Latest updates from the Alliance

Worcestershire VCSE Alliance - Annual Report - June 2024 - June 2025 Discover how the Worcestershire VCSE Alliance has strengthened partnerships, amplified community voices, and driven forward inclusive change across the Integrated Care System. From bold leadership transitions to grassroots innovation, this year’s report highlights our progress, challenges, and aspirations…

Herefordshire and Worcestershire’s Suicide Prevention Programme has funded a series of online Suicide in the Media Advice Sessions delivered by Samaritans. The sessions are free for anyone living or working across Herefordshire or Worcestershire who might communicate publicly about suicide.   These sessions will cover how to talk about suicide…

Direct payments are intended to give individuals greater choice and flexibility to arrange and manage their care and support needs, through the receipt of regular funds from the Local Authority. For some people, choosing a Direct Payment may not be an option without support. The Council has engaged with Personal…

Community First is delighted to be working with the Worcestershire VCSE Alliance to deliver the next phase of the Research, Engagement, and Community Health (REACH) programme.  The mission of REACH is to improve health and wellbeing outcomes and address health inequalities through cohesive, targeted and research-informed support for communities in…

As part of the Worcestershire VCSE Alliance, we've seen first hand how vital strong relationships are between the voluntary sector and statutory authorities. Local infrastructure organisations play a crucial role in bridging communities with local councils, health systems, and other public services. Now, the government is signalling a major shift…

The newly released NHS 10-Year Plan sets out a bold vision to reform the system—transforming how care is delivered and who delivers it. This has significant implications for the VCSE (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise) sector, which is now positioned as a vital partner in shaping the future of health…

Herefordshire and Worcestershire’s Suicide Prevention Programme has funded a series of online Suicide in the Media Advice Sessions delivered by Samaritans. The sessions are free for anyone living or working across Herefordshire or Worcestershire who might communicate publicly about suicide.   These sessions will cover how to talk about suicide…

The Worcestershire Community Foundation is looking for two new trustees to join the Board. We are one of the leading grant makers in Worcestershire; we act as a conduit to local philanthropy, linking private and public funders with community projects across the county. We are an accredited member of UKCF,…

Worcestershire Community Foundation is launching a new round of the Strengthening Worcestershire Fund to support local communities through small grants, positively impacting all areas of the county.  Round 2 of the Fund opens on Tuesday 15th July 2025. The aim of the Strengthening Worcestershire Fund is to support disadvantaged local communities…

Worcestershire County Council are doing a series of events to help the VCSE sector be ready for commissioning and contract opportunities. Following on from the successful Understanding the New Procurement Act 2023 session in March, we are delighted to hold this lunchtime information session to: Discover how to find out about tender opportunities…