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September 28, 2026
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Published by Dudley CVS

Funding opportunity: Apply for a £1,000 unrestricted grant

The easyfundraising Impact Fund is back for a second round, offering unrestricted grants of £1,000 to UK not-for-profit organisations. The grant size has doubled in value from the first round, giving even more support to organisations making a difference in their
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September 21, 2026
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Published by Dudley CVS

Find your next volunteer opportunity today!

Looking to make a difference with your time? 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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September 10, 2026
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Published by Dudley CVS

Kids Clothes Project Christmas campaign

Our friends at Kids Clothes Project and Random Act of Kindness Black Country CIC have launched a campaign to donate toys to children at Christmas. The good causes are seeking: Donations of toys or money A secure drop-off point to
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September 9, 2026
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Published by Becky

From the ashes: An even better Fens Pool Community Centre emerges

A couple of weeks ago I visited Fens Pool Community Centre. The last time I met with trustees and volunteers was in a local coffee shop. The centre had been all but completely destroyed by a fire in August 2025.
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September 8, 2026
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Published by Katie

Dudley Young Health Champions create national NHS film explaining Martha’s Rule

Dudley Young Health Champion from King Edward VI College, Stourbridge, have created a film to help people across England understand Martha’s Rule and how to use it when they are concerned about a loved one in hospital. The film will
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August 27, 2026
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Published by Katie

Changes to DBS September 2026

From 1 September 2026, the supervision exemption for regulated activity with children is removed. We’ve pulled together information to help guide your organisation through these changes. The current rules state that paid workers or volunteers who carry out specific activities
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August 6, 2026
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Published by John Goodman

Coombeswood Canal Trust: The Hidden Gem at the End of the Canal

There are some places that feel as though they’ve been quietly waiting to be discovered. Tucked away among the industrial estates of Halesowen, Hawne Basin is one of them. At first glance, it is exactly what you might expect from
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July 17, 2026
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Published by Richard Moss

From Feeling Overwhelmed to Looking Forward: Destiny’s Social Prescribing Journey

When 24-year-old Destiny was referred to Integrated Plus by Dudley Talking Therapies, she was looking for social support and free activities to help improve her wellbeing. However, it quickly became clear that there were several interconnected challenges affecting her daily
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July 13, 2026
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Published by Becky

Restoring wellbeing, building community, providing hope: The Afiyya Foundation’s journey

For families experiencing hardship across Lye, Dudley borough and the wider West Midlands, timely support can make all the difference. That’s why we’re delighted that The Afiyya Foundation has officially become a registered charity, opening new opportunities to provide hope,
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