Understanding and Strengthening the VCSE in Worcestershire is a research project lead by Worcestershire VCSE Alliance and funded by Worcestershire County Council. The aim of this research is to build an evidence-based understanding of the key strengths of the sector, alongside robust evidence of impact. The research outputs will focus on…
This month saw the inaugural meeting of REACH (Research Engagement and Community Health) Worcestershire! REACH Worcestershire, a Worcestershire Alliance initiative, brings together VCSE organisations and Community Wellbeing Roles with The Research and Development Team at Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health & Care NHS Trust. Our mission is to improve health and…
Come join us at The Guildhall Worcester for an exciting event discussing the Local Nature Recovery Strategy and how community groups can get involved! Open to anyone involved in local community groups across Worcestershire with a focus on the environment and/or access to nature, such as 'friends of' groups, residents' associations and…
The Strengthening Communities Team at Worcestershire County Council have produced a round-up of grants available in Worcestershire. Download the round-up here : Local-Grants-Feb-24Download To view details you will need to register, for FREE with Open 4 community. Open 4 Community provides access to a searchable database of funding opportunities from…
Worcestershire County Council has a free information service from Sight Concern called Sensory Matters. Sensory Matters service launched in October 2023 providing information, advice and guidance to anyone in Worcestershire who is blind, vision impaired, Deaf, hard of hearing, have dual sensory loss or is deafblind. A team of Sensory Impairment Advisors…
The 7Stars Foundation is offering grants of up to £2,500 for registered charities across the UK to deliver projects and activities that support young people aged 16 years and under, prioritising themes of abuse, addiction, child carers and homelessness.Funding is offered across the following streams: Project grants of up to…
Voluntary, charitable and community groups in Bromsgrove District have until noon on Tuesday April 9 to bid for up to £1,000 for their local projects. The Equality Small Grants Scheme from Bromsgrove District Council makes funding available for activities that benefit the community issues and challenge inequality, advanced equality, and/or…
If you run a community group, charity or social enterprise organisation in Worcester and would like to meet potential new volunteers, be sure to attend Worcester Community Action Volunteer Expo 2024! Date: Friday 14th June 2024 Venue: The Guildhall, High St, Worcester. WR1 2EY Times open to the public: 10.00am…
Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training - new dates announced for April, May, June and July Tier 1 – one hour online session:For people who require general awareness of the support autistic peopleor people with a learning disability may need. This includes all back officeand managerial staff Tier 2 – one day…
VCSE organisations active in Worcester City are invited to contribute to the Working Group - Reducing Health Inequalities. The mission of the Working Group is to narrow the life expectancy gap between people living in affluent and less affluent areas in Worcester City by April (date to be agreed 2027) through two objectives…
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.
