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

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

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

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

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

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

Further changes to UK company law come into effect this month (November 2025) as part of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act. The act gives Companies House the power to play a more significant role in tackling economic crime

Dudley CVS’s Group Development Team is holding another of their monthly drop ins – the ideal place for anyone looking to make links in their community. The drop-ins called ‘Communi-teas’ are held in small cafes across the Dudley borough. They

As winter approaches, demand on local health and care services increases — and our communities play a vital role in keeping people well and connected. That’s why the Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust involvement team along with the Dudley Group