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October 6, 2022
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Published by Becky

Great news from Challenge Academy

Our friends at Challenge Academy CIC have some brilliant news to share – Reaching Communities has awarded them £311,000. It’s been great to play a small part in this success. Challenge Academy CIC (community interest company) is a social enterprise
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August 28, 2022
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Published by Richard Moss

Podcast: Talking Social Prescribing – In conversation with Ekho Collective

The Talking Social Prescribing podcast is designed to provide more information regarding the Integrated Plus service, social prescribing in general, and wellbeing information. In this special episode, I visit Ekho Woods at Hawbush Community Gardens in Brierley Hill to speak
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August 22, 2022
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Published by Becky

Building networks and connecting skills and passion to bring a Growing Up Green Festival to Stourbridge

From 24th September-2nd October communities in Stourbridge and beyond can join a host of activities that celebrate action on climate change. From a Repair Cafe on Saturday 24 September to a trip ‘Into the Woods’ on Sunday 2 October, the
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August 8, 2022
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Published by Kate Green

A network to harness support and connections for refugees and asylum seekers across Dudley borough

Dudley CVS stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine, Afghanistan, Syria and people seeking refuge from other countries. People and organisations across Dudley borough have been coming together to help local and international appeals to support those seeking refuge
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July 29, 2022
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Published by John Goodman

Welcoming John to the Dudley CVS team!

I’m writing this as the new ‘boy’, but I’m not that new when it comes to Dudley CVS. Allow me to explain.  Prior to taking up the post of Development Officer I had worked at the National Lottery Community Fund
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July 5, 2022
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Published by Andy

Integrated Plus Newsletter April – June 2022

Take a look at the latest newsletter from Dudley CVS’s Integrated Plus social prescribing service, featuring information and service updates, client stories and how the service is making a difference to the people of Dudley.  Read it here: https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:abe9fd0d-c670-3371-8555-a65a2a53824e
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June 24, 2022
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Published by Grace

Hawbush Community Gardens volunteers receive prestigious national award

Every day, millions of people across the UK are making a difference by volunteering. Each year, outstanding examples of this work are celebrated through the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS). Created in 2002 for the Queen’s Golden Jubilee, QAVS
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June 23, 2022
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Published by Andy

PODCAST: Talking Social Prescribing – Supporting Migrant Groups in Dudley

In our latest Talking Social Prescribing Podcast, Richard from our Integrated Plus team speaks with Grace, a Social Prescribing Link Worker supporting migrant groups in Dudley to discuss how the role differs from the generic social prescribing role, the challenges
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June 20, 2022
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Published by Becky

Thinking about setting up a charity? Take a look at these hints and tips

It’s Small Charity Week. I’d like to share some hints and tips for people who might be thinking about setting up a charity. I’ve been supporting the sector for the past 14 years and I’ve learned lots about setting up
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April 22, 2022
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Published by Grace

The Kindness Economy – How local businesses are giving back to their communities #BeKindDudley

There are businesses across our wonderful borough and beyond that support and engage with a huge range of causes. It may be that their staff collect supplies for the local food bank, or donate a day of their time to
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