Worcestershire VCSE Alliance are proud to be supporting National Walking Month this May. Do you want to get involved with this year’s #WalkThisMay Challenge? If so, head to your local authority website and find a walking group near you. Simply attend a walk between Friday 1st May and Thursday 14th May to record your…
We’re pleased to share access to the Worcestershire Funding Portal, an online gateway where community groups, charities and voluntary organisations can find and apply for local funding opportunities. By registering through this portal, you’ll be able to: View current and upcoming grant programmes Receive updates about new funding opportunities Submit…
LoveVolunteering.co.uk is a free, countywide volunteering portal that connects people with great opportunities across Worcestershire. Bringing together volunteering roles from charities, community groups and public sector partners all in one place, making it really easy for people to find ways to get involved in causes they care about. The portal works…
The Worcestershire Alliance are pleased to announce the appointment of Suzy James to the role of Alliance Co-ordinator. Suzy said, "I’m really pleased to be stepping into the role of VCSE Alliance Co-ordinator for Worcestershire. I’ve spent many years working across VCSE, NHS and local government sectors, and I’m passionate about…
Help shape future VCSE training – complete the VCFSE Training Needs Survey by 22 May The Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) Faculty of the Integrated Care System Workforce Academy is carrying out a training needs analysis to better understand the skills, training and development needs of VCFSE organisations…
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…
A newly formed collective of Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise organisations working together to make health service provision stronger and develop partnerships that benefit Worcestershire communities.
