Whittington & Fisherwick Fund
You can apply for a grant of up to £2000. The former name of this fund was the Whittington Poor Fund, and it was held by a local panel within the village of Whittington. This fund transferred to the management of The Community Foundation in 2016 with the support and recommendation of the Charity Commission. […]
Children England to close after 81 years as the collective body for children’s charities
In my mid twenties, sometime in the 1990s, my father and I had dinner in an Islington restaurant. Over the course of a boozy evening we hand-scribbled a picture of “an economy” on the disposable paper tablecloth in front of us. If I hadn’t been so young, and so lost in the moment, I would have saved and treasured that tablecloth – it truly was a work of art. But I can still see it in […]
Commissioning Community Services by Burntwood Town Council 2023-2026
Burntwood Town Council is changing the way it funds some voluntary organisations that work with local people. We are being more proactive in seeking partnerships to help develop services in the Town. Organisations can apply for funding of up to £5,000 per year for three years to support our community. We are looking for partners to develop […]
Celebration of the Trent Valley
To celebrate nearing the end of the five year Transforming the Trent Valley (TTTV) scheme, September saw us gather together people from across the region to highlight our successes. We held a celebration evening at the National Memorial Arboretum on Wednesday 6th September to thank the scheme partners, our funders and volunteers who have all […]
Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board 21st September 2023 Briefing Summary
Downloadable below is the summary document that details the main areas covered in the Integrated Care Board Briefing that took place on 21 September 2023. This summary does not replace the formal minutes of the meeting; they will be signed off at the next formal Board meeting. Downloads ICB Board Briefing Paper – 21 September 2023.pdf […]
Tamworth Borough Council – Council Tax Reduction Scheme – Consultation
A new Council Tax Reduction Scheme for Tamworth Borough Council Each year Tamworth Borough Council must decide whether to change the Council Tax Reduction scheme for working age applicants in its area. There are no changes for Pension Age applicants as they are part of the national scheme. This year the Council is deciding whether to significantly change […]
Festive Grants – Tamworth Borough Council
The Festive Grants scheme aims to relieve social isolation at the festive period. The grant can support an event, scheme, special project that brings residents together or supports isolated residents during the Christmas period. A maximum of £300 will be available to spend in each of the ten wards in the borough. Applications should be made via […]
Community Grants – Tamworth Borough Council
The Community Grants scheme is available for community, not for profit organisations or for identified not for profit projects to work collaboratively and flexibly to meet the needs of our communities. Grants will be awarded for projects/activities that can meet at least one of the following criteria: All grants should continue to demonstrate value for […]
VCSE Grants Scheme for Core Costs – For activity in Tamworth only
VCSE Grants Scheme for Core Costs The UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) via Tamworth Borough Council (TBC) is keen to support the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector in the Tamworth Borough by providing grants to assist in supporting the core costs of maintaining a groups activities and running costs. This funding will help current […]
Volunteer Advisors Needed
The Support Staffordshire Volunteering Team are looking for Volunteer Advisors to join us in the South Staffordshire and East Staffordshire areas. This varied and rewarding volunteer role involves supporting potential volunteers to find a suitable voluntary placement. You’ll get the chance to help multiple people each week and also benefit organisations across the county. Having […]
