Biffa Award Main Grants Scheme – Rebuilding Biodiversity
The Biffa Award Rebuilding Biodiversity theme provides grants for conservation projects located within 15 miles of a significant Biffa Group Ltd operation or within 10 miles of a landfill site, with the aim of protecting and enhancing the environment so that it can adapt to threats such as climate change. Grants of £10,000 to £75,000 […]
Biffa Award Main Grants Scheme – Cultural Facilities
Part of the Biffa Award’s Main Grants Scheme, the Cultural Facilities theme aims to improve recreation, interest and education. The funding is for projects located within five miles of a significant Biffa Operation or within 10 miles of an active Biffa Landfill site in England or Northern Ireland. The project could be based within a […]
Biffa Award Main Grants Scheme – Community Buildings
The Biffa Award Community Buildings theme provides grants to improve community buildings such as village halls, community centres and church halls within five miles of a significant Biffa Operation or within 10 miles of an active Biffa Landfill site with the aim of encouraging and enhancing community involvement. Grants of between £10,000 and £75,000 are […]
Energy Resilience Fund
The Energy Resilience Fund is finance to enable community and social enterprises to retrofit energy generating/saving technology on community owned or managed buildings, with an initial focus on stabilising or reducing energy costs. Fund Offer: Eligibility: Blended grant and loan funding is available. There are two funding application stages: The loan repayment term is twelve […]
Social Prescribing Case Study March 2024
A patient was referred to the Social Prescribing service by their GP after being threatened with eviction from their flat, which was having an impact on their mental health. After speaking with the patient it was evident to the Social Prescribing Link Worker (SPLW) there were a number of issues. The patient was on a […]
Social Prescribing case study – September 2023
One member of the Social Prescribing team initially held a drop-in at Leek Livestock Market to promote the service and offer advice and signposting. The majority of people passing through the doors were over 55 with many still farming in their 70s and 80s. Almost all were out of area, living in Derbyshire and Cheshire. […]
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 […]
Lichfield and Tamworth Chamber of Commerce Chosen Charity – APPLY NOW – Deadline Wednesday 13th March
Lichfield & Tamworth Chamber of Commerce and our members are due to choose our next charity partner for a period of two years from April 2024 until March 2026. We welcome applications from organisations large and small with a history of supporting the communities of Lichfield and Tamworth. A key aspect of the partnership will see our charities being the […]
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.
Volunteering Drop in Sessions starting at Cannock Library 1st March
Ever wondered about what volunteering involves? Where to start? How to volunteer? Don’t worry, the Volunteering Team are here to help! We’ll be holding drop in sessions at Cannock Library on the first Friday of the Month where you can pop in and have a chat to us. Starting on 1st March, we’ll be at […]
