural Exception Sites were introduced in 1991 to enable the development […]
First destination Access guide for Cannock Chase National Landscape
Cannock Chase National Landscape are pleased to launch their first Destination Access Guide. The purpose of the guide is to give visitors more information on accessible leisure activities that can be visited if you have a disability, require assistance with access, or a parent and guardian with small children and a buggy. Helping everyone to […]
Brewers support LGBT+ history month2
Burton Albion is joining football clubs across the EFL to mark LGBT+ History Month by celebrating the importance of inclusion and representation. In doing so, the EFL and PUMA are creating a piece of their own LGBT+ history, unveiling the first rainbow ball to be used in Football League matches. The ball will be used by the […]
Midlands Bowel Cancer Support Group 2024 Meeting Dates
2024 Midlands Bowel Cancer Support Group Meeting Dates, Time & Venue DAY DATE TIME MEETING VENUE Monday 8th January 18:30 – 20:30 Riverside Hotel, Riverside Dr, Branston. Thursday 25th January 10:30 – 12:30 Whittington Village Hall, Nr. Lichfield. Monday 12th February 18:30 – 20:30 Riverside Hotel, Riverside Dr, Branston. Thursday 22nd February 10:30 – 12:30 […]
Friends of Bilbrook Repair Cafes 2024
The Friends of Bilbrook will be offering more free repair cafes in 2024. one on 23rd March 10-1, one on the 22nd June 10-1 and the 26th October 10-1. All sessions are held at Bilbrook Village Hall. Please visit http://www.friendsofbilbrook.org for more info. We have volunteers who will repair bikes, jewellery, clothes, electrical items, sharpen […]
The Chief’s Blog: February 2024
As I have previously flagged, we face an interesting year ahead in terms of politics and public policy. It is widely reported that Labour, led by Keir Starmer, are the next government in waiting and that after what will be 14 years or so of Conservative administration, this will be a major change. It is […]
Asda Foundation – Under 18’s Better Starts Grant
Applications open: 15th January to 1st March 2024Funding for activities & events: up to 1st September 2024 The Under 18s Better Starts (U18 BS) grant is one of three grants within our ‘GrassrootsGrants’ programme, our broadest grant programme which aims to empower our CommunityChampions and grassroots groups to apply for what’s important in local communities. […]
SUPPORTING THE SOCIAL ECONOMY IN THE MOORLANDS
New year, new help for community businesses and social enterprises in the Moorlands Staffordshire Moorlands District Council is funding Support Staffordshire through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) to help people in the Moorlands who are running or planning to set up social enterprises and community businesses. Sarah Roberts is Support Staffordshire’s Social Economy Development […]
