The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS) is the highest award given to volunteer groups, being equivalent to the MBE, and recognises the exceptional work …read more
We’ve worked to establish 13 new not-for-profits and strengthen many others, whether they’ve been a user-led community group like Airtime, set up by and for …read more
We supported people to explore and refine their ideas for new social enterprises and connected them to learning and development opportunities, as well as to …read more
We linked with Wall Heath Ladies Choir to build a picture of potential members, promote the choir, help them to secure a venue and set …read more
We supported Jen to find a volunteering opportunity to suit her interests at Discover U, a charity aiming to break down barriers into employment for …read more
Child Criminal Exploitation and ‘County Lines’, is when gangs and organised crime networks groom and exploit children, young people and vulnerable adults. Often these people …read more
The Midlands Air Ambulance was supported to apply for Investing in Volunteers (IiV) accreditation to enhance their volunteers’ experience, whilst strengthening reputation and encouraging more …read more
Riverside House was supported by our small groups officer to make connections, fundraise, link with volunteers, and form a CIC to help young unemployed people …read more
We supported and inspired parent carers to access a small pot of funding to kickstart Action Art, an art group offering time out from caring …read more