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Job Vacancy At Marches Energy Agency

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Kate MacDonald

Marches Energy Agency are looking to recruit a Home Energy Adviser. Follow the link below for more information. Home Energy Adviser – job advert Marches Energy Agency 3 Jul 18

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Funding Round Up

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Kate MacDonald

£19m Fund for Domestic Abuse Services Building on £20 million allocated in 2016 to 2018, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has launched an £18.8 million fund to help local authorities in England to support the provision … Continue reading →

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Check On Older Neighbours During Heatwave

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Kate MacDonald

Whilst many of us are enjoying this hot weather, spare a thought for older people who may need some help during these extreme temperatures. Local charity Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin is urging people to check on older neighbours … Continue reading →

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Government Launches Call For Evidence On Loneliness Strategy

Posted on June 25, 2018 by Kate MacDonald

The Government’s Loneliness Strategy will be its first step in tackling the long-term challenge of loneliness. Loneliness is a complex issue that affects many different groups of people, and its evidence base is still developing. The Government’s approach will be … Continue reading →

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Can You Help Find A Missing Dog in SY2 Area Of Shrewsbury

Posted on June 18, 2018 by Kate MacDonald

VCSA Member, Nicky Kent from Social Heart CIC has lost her dog Barney in the SY2 area of Shrewsbury. Barney is three, tagged and chipped, wears a brown leather collar, he’s neutered and is friendly to people and animals in … Continue reading →

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Funding Round Up

Posted on June 6, 2018 by Kate MacDonald

Co-op Community Dividend Fund for Central England Accepting Applications The Co-op Community Dividend Fund is inviting applications from local charities and community and voluntary groups based in Central England to apply for grants of up to £5,000. Each year the … Continue reading →

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Funding Round Up

Posted on June 4, 2018 by Kate MacDonald

Mercers’ Company and Philanthropy Opens New Theme to Applications The purpose of the Mercers’ Company and Philanthropy is to nurture aspirations and invest in opportunities to create positive change so that everyone has the potential to lead a fulfilling life. … Continue reading →

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VCSA Networking Events – Book Your Place

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Kate MacDonald

Following the success of Shropshire VCS Assembly’s first networking event in 2017 the VCSA will has set up 2 events for Small Charity Week and promoted them on EventBrite here: North Shropshire Event, Market Drayton: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shropshire-vcsa-networking-event-north-shropshire-3-on-the-door-tickets-45803712136?aff=ebdssbdestsearch South Shropshire Event, Craven Arms: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shropshire-vcsa-networking-event-south-shropshire-3-on-the-door-tickets-45804800391?aff=ebdssbdestsearch … Continue reading →

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Are You Concerned About Food Poverty In Shropshire?  

Posted on May 1, 2018 by Kate MacDonald

the Shrewsbury Food Hub recently helped to form the Shropshire Food Poverty Alliance  to find solutions to food poverty in Shropshire.  If you have experienced food poverty or if you are from an organisation or community group who support people in … Continue reading →

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Work Well Underway To Host One Of UK’s Largest Celebration Of People In Recovery

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Kate MacDonald

Work is now well underway to host one of the biggest celebrations of people in recovery in the UK.  The UK Recovery Walk 2018 will be held in Shrewsbury from 12pm (midday) on Saturday 8 September 2018 and more than 5,000 … Continue reading →

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