Support Staffordshire Stories: Men’s Shed Lichfield
Linked to the global awareness campaign of Movember (Men’s Health Awareness), here in the U.K there is a specific focus on Men’s Mental Health. The distressing fact remains that suicide is the leading cause of death in men under 50 in the U.K. Although 36% of all NHS referrals for psychotherapies are for men, it […]
A new politics?
Under the previous national Conservative administration, I often found myself wishing the government would just take a bit more interest and consciously consider how to work with the VCSE sector. Overall, I didn’t find myself railing against policies towards the VCSE sector, as we usually felt like an afterthought. Under the new Labour government, I […]
Southwest Staffordshire Citizens’ Advice 85th Birthday
Our Stafford office was the first bureau (as it was known then) to open in Staffordshire in November 1939. The very first Citizens Advice opened on 4th September 1939 in response to the outbreak of war. It was set up as a new nationwide advisory service which would help people navigate the uncertainty, chaos and […]
Staffordshire Green Network – November updates
Case Study – Climate Ambassadors Keele University are the West Midlands Hub for the Climate Ambassadors programme, a DEFRA funded project which supports educational settings create Climate Action Plans. Trained volunteers are matched with educational settings to support them in the following areas: decarbonisation, adaptation and resilience, climate education and green careers, biodiversity. If you […]
Volunteering Adventures on offer at Beaudesert Outdoor Activity Centre.
Set in 120 acres of Cannock Chase Forest in what was once the Beaudesert Estate, not far from Castle Ring, is the Beaudesert Outdoor Activity Centre. It’s not open to the public, however having been gifted to the Scouts, Guides and Youth of Staffordshire it is run as a charitable trust providing outdoor activities and […]
Volunteering – Trick or Treat?
It’s that time of year where people are out and about Trick or Treating, and Bugsy, our Volunteering Bug, will be no exception! Finding the ideal volunteering role for you, or finding the right volunteers for your organisation can be really Tricky, but once found it’s a real Treat! Volunteering is a great way of […]
ICB Briefing Paper October 2024
Please find attached a summary document that details the main areas covered in the ICB Board meeting that took place on 17 October 2024. This summary does not replace the formal minutes of the meeting; they will be signed off at the next formal Board meeting. This summary is intended to support the briefing of […]
Build a Business with Environmental Purpose – Free Event
Biddulph Youth & Community Centre, Thursday 7 Nov, 4 pm – 6 pm Join us for an informative and inspiring session on starting and building a business focused on the environment and sustainability. We all know how important this subject is, and there are many ways businesses can operate around it, from community energy schemes […]
Fundraising Partnership with Zero Waste Medals
Support Staffordshire are excited to announce their latest Fundraising Partnership with Zero Waste Medals. This partnership will help our members find a reliable and quality medal and promotional materials supplier that are affordable. Zero Waste Medals LTD are focused on helping charities and fundraisers get more out of the budget. Producing affordable, sustainable UK made […]
Lichfield City Council Grants 2025/26
The City Council invites applications for grants to be funded from the City Council’s budget each year, with the main application round for payment from 2025/26 funds now open in readiness for being awarded in April 2025. The closing date for applications into this main grants round is 20 January 2025. Grant applications are considered by […]
