How a seed of an idea has blossomed: The community bringing the Growing Up Green Festival to families in Stourbridge and Brierley Hill

The Growing Up Green Festival returns on 1oth-18th June. It brings an enormous range of events and activities that celebrate action on climate change to people of all ages. From two big launch events in Stourbridge and Brierley Hill on …

Building networks and connecting skills and passion to bring a Growing Up Green Festival to Stourbridge

From 24th September-2nd October communities in Stourbridge and beyond can join a host of activities that celebrate action on climate change. From a Repair Cafe on Saturday 24 September to a trip ‘Into the Woods’ on Sunday 2 October, the …

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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 …

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Conversations with the funder – Black Country ESF Community Grants

Last week we held a third ‘Meet the Funder’ event for not-for-profit organisations across Dudley borough. This time we welcomed Ruth Burgess, Grant Manager at Black Country ESF Community Grants. We were also joined by not-for-profits from across the Black …