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February 18, 2026
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Published by Lorna Prescott

Gathering Press – drop in screen printing

At CoLab Dudley we’re inviting people to come together for a series of gentle, open printmaking gatherings. Working alongside Laura Onions @ljonions and @gathering_press, a roving screen printing project, the residency will explore how the narratives of place may be translated
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February 6, 2026
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Published by Grace

The Power of young people in volunteering – and how we’re supporting them at Dudley Volunteer Centre

At Dudley Volunteer Centre, we’re keen to support young people aged 16 to 25 to volunteer in diverse and engaging roles. This cohort makes up 20% of our volunteer registrations, with many looking to give back to their local community,
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January 9, 2026
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Published by John Goodman

Celebrating success for CReART Collective CIC

What a successful end to 2025 for CReART Collective CIC! At the beginning of October, they learned that they had been successful in securing funding through Thinking About Business 2.0, a joint initiative of the UK Government, Dudley MBC and
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December 8, 2025
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Published by John Goodman

From Warm Welcomes to Open Doors: Three Years of Community Connection

This summer marked my third year at Dudley CVS, and I’ve been meaning to recognise that milestone with some reflections. But it’s only now, as the end of 2025 comes into view, that I’ve finally had the space to pause
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December 3, 2025
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Published by Becky

Congratulations to Kids Clothes Project!

Local mom Kate Ashby had a simple idea to collect and distribute children’s clothing to families in need. Over the past 6 years, Kids Clothes Project has blossomed. It’s now a trusted referral pathway for people who work with disadvantaged
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October 24, 2025
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Published by Dudley CVS

Dudley CVS AGM and Community Action Awards 2025 – Nurturing Hopes, Dreams and Aspirations

It was wonderful to see so many of you join us for the Dudley CVS AGM and Community Action Awards at Brierley Hill Civic, a special evening celebrating not only incredible community action across Dudley borough, but also the power
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October 6, 2025
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Published by Richard Moss

Integrated Plus Annual Report 2024/25

Dudley CVS’s Integrated Plus is a vanguard social prescribing service that supports residents from the Dudley Borough who present at GP surgeries with non-medical support needs. With over a decade since its inception the service has found innovative ways of
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August 19, 2025
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Published by Katie

Helping each other to thrive: celebrating the success of a peer support network in Dudley

Our Children, Young People and Families team works alongside and supports people and organisations to enable Dudley Borough to be a place where children, young people and families can thrive and reach their potential. The Dudley Family Hubs Peer Support
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July 21, 2025
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Published by Grace

Celebrating the backbone of our community: Highlights from Volunteers’ Week in Dudley Borough

At the start of every June, Volunteers’ Week offers an opportunity for a celebration of volunteers and their impact across the United Kingdom. It is a week of appreciation for those who give their time, skills and support freely to
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May 23, 2025
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Published by Becky

Charities would not exist without trustees. What can we do to improve trustee recruitment?

Charities simply would not exist without their trustees. Yet new research findings published recently suggest that charities are missing out on a huge range of perspectives, skills and experiences. This blog looks at the national and local picture and how
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