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January 12, 2026
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Published by Dudley CVS

Want to have your say about volunteering in Dudley Borough?

Volunteering needs to be considered in a meaningful way that keeps pace with people’s changing needs and aspirations on the one hand and the needs of volunteer-involving groups on the other. We also want to be more ambitious, and for
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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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January 5, 2026
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Published by Dudley CVS

January 2026 volunteering opportunities: Start the year with giving back!

Looking to start your new year by volunteering and giving back? Then you are in the right place! Here you’ll find a range of volunteering opportunities available across the Dudley Borough where you can get involved and make a difference
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December 16, 2025
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Published by Dudley CVS

Disclosure & Barring Service: Free VCSE Workshops

Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) aims to protect the public by helping employers make safer recruitment and employment decisions, and by barring individuals who pose a risk to vulnerable groups from engaging in regulated activity.   Becky Haines is the
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December 12, 2025
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Published by Dudley CVS

Shield Your Business: Cyber Essentials Interactive Workshop

Black Country Housing Group in conjunction with SWEDA are hosting a free 2-hour Cyber Security Workshop for charities and social enterprises. It will take place Wednesday 17th December and run from 10:00 am and 12:00 pm at the Savoy Centre
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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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December 2, 2025
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Published by Dudley CVS

December 2025 volunteering opportunities: Give the gift of time this season!

Looking to volunteer and give back in December? Then you are in the right place! Here you’ll find a range of volunteering opportunities available across the Dudley Borough where you can get involved and make a difference to your community!
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November 20, 2025
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Published by Dudley CVS

Changes for charities coming into force from November and changes to charity accounting and reporting from 2026

The Charity Commission has details of forthcoming changes for charities. Changes are Part of the Charities Act 2022 (coming from 27th November) Changes to charity reporting and accounting (coming from 2026) Charities Act 2022 changes From 27th November, changes come
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