Dudley CVS provides specific support to voluntary, community and faith organisations (VCFOs) working with children, young people and families. This can be via dedicated one-to-one support or through training workshops.  

The type of support provided includes areas which are common to all VCFOs. We have produced dozens of helpful fact sheets which cover everything from constitutions to cash flow and charity registration to planning.   

In addition to general support, Dudley CVS provides explicit support in safeguarding, child protection and other areas relevant to working with children, young people and families. Children’s Services also facilitates a support network for VCFOs  working with children, young people and families

Ofsted has released a report following an inspection of safeguarding and looked after children services in Dudley.

A short summary of the key points where the Dudley voluntary sector is mentioned in the Report can be viewed from the link below:

Summary of key points

The full Ofsted report can be viewed or downloaded from the link below

http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/local-authorities/dudley