Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust are delighted to share exciting news about the next step in delivering the WorkWell programme. A dedicated team is now in place for Dudley to drive localised support, community engagement, and impactful delivery of …
Valentine’s Day Event at Wollescote Park
It’s that romantic time of the year again and the fabulous ‘Peaky Blondie’ will be joining the Friends of Wollescote Park in their Sensory Garden for a morning of timeless love songs and romance! Join them on Friday 14th February …
Dudley CVS Achieves Local Infrastructure Quality Accreditation (LIQA)
We are thrilled to announce an exciting development for Dudley CVS. On 28 January, we proudly achieved the Local Infrastructure Quality Accreditation (LIQA), a prestigious quality mark that demonstrates the quality of our offer and impact in supporting local voluntary, …
Voluntary Sector Health and Social Care Network – 4th March 2025
The VCS Health and Social Care Network is aimed at voluntary, community and faith-based organisations (VCFS). It seeks to: – Provide the opportunity for the VCFS to network on health and social care related issues – Provide the opportunity for …
Voluntary and Community Sector Refugee, Asylum Seeker and Migrant Network – 6th March 2025
Since 2022, Dudley CVS has been facilitating a network which brings together voluntary organisations, community groups and system partners to share work they are doing to support refugees, asylum seekers and migrants of Dudley borough. The network was first established …
Step into a fun way to get fit with The People’s Walking Choir!
A unique musical fitness project is helping residents exercise without realising it. The People’s Orchestra (TPO) came up with the idea of free ‘Walking Choirs’ across Sandwell and Dudley. The quirky idea is that those taking part will be so …
Leadership Matters – Black Country
This bespoke leadership programme has been designed for members of the Health and Social Care System across the Black Country and is open to Voluntary Sector, Social Care, Local Authority and NHS staff and volunteers in a leadership role or …
Bereavement Hub
Mary Stevens Hospice offers support to all adults with their grief journey. They would like to welcome anyone who would like support following a bereavement. Their hubs are very gentle and informal and participation in the sessions is always optional, …
January’s funding news
Welcome to January’s funding update. This update is split into two parts. Section A features funders with a local or regional focus. Section B features funders who work across England. In both sections, funders are listed in order of deadline …
Funding Now Open! 2025 REN Community Research for Health Grants
Does your organisation work with people with a story to tell? If so, you may be interested in becoming a community researcher! WVCA is pleased to announce that the next phase of Research Engagement Development (REN) fund is now underway …