June 24, 2022
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Published by Grace
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
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
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
March 30, 2022
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Published by Grace
A thriving local group in Halesowen – 1st Halesowen Scout Group #BeKindDudley
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
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
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