A place to find our about community action, good causes, charities, nonprofits, social enterprises and voluntary groups in Dudley borough. Have you ever wanted to learn more about good causes right on your doorstep in Dudley borough? This is your …
Recruiting trustees for your charity (a session for Small Charity Week)
Discover what strategies you could use to recruit trustees for your charity When: Wednesday 21st June, 10.30am Where: Virtual session on Zoom If you’re finding it difficult to find new trustees for your charity, you’re not on your own. Trustees …
Welcome to the sector, 28 June 2023
A place to find our about community action, good causes, charities, nonprofits, social enterprises and voluntary groups in Dudley borough. Have you ever wanted to learn more about good causes right on your doorstep in Dudley borough? This is your …
Welcome to the sector, 23 May 2023
A place to find our about community action, good causes, charities, nonprofits, social enterprises and voluntary groups in Dudley borough. Have you ever wanted to learn more about good causes right on your doorstep in Dudley borough? This is your …
Join the Friday Fun in Wollaston with the Fun Club
If you’re at a loose end on Fridays, why not join Fun Club? If you’re a dab hand at arts and crafts or a budding actor, or you’d just like to meet new people, socialise or help out simply by …
Great news from Challenge Academy
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 …
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 …
Updated Covid-19 guidance for not-for-profits
On Wednesday 8 December, the Prime Minister gave a statement on COVID-19 and the Omicron variant. The Prime Minister confirmed that the government will move to Plan B in England. Dudley Council has updated its guidance for not-for-profits in the …
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 …
Conversations with the funder – Enovert Community Trust, The National Lottery Community Fund and Severn Trent Community Fund
Following our first online ‘Meet the Funder’ event with Lloyds Bank Foundation, we held another focusing on three funders a few days later. This time, the ‘Meet the Funder’ event welcomed and heard from Angela Haymonds from Enovert Community Trust, …