October 6, 2022
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Published by Becky
Our friends at Challenge Academy CIC have some brilliant news to share – Reaching Communities has awarded them £311,000. It’s been great to play a small part in this success. Challenge Academy CIC (community interest company) is a social enterprise
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
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 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
October 5, 2021
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Published by Becky
Your chance to get a closer look at a historic building right on our doorstep and meet the people who look after it
If you know Gornal, you might have walked past Ruiton Windmill and thought it was someone’s home. Perhaps you’ve passed it many times and never got a closer look. Maybe you’ve always been curious about it. Well, now’s your chance
July 9, 2021
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Published by Andy
Riverside House successful funding application to the Severn Trent Water Community Fund
In February I met Clare Evans from Riverside House to discuss a funding application to the Severn Trent Water Community Fund. Following our meeting, Clare completed the application and sent it to me for review prior to submission. By way
June 18, 2021
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Published by Becky
Spotlight on Moms Mindful Hub, a small group with a big heart
Moms Mindful Hub is a small, volunteer-led group that’s there for moms, their mental health and wellbeing. The group is brought together by Leonie McDonald, who has been an absolute pleasure to work with over the last ten years or
June 4, 2021
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Published by Becky
We’ve never met in person: Spirit of Djembe and Partners With Industry, two not-for-profits supported during a turbulent year
In March 2020, life as we knew it changed dramatically. As news of Covid-19 became increasingly concerning, Dudley CVS made the decision to suspend face-to-face meetings and we were faced with the task of pivoting to working remotely and holding
May 28, 2021
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Published by Becky
Lots on offer during Small Charity Week and June’s Month of Community
Small Charity Week runs from 14-19 June and is a national campaign to raise the profile of small charities and the big impact they have in our communities. To mark the week, we’ve teamed up with our friends SCVO to
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