Local Charity gets Accreditation and Recognition for High-Quality Voluntary Sector Support
Praised for its ability to “challenge the status quo to bring about improvements,” the Stoke-on-Trent-based charity’s leadership and representation has led to national recognition. VAST, the voluntary sector’s local infrastructure organisation (LIO) for Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire, has been awarded the Local Infrastructure Quality Accreditation (LIQA) by LIO membership body NAVCA. After submitting an extensive […]
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 […]
DougieMac Wellbeing Group – Longton Community Fire Station
Open to our patient, carers and family members who can’t get to the hospice and the local community. Our fortnightly community centre group will allow you to gain further support and form friendships with those in a similar position. Learn all about the support and services which are available for people with a life-limiting or […]
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 […]
Leek Building Society Charitable Foundation
Leek Building Society Charitable Foundation was founded in 2021 to support local schemes and good causes across Staffordshire, Cheshire, Derbyshire and Shropshire. The Foundation’s primary purpose is to provide grants and donations up to £5000 that will have a positive impact on the lives of disadvantaged or vulnerable people in our communities. Organisations based within […]
SUPPORT STAFFORDSHIRE ACHIEVES PRESTIGIOUS NATIONAL QUALITY AWARD
Mon 13 Mar 2023 Support Staffordshire has recently been awarded the Local Infrastructure Quality Accreditation (LIQA), a prestigious award provided by the national charity NAVCA. The Accreditation is awarded following a rigorous independent assessment process, and demonstrates the good quality support and development services that Support Staffordshire offers to voluntary organisations and community groups in […]
