North Staffordshire Environment Fund – New Grants Programme Now Open!
Are you: – Part of an organisation based in or working in Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme or the Staffordshire Moorlands AND – Delivering projects to create a healthier and more environmentally sustainable future? If so, you may be eligible to apply for a grant of up to £5,000. Grants are available for projects that have positive outcomes for […]
Adult Community Mental Health
The Community Mental Health Framework for Young Adults and Older Adults (CMHF) model means that NHS community mental health services will be developed with community organisation working together in a seamless way, with people who use services at the centre of service provision and much more involved in their own care and support. The aim […]
Leek Building Society Charitable Foundation
The Leek Building Society Charitable Foundation was established by Leek Building Society in 2021. Grants are provided and independently administered by the Charitable Foundation. Grants of up to a maximum of £5,000 are available. Grants can be used as match funding towards 50% of the total cost. Grants are available to charities and community organisations based […]
Bentley Advancing Life Chances Small Grants Programme
The fund aims to support vulnerable, disadvantaged or under-represented communities in areas where Bentley has a corporate presence by providing small grants to charities working with local people. The Bentley Advancing Life Chances Small Grants Programme is provided by Bentley Motors and is being administered on its behalf by Charities Aid Foundation. Grants of between […]
Give-Away Day as Local VCSE Organisations Benefit from over 7,000 item donation
A give-away day, organised by VAST, saw voluntary and community sector organisations benefit from a huge range of free pottery items, donated by Steelite International. Over the course of the day, which was held at the Dudson Centre, 47 local organisations were able to choose from a range of donated items, including plates, mugs and […]
Timeline of LGBT+ History for Stoke and Staffordshire
Support Staffordshire members ‘The Older LGBT+ people’s group’ has put together a timeline of LGBT+ history for Stoke and Staffordshire on their website. Have a look here It’s a really well done collection and worth everyone reading.
New Volunteering Roles at Read Easy UK
Read Easy UK is a charity which offers free one to one coaching for adults who struggle to read. Most of us take reading for granted, but 2.4 million adults in England alone cannot read at all or can barely read. Read UK’s vision is for all adults in the UK to have the literacy […]
Do you want to take part in Vegan Volunteering around Stafford or Stoke?
Do you want to take part in vegan volunteering around Stafford or Stoke? We have an ever-growing Community Network of vegans just like you, who have a passion to volunteer and promote veganism where they live. Every month, our Network choose from a range of outreach tasks. These could include town centre stalls, writing to […]
Spend Father’s Day on the Trent Valley Way
Looking for a fun, free and Father’s Day friendly activity? Look no further! On 16th June, local rivers charity Trent Rivers Trust will host the FREE Trent Valley Way relay. Run or walk through Stoke and see the baton handovers at Hanley Park, Stoke City Football Club and World of Wedgwood. Enjoy a nature walk […]
Awards for Local Voluntary Sector Celebrate the Dedication of Charities and Community Groups
In January 2024, charities, voluntary organisations and community groups in Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire will be rewarded for their hard work in local communities. The Totally Stoked Awards 2024 is a celebration of the local Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector in Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire. Together with local partners and sponsors, VAST will […]
