Allotment Volunteers growing in Cannock
The Friends of Cannock Stadium Park are looking to grow their amazing team of Allotment Volunteers at their plots just off Lovatt Place. The lovely summer weather means that the plots need much more attention. Would you be willing to come along and lend a hand? No gardening experience or knowledge is necessary, and all […]
Community Connectors needed in Cannock area
Did you know that Cannock Chase District has some of the lowest statistics for people surviving treatable health conditions? Support Staffordshire’s Community Officer Michelle is on a mission to eradicate these health inequalities and is looking for volunteers to join her team of Community Connectors. These community champions will be out and about, listening to […]
Staffordshire County Council – Climate Action Fund
Staffordshire County Council is dedicated to cutting greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change and acknowledges the necessity of adapting to our evolving climate. Working together to reduce climate change impacts across Staffordshire is a top priority. The Climate Change Action Fund offers financial assistance to local communities to build resilience and reduce Staffordshire’s contributions […]
Edgar E Lawley Foundation
Grants are available for UK-registered charities for projects that benefit the old, young and disabled. The next deadline for applications is 31 October 2024. The scheme is intended to support small charities that engage in community projects and run projects for the benefit of disadvantaged groups. In particular, the Foundation would like to fund projects […]
Stobart Sustainability Fund
Grants are available to UK non-profit organisations, community groups and educational institutions for projects that address climate change, reduce carbon emissions or protect the environment. The funding is intended to support community-led sustainability projects and initiatives by non-profit organisations, community groups and educational facilities. The Stobart Sustainability Fund aims to help these groups transform their […]
Youth Opportunities Fund – Grants Available For Young People
The Youth Opportunities Fund awards small grants of up to £500 to support young people aged 14 to 25 and living within 20 miles of Stoke-on-Trent. The aim of the Fund is to help to break down barriers that may stop young people achieving their full potential, and to help them take advantage of opportunities […]
Local Resilience
The Southport attack is a horrifying incident that leaves all parents and the wider community deeply worried. Our thoughts and sympathies go to the families involved and the community of Southport. If you want to give, then please follow this link to the official fundraising page here. Our Local Resilience Team have collected some useful […]
Community Resilience Resources
With the horrendous news of the knife attack stabbings and murders in Southport Resilience & Rural Support Staffordshire Senior Development Officer Michelle Cliff provides resources and guidance on what individuals and groups can do to help themselves and the community. Launched in 2022, ProtectUK is a new central hub for counter terrorism and security advice. […]
The Health Equity Network
Since 2021, Legal & General and the Institute of Health Equity have worked together to explore the role of business in reducing health inequalities in the UK. Based on learnings from our partnership, we are pleased to share that Legal & General are launching a £3 million fund offering grants of up to £75,000 to […]
Staffordshire Green Network – August updates
Case Study – Rethinking Health As part of Support Staffordshire’s Healthy Communities project in South-East Staffordshire, we held some workshops with different community groups in Burton and Lichfield, exploring the topic of health in communities, and how extremes in weather affect our lives and wellbeing. The rich conversations ranged through discussing food, housing, travel and […]
