About - Dudley CVS

About us

Dudley CVS's vision is for a borough that has caring, vibrant and strong communities where everyone can fulfil their potential. We try to achieve this through our mission: connecting, inspiring and working alongside people and organisations to achieve resilience and positive change, while championing their value to partners and the wider community.

What we do

We work with anyone within Dudley borough to help realise our vision.

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Who we are

Our staff and teams have enormous passion, skills and decades of experience in working with and engaging communities.

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Placed-Based Work

Our collaborative place-based networks offer a platform for people to share what they think would make their local communities better.

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Our Trustees

Our board of trustees guide Dudley CVS’s work and are responsible for the overall strategy and direction of the organisation.

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Annual Review

Our Annual Review is a snapshot of the year, featuring highlights that demonstrate the impact of our work across Dudley borough.

Latest annual review and accounts

Become a member

Dudley CVS is a membership organisation made up of local and independent non-profit organisations in Dudley borough.

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Learn more about our work

Learn more about how we’re working alongside people and organisations to achieve resilience and positive change.

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Blog

August 6, 2026

Coombeswood Canal Trust: The Hidden Gem at the End of the Canal

There are some places that feel as though they’ve been quietly waiting to be discovered. Tucked away among the industrial estates of Halesowen, Hawne Basin is one of them. At first glance, it is exactly what you might expect from