March 30, 2022
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Published by Grace
Many groups make an impact on their local community. Today, we shine a special spotlight on the 1st Halesowen Scout Group, a well-established and thriving local scout group situated just outside Halesowen town centre. The Scout Group has great links
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March 11, 2022
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Published by Andy
A Farewell message from our Funding Officer, Martin
In May 2008 I was given the opportunity to take on a Funding Officer role at Dudley Council for Voluntary Service (Dudley CVS) as part of a new project called Building Blocks scheduled to run for five years. Lottery funding
February 17, 2022
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Published by Grace
How micro volunteering is the perfect way to spread a little kindness: Friends of Saltwells Nature Reserve
Kindness comes in many guises and at its core is helping out other people when they need it, but kindness can extend to neighbourhoods, groups, communities and so much more. To celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Week from 14th to
February 15, 2022
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Published by Andy
Wall Heath Evangelical Free Church funding success
Wall Heath Evangelical Free Church has been part of the Wall Heath community since 1949 and it has come a long way since it started meeting as a small group in someone’s home. The church works with around 2,000 local
February 1, 2022
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Published by Richard Moss
Podcast: Talking Social Prescribing – Learn more about Dudley’s Voluntary Sector Social Prescribing Fund
The Talking Social Prescribing podcast is designed to provide more information regarding the Integrated Plus service, social prescribing in general, and wellbeing information. In Episode 3, I chat with Nicola about her role as Project Development Coordinator for the service
January 13, 2022
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Published by Grace
Let’s be kind to ourselves this January – Take the challenge and ‘find your own medicine’ with The Black Country Blokes
Christmas and New Year is a challenging time for many of us, as we juggle family commitments and tensions, financial struggles, and sometimes being on our own for the entire festive period, but not through choice. The weather is normally
December 20, 2021
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Published by Richard Moss
Podcast: Talking Social Prescribing in Dudley – What is Integrated Plus?
The Talking Social Prescribing podcast is designed to provide more information regarding the Integrated Plus service, social prescribing in general and wellbeing information. We decided to have a podcast as it would provide accessible and easy to process information. The
December 16, 2021
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Published by Lorna Prescott
Dreaming in the dark… of a doughnut
The Earth is resting now and if we can, we must slow down and rest too. It is a good time to settle back into our local environment and appreciate the land and the friends and the neighbours we have
November 11, 2021
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Published by Grace
Let’s celebrate World Kindness Day and start a wave of kindness across Dudley borough
The theme for this year’s Dudley CVS AGM and Awards 2021 was Kindness, celebrating the abundance of kindness in Dudley’s communities and recognising the achievements of individuals and groups of volunteers who stepped up to make a difference during an
November 5, 2021
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Published by Becky
Trustees Week 2021: Some helpful resources for charity trustees
At the end of another Trustees Week, I thought I’d share some of the resources I’ve found which will help trustees, whether they’re new or experienced, to improve the valuable work they do for their charities, every day of the
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