If you know Gornal, you might have walked past Ruiton Windmill and thought it was someone’s home. Perhaps you’ve passed it many times and never got a closer look. Maybe you’ve always been curious about it. Well, now’s your chance …
New Dudley CVS podcast: Why funding bids can fail
Martin and Becky talk about why funding bids can sometimes fail. Bringing together a list pitfalls and mistakes direct from funders and sharing their own experiences of what turns funders off, this episode will hopefully help you to improve your chances when you’re bidding for grant funding
Spotlight on Moms Mindful Hub, a small group with a big heart
Moms Mindful Hub is a small, volunteer-led group that’s there for moms, their mental health and wellbeing. The group is brought together by Leonie McDonald, who has been an absolute pleasure to work with over the last ten years or …
We’ve never met in person: Spirit of Djembe and Partners With Industry, two not-for-profits supported during a turbulent year
In March 2020, life as we knew it changed dramatically. As news of Covid-19 became increasingly concerning, Dudley CVS made the decision to suspend face-to-face meetings and we were faced with the task of pivoting to working remotely and holding …
Lots on offer during Small Charity Week and June’s Month of Community
Small Charity Week runs from 14-19 June and is a national campaign to raise the profile of small charities and the big impact they have in our communities. To mark the week, we’ve teamed up with our friends SCVO to …
Conversations with the funder – Black Country ESF Community Grants
Last week we held a third ‘Meet the Funder’ event for not-for-profit organisations across Dudley borough. This time we welcomed Ruth Burgess, Grant Manager at Black Country ESF Community Grants. We were also joined by not-for-profits from across the Black …
Conversations with the funder – Enovert Community Trust, The National Lottery Community Fund and Severn Trent Community Fund
Following our first online ‘Meet the Funder’ event with Lloyds Bank Foundation, we held another focusing on three funders a few days later. This time, the ‘Meet the Funder’ event welcomed and heard from Angela Haymonds from Enovert Community Trust, …
Conversations with the funder – Lloyds Bank Foundation
Catch up with our session with the Lloyds Bank Foundation to find out more about its funding priorities for Dudley borough. Recorded on 16 March 2021, available as a audio only or a video.
Make an impact for a small charity: Become a trustee of ARC-AID
Are you interested in becoming a charity trustee? Do you have the skills to make a big impact to a small charity? Do you want to help lead campaigns that raise awareness for people and families affected by industrial cancers …
Make a difference in Pensnett: Help to breathe new life into Fens Pool Community Centre
Are you passionate about bringing the community together? Do you believe that residents can lead, organise and create projects that bring life to a community? Do you have skills, passion and time to give to make things happen and help …