We’re pleased to share some important developments within the Worcestershire VCSE Alliance. Governance and Management Update The Alliance is building a closer working relationship with Community Power CIO, who deliver similar services in Herefordshire. For the next 12 months, Community Power will operate across both counties, working alongside the Alliance…
The New Procurement Act 2023 takes full effect from the 25th February 2025 and applies to all public sector procurement activities undertaken in the UK, and aims to simplify and improve the procurement process. Bring your lunch and join us on Thursday March 27th to learn more about what this could mean…
Bring along your best ideas (and your lunch) to the Worcestershire Community Wellbeing Roles Quarterly Get Together, your input is important! Join us and Holly Johnson (PCN Operations Manager, Droitwich, Ombersley and the Rurals) on Thursday 20th March 2025, 12.00pm-1.30pm as we discuss: Workwell, helping people with health conditions or disabilities find…
We are pleased to invite Expressions of Interest from Worcestershire-based voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector organisations to lead the next phase of Research, Engagement, and Community Health (REACH) programme. The REACH programme aims to increase participation in health and social care research among communities that experience health inequalities…
The Communities team at Wychavon District Council would like to invite you to their Community Network Conference, aimed at supporting voluntary, community and social enterprise groups across the district. The theme this year is Building Better Connections. This free, in-person conference will take place on the 6th March, 2024 at The Civic Centre, Pershore from 08:45 to 12:40, with…
This 2 day course is designed for senior healthcare professionals in primary and secondary care. Course Lead: Sue Thurston Originally developed by the National Cancer Action Team, the programme is transferable into other areas of care where advanced levels of communication skills are needed to initiate complex conversations and when…
NASP are inviting practitioners, provider organisations, social prescribing link workers, and community connectors offering nature-based activities to share their insights in a short survey. This survey will help the cross-government ‘Preventing and Tackling Mental Ill Health through Green Social Prescribing’ programme understand the skills and workforce development needs in this important sector.…
Thinking of applying for funding, but pressed for time or not sure where to start? Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools could help. According to the 2024 Charity Digital Skills Report, 61% of charities are already using AI. However, The Status of UK Fundraising 2024 Benchmark Report found that almost 70% of…
Active Herefordshire and Worcestershire have spaces left on the Mental Health Skills for Managers course. This is a course created by Mental Health First Aid England for people managers; designed to empower conversations with team members and signpost to appropriate support.Course Objectives: Feel confident having open conversations about mental health…
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.
