Latest updates from the Alliance

Warm Welcome Spaces in Worcestershire

Do you have a community space that could be used to welcome people looking for warmth and connection? Warm Welcome Spaces open their doors to their local communities, offering everyone a free, warm, welcoming and friendly space. Poverty can compound isolation and loneliness and prevent people from connecting with others. The…

Worcestershire VCSE Alliance Forum 2025/26

We are delighted to be bringing local Forums to you during 2025/26. More details will be shared soon, please keep an eye on this page or subscribe to our newsletter for updates. What is the Worcestershire VCSE Alliance Forum?  The Forum meets regularly throughout the year and welcomes all VCSE…

Read our 2024-2025 Annual Report

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…

Direct Payment Support – Market Engagement Invite

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…

Research Engagement And Community Health: A call to action

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…

The Civil Society Covenant

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 NHS 10-Year Plan

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…

Exciting Trustee opportunity – Worcestershire Community Foundation

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,…