January 9, 2026
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Published by John Goodman
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
May 9, 2025
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Published by Grace
Volunteers’ Week is back! How will you be celebrating all things volunteering?
At Dudley CVS, we’re proud to be taking part in Volunteers’ Week 2025, a national celebration of volunteers that starts on the first Monday in every June. This year marks the 41st anniversary of this UK-wide campaign, providing an exciting
April 29, 2025
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Published by John Goodman
Spotlight on Friends of Russells Hall Park
We are fortunate to have some wonderful parks dotted around the borough and in what is surely no coincidence, some very active ‘friends of’ groups looking after them and enhancing their offer. Friends of Russells Hall Park are a fantastic
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