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

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

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,

Small Charity Week happens each year. It’s a national campaign to recognise the impact that small charities have. Small Charity Week defines small charities as having an annual income under £1million. In reality, we know that the vast majority of

The Spring into Action fund helps to broaden the Integrated Plus social prescribing offer by providing an opportunity for local not-for-profit organisations to apply for micro-grants. This helps the service to fund sessions based on the needs of people accessing

Small charities play a huge role in the voluntary and community sector. They provide vital services tailored to the communities they support. Small Charity Week is a national campaign to spotlight the massive impact smaller, more local and perhaps less

On a warm, Wednesday evening in late April, I stepped into DY1 in Dudley to a tremendous welcome from the Feelgood Choir, 9 years after first working with the gang to help them become a voluntary group. Back in January,

It’s a pleasure to support an emerging group of volunteers who are keen to bring more community to their local park. Brimming with enthusiasm and ideas, Friends of Swan Pool Park have already brought residents together talked to local schools

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