Call hvoss on 01432 343 932
hvoss (Herefordshire Voluntary Organisations Support Service)
Call hvoss on 01432 343 932
hvoss (Herefordshire Voluntary Organisations Support Service)
Free Signs of Safety Training for professionals who work with children Herefordshire Council are running virtual Signs of Safety courses for multi-agency professionals, to improve how we all work with children and young people as partners. This is an essential course for professionals who work with children and young people in Herefordshire. It aims to provide the background on the Signs of Safety approach in children’s social care and enables candidates to think through how they can use the S…
Wednesday 10th November - Kindle Centre, Hereford Come together with partners to have a stronger voice and influence to find the right solutions to meet the needs of Herefordshire people Join us for the second meeting of the Herefordshire Community Partnership Agenda coming soon ... The voluntary and community sector play an extremely important role in improving the lives and wellbeing of the Herefordshire population and this has been shown by the exceptional collaborative working dur…
The team at Horizon Centre, Ross on Wye would like to share their September newsletter with you... Click here to download and read
Herefordshire Cultural Activities Grants Community First are delighted to be administering The Cultural Activities Grant on behalf of Herefordshire Council to encourage residents to get active through cultural activities, as part of Council grant funding for the Covid-19 recovery plan, supporting economic recovery & improving wellbeing in Herefordshire. We are now accepting applications up to £10,000. Application Deadline 14th October Projects To Be Completed By 30 June 2022. here: h…
Community car clubs Herefordshire community car club pilot Funded by the Central Government Covid Recovery Grant, Herefordshire Council wishes to support up to six communities to establish community car clubs during an 18 month pilot. A community car club is a local, member-based initiative that provides access to pay-as-you-drive vehicles. Community car clubs are typically run by local groups to support their communities. Car clubs can improve accessibility to transport provision for resident…
Connexus offer Housing Support and Mediation Services to young people aged 16-25yrs in the county of Herefordshire We support young people to identify how they can manage their own needs, mitigate risks and take up opportunities. There will be a particular focus on supporting them to obtain or maintain accommodation, or where homelessness is inevitable, to support them in securing and maintaining suitable alternative accommodation. We use innovation and flexibility in working to promote confi…
Working Better Together Programme Are you keen to make a difference to the health and care of our local communities? Is there a ‘wicked issue’ in health or care in Herefordshire or Worcestershire you would like to tackle? Would you like the opportunity to gain new skills and experience in effective ‘system working’ and how to work effectively with other people beyond traditional organisational boundaries? If yes, the Working Better Together (Making Integrated Care a Reality) programme could be f…
Our book ‘Baking a difference’ is being launched at hvoss on Saturday 25th September! Please pop in to 52 Broad Street between 11am and 1pm to talk to people involved in the book and buy your own first edition signed copy for only £10. All proceeds going to hvoss. Drinks and samples of the bakes in the book will also be available. This event will also be the official re-opening of our refurbished office and a chance to look around. Anyone wishing to purchase the book please contact many.furniss…
Have you got questions about technology? Come along to our Computer Cafe and we can help! If you would like to come along contact our team to book: T: 0800 008 6077 E: referralhub@ageukhw.org.uk Ross Computer Cafe: 2/10/21 - 10am-2pm - Palma Court, 27 Brookend St, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7EE Hereford Computer Cafe: 3/10/21 - 10am-2pm - The Kindle Centre, Asda, Belmont Rd, Hereford HR2 7JE (Free parking)
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Become a YSS Trustee YSS brings over thirty years of knowledge and passion to enabling people to develop their resilience and feel part of the community in which they live. Our teams of dedicated staff and volunteers deliver a variety of community based services to families and individuals at risk of social isolation and exclusion. We work in partnership with Local Authorities, the Police, Fire and Probation services and other community organisations. Our operations are focused on a smaller geog…
One of our Herefordshire Young Adult Carers is an up and coming budding musician, playing saxophone and bass guitar in a band called The Madhouse, they've only been gigging since July. Music is a way in which she can express herself and have a break from her caring responsibilities. To learn more about Young Carers and Young Adult Carers please visit - hycc – Supporting the Young and Young Adult Carers of Herefordshire (hycclub.co.uk)
‘Baking a difference’ ‘The wait is over! A year in the making and baking, the hvoss book ‘Baking a Difference’, has arrived in glorious technicolour. A book that celebrates all we have overcome. A historical record of a very different year and way of working, with moving personal lockdown stories from 13 participants at the Building Better Opportunities Project, matched with practical, fun baking recipes, photos and paintings. ‘this book really captures the passion and enthusiasm of everyone ta…
Herefordshire Young & Young Adult Carers would like to say A HUGE THANK YOU to the Masonic Charitable Trust for their very generous donation of £14,420. Also A HUGE THANK YOU to our local Hereford Freemasons Lodge, for their kind donation of £750. So who are young and young adult carers? They are any child or young person between 8 and 25 with a caring responsibility for a family member with a long term illness, disability, drug or alcohol addiction or a mental health condition. Young and…
Herefordshire Young & Young Adult Carers would like to say a HUGE THANK YOU to Alison and Daniel from Dunfield House, Kington, for offering us such a fantastic day full of a wide variety of activities, including plenty of fun and glorious sunshine! They even funded a minibus from Ledbury Community Wheels to transport most of the young people to the venue, for which we are so grateful. We received such a warm friendly welcome on arrival and throughout the day they were on hand to make sure …
People in Motion is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation that sends aid and volunteers to people and places in need. Since September 2015, People in Motion have been actively involved in sending aid throughout Europe for distribution to refugees travelling in search of a safer life. Their current building at Colwall is due to be demolished over the next few months so we are urgently looking for new premises to store and sort out donated items. PiM are looking for a large warehouse or unused fa…
Volunteer NEWS - August edition out now! Find out about the latest volunteering opportunities across Herefordshire - there are 24 voluntary groups/organisations which urgently need volunteer help. https://tinyurl.com/bv4ubdb8 If you'd like to join our mailing list to receive Volunteer News, please email talkcommunity@hvoss.org.uk
Access brand new life essentials for free Giving World are here to help charities get the goods they need to the people that need them. We redirect business end-of-line, surplus and discontinued stock to the most deprived communities in the UK. We have a wide range of products available to support your beneficiaries, including clothing, toiletries, baby products, toys, bedding, kitchen equipment and other household items, books, crafts and ambient foods. Our website is regularly updated wit…
Can you host a free Fastershire beginners’ training session? Fastershire is offering free training for beginners in October, to help them either start using or better understand how to use their smartphone, tablet or computer. Do you know people in your local community who would like to get more from their technology devices, perhaps learn how to send photos, make video calls on WhatsApp or Zoom, send e-mails, safely browse and shop online or get to grips with social media? Fastershire is h…
Following the success of the pilot Hereford Veterans Dementia Wellbeing Group last year Age UK Herefordshire & Worcestershire are pleased to say they are launching their new Hereford Veterans Meeting Centre based at Drybridge House in Hereford. The new meeting centre will be open on Monday’s starting on 2nd August 2021. The meeting centre will be held at Drybridge House Centre, Hereford, HR2 7SG. We are offering free taster sessions, prices thereafter will then be £45 per person, per sessio…
EF Bulmer Trust - Fred Bulmer Centre Our Meeting Room has recently received a lick of paint and is looking very dapper! The meeting room is available from £10 per hour, but does get booked up rather fast! Call us now to make a reservation. Centre Telephone Number: 01432 271 293 We look forward to welcoming you! For more info - centremanagerefbulmer@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/Fred-Bulmer-Centre-102297771629575/ https://www.efbulmer.co.uk/
Herefordshire Mind's Safe Haven is now open every day from 5pm-10pm. Based at our Community Hub, Safe Haven can provide empathy, support and safety to anyone over 18 experiencing high emotional distress and/or suicidal thoughts. It offers a safe space, a respectful listening ear and an exploration of coping strategies. Safe Haven can help: - Improve your wellbeing - Support in a crisis - Support your recovery - Signpost to long-term support Contact us on 01432 372407 or at safehaven@herefordsh…
Cultivating Learning and Nature CIC in partnership with the Herefordshire Biological Records Centre (HBRC) has received £98,900 supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, Hidden Herefordshire: discovering its wildlife and wild places, aims to connect people, young and old to recording wildlife wherever they are. During the Covid-19 pandemic there has been a massive increase in people’s appreciation of nature and the resulting mental health benefits.The…
Herefordshire Citizens Advice welcomes our newest volunteers Louise Taylor and Andrew to our team. Louise came to us through hvoss and has already started training for our admin/reception team. Louise will progress to full adviser training later in the year and we are confident her great personality and can-do attitude will be a big hit with our clients and colleagues alike. Louise joins a team of 30 volunteers who give people the advice they need for the problems they face which can range from …
If you work with people in the community and think that someone is in need of support with their home energy, you can refer them to the energy advocacy service. For anybody in Herefordshire feeling overwhelmed by home energy, who needs a helping hand, or is struggling to pay their energy bills and keep their home warm, energy advocate Amy can offer them friendly, professional advice. The energy advocate can work along side people to help with; understanding and managing bills, fuel debt, me…
Ross Community Development Trust is a 'Registered Body' for the checking, countersignature and submission of DBS applications. A small team of dedicated volunteers have been trained to conduct these checks to the necessary DBS standard. Additionally, Ross CDT is prepared to act as an agent for other organisations that require DBS checks for Staff and Volunteers. The cost of DBS Checks managed by Ross CDT is: • DBS Check instigated by employer for an employee: Fee £50 (£40 DBS Fee + £10 hand…
Ovarian Cancer Support Group We are pleased to be hosting a new Herefordshire cancer support group, here at Yeleni.Laura, of Ovacome, will facilitate the get-togethers, the first of which will be held on the 21st October between 1.30pm and 3.30pm.The goal is to improve the experience of anyone affected by ovarian cancer. Cancer Support Group Members of our Yeleni community are working hard behind the scenes to establish another support group. We hope that this too, will be starting in Octo…
Be part of this year’s budget consultation – Herefordshire Council The budget consultation 2022/23 is focused on supporting post-Covid recovery in the county and the council’s transformation journey, looking at how we can deliver our services and facilities in the most effective, affordable and environmentally friendly way. We want our voluntary sector and community groups to give their views about how the council budget is spent to ensure we get the best value for every pound we spend, conti…
Next Volunteer Manager CHAT event is on 16th September Are you a Volunteer Manager? Do you want to find out more about DBS? Join us for the next Volunteer Manager CHAT event on Thursday 16th September, 2-3pm via Zoom. We will be joined by a specialist Adviser from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Find out more information and book you free ticket here
Come and join Leominster Dementia Awareness Week
An invitation to all involved in the Herefordshire voluntary and community sector... Wednesday September 8th 10am-12.30 at The Kindle Centre Join Healthwatch Herefordshire for this Community Partnership event. See details below, registration via eventbrite essential - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/herefordshire-community-partnership-tickets-164119968243
Debt Awareness training for professionals who, through their work, are in contact with people who struggle with finance. About this event How Debt Aware are you? As Herefordshire gets back to work, some households will be left behind and at risk of debt. Our Debt Awareness training is for professionals who, through your work, are in contact with people who struggle with finance. This session will explain what you can do to help by signposting the various routes to appropriate advice an…
The subject of gambling and its associated harms is currently a hot topic and is acknowledged by experts as a serious health issue with far reaching consequences. In the UK, we are seeing huge cultural shifts in the gambling context with the gender gap rapidly decreasing. The evidence suggests that more and more women are accessing online gambling activities and putting themselves at risk of developing gambling problems. The evidence also firmly points out that women are significantly more likel…
2Faced Dance seeks new Chair of Trustees 2Faced Dance is seeking to appoint a Chair to the Board of Trustees. The organisation is open to considering the role as Co-Chair i.e. the position of Chair is shared equally between two individuals whose background and skillsets complement each other. Therefore, even if you do not think you have all the attributes we are looking for, we would still love to hear from you. This role is not remunerated, although reasonable expenses may be claimed. 2Faced Da…
We are looking for a Community Transport Administrator to join our Leominster based team to ensure efficient day-to-day planning and administration of all hvoss community transport services. Visit www.hvoss.org.uk/jobs for the full job description and application form. Applications close at 12 noon on Monday 16th August.
Rejuvenate! Creative Carers Group Rejuvenate! Re-launch and AGM in the new Nell Gwynn room at The Courtyard on 2 September- 10.30 - 12.30 It has been eighteen months since our last Creative Carers' Group at The Courtyard and we are thrilled to announce our re-launch and AGM on 2 September at 10.30 in the new Nell Gwynn room at The Courtyard. There will be a guest speaker, refreshments and activity pack but numbers will be limited. To book your place please contact Maggi…
Non-Executive Chair of Healthwatch Herefordshire Board of Directors. Healthwatch Herefordshire has an important role to play in making sure local people have a say in how health and care services develop and holding health and social services to account. Our Board of Directors ensures that we are well run and meet our statutory duties as a local Healthwatch. The Chair will have a key role as an ambassador in influencing leaders of the local health and care systems. You will: Be passionate a…
Orchestra of The Swan are delighted to announce that with generous funding from the Armed Forces Covenant Trust, The Swan will be starting a new and exciting weekly musical workshop, Café Muse, starting from Wednesday 4th August 2021, at the The Courtyard, Hereford, for Armed Forces veterans living with dementia. It is a weekly opportunity for #ArmedForces veterans affected by #dementia (including carers and/or family members) to meet. It is intended to be fun, relaxed and friendly, with inter…
The CCG is working with partners to develop local services for people with Long Covid. To help us to plan services for this group of people, we would be grateful for your assistance in understanding how many people there are in Herefordshire who are struggling with symptoms twelve weeks or more following a diagnosis (or suspected diagnosis) of COVID 19. The problems we are seeing most commonly are severe fatigue, muscle pains and anxiety. In addition, some people continue to experience breathl…
Horizon Centre Ross on Wye would like to share their June 2021 newsletter with you. You can read the newsletter here To receive future newsletters directly, please email - maria@horizoncentre.co.uk clarissa@horizoncentre.co.uk
Click here to read - https://conta.cc/3AcoFaK New issue of hvoice ready for your Herefordshire community and voluntary sector reading pleasure! This month includes - hvoss project updates from Where's Rosie? BBO at hvoss and No Wrong Door - HVOSS Youth Project and Talk Community Invitations to 4 FREE hvoss events, including 3Funding Support Events in July 6 training opportunities, FREE or discounted for VCS groups 9 pieces of sector support, resources and funding tips 4 local jobs And a jam…
Herefordshire Council are running virtual Signs of Safety courses for multi-agency professionals, to improve how we all work with children and young people as partners. This is an essential course for professionals who work with children and young people in Herefordshire. It aims to provide the background on the Signs of Safety approach in children’s social care and enables candidates to think through how they can use the Signs of Safety/Wellbeing/Success model in their every-day work, or wh…
NWD SOCIAL PROJECT AND BEYOND THE THINKING BEHIND IT… No Wrong Door has been working collaboratively with partner agencies providing wrap-around support (and easy access to this) to young people in Herefordshire for several years. At its heart is listening to what young people need and building trusted relationships to then help guide them through whichever ‘door’ they need to enter. As with many organisations in the sector, the Covid pandemic had the potential to hinder the initial pr…
Knife Angel Volunteering Day 21.6.21 After 15 months working from home and meeting over Zoom, the BBO staff team and participants met in person to volunteer at The Knife Angel in Hereford; stewarding, meeting, greeting, and counting visitors, taking donations, answering questions and helping to staff the base station. It was wonderful to see everyone again; some members of staff and participants met for the first time and its surprising how different everyone looks away from our computer screens…
Hereford Hospital Radio has been broadcasting since 1972, following a project set up by the Herefordshire County Youth Service and Hereford Lions Club. Over the years the station has been heard at many of the Herefordshire hospitals but now focuses its broadcasts at the County Hospital, where it has its studios. Each year volunteers from the station attend many events around the county raising funds to keep the station on the air. Our volunteers' efforts provide the majority of the funds to ke…
Our Community Can aims to support communities across Herefordshire and Worcestershire, particularly those in rural areas, to reduce social isolation and loneliness by bringing people and communities together through fun and engaging creative and physical activities. With a community-led approach, volunteers and communities are supported to understand local needs and motivations, network with other individuals and organisations, deliver taster sessions or events, support new, local active and/or …
Following a very challenging year, Home-Start Herefordshire is calling on people with professional skills to step forward as a volunteer trustee to help guide and oversee its future work supporting local families with children 0-18. Home-Start Herefordshire has been running its service for 39 years and currently has 70 volunteers. The charity has trained volunteers with expert support, helping families with young children through their most challenging times. Home-Start Herefordshire is there…
2021 is a year when Mental Health First Aid is needed across our community. We have created the following discount code HVOSSMHFA2021, so community organisations in HVOSS can have 50% off Online MHFA courses in 2021. We feel this is important and in signing the Time to Talk Pledge want to help make a difference in the wider community. The places can be booked online at https://www.hwgta.org/MHFA-online
Relate Worcestershire is delighted to be running its Reconnecting with the Workplace – managing anxiety course in cooperation with Community First and the Worcestershire Community Foundation. This 4-hr course is FREE OF CHARGE to all learners and available on a first come first served basis. The course is aimed at people who have been out of the physical workplace due to coronavirus, working from home, furloughed, lost their job or changed roles in the pandemic and are anxious about returning t…
This is John, and John is doing something simply quite amazing for HBCSG 'As I entered my 60th year I started to reflect on creating memories with as many as my friends as possible and raising funds for a local charity. A kind of charity bucket list as it were. Firstly, I needed to identify a local charity that was connected to me in a very personal way. As a VP at Luctonians Rugby Club I was well aware of the work done by the wonderful volunteers at Breast Cancer Haven in Hereford, Sadly, the…
Do you live or work within the farming community? Would you recognise the signs if someone was struggling? Would you know how to help or where to find help? Our Free Mental Health and Well being Training is open to anyone living and working within the Farming Community In Herefordshire. #LetsBreakTheStigma #letsbreakthestigma #farming #herefordshire. We have spaces available on our July Training Course. Please email to book - wearefarmingminds@gmail.com
THE QUEEN’S AWARD FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS) is the highest award given to local volunteer groups across the UK. It was created in 2002 to celebrate the anniversary of the Queen's Coronation. It is the MBE for volunteer groups and is awarded for life. Who is it awarded to? It is awarded to exceptional groups of volunteers whose level of initiative and impact are truly exceptional. A successful group will normally have the following characteristics: …
We have an extremely exciting opportunity of some new courses provided by Active Herefordshire and Worcestershire which are now live. The two initial courses include: Managing Challenging Behaviour This 90-minute workshop aims to support you in developing strategies to manage challenging behaviour. The workshop explores barriers to participation and risk-taking behaviour, alongside strategies to facilitate behaviour change and create an inclusive environment. Bookings Close: 20/06/2021 Location:…
Herefordshire FA and DMWS have come together to offer Walking Football Welfare Support in Herefordshire for veterans. It is available to veterans of all ages, physical ability and also their family members and/or carers. Walking Football is for both women and men.
Meet the funder - The National Lottery Community Fund Funding for Small Voluntary Sector Organisations in Herefordshire Thursday 1st July 2021 - 2-3.30pm BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE HERE - Meet the funder - The National Lottery Community Fund Tickets, Thu 1 Jul 2021 at 14:00 | Eventbrite ----- We are delighted to announce final details of a further Talk Community support event, hosted by hvoss (Herefordshsire Voluntary Organisations Support Service) - a not to be missed FREE event for any group look…
Are you interested in becoming a Community Vaccination Champion? We are looking for motivated individuals who wish to make a difference in their community and increase vaccination uptake. Many lives will be saved if people take up their vaccination, so we must all be champions of that cause. We want to support you, our community leaders, volunteers and trusted voices, every step of the way to enable you to share vaccine information with confidence – and inspire and galvanise our local communitie…
Thursday 24th June 1.50 - 3.00 and Wednesday 30th June 1.50 - 3.00 Great Hall : Recognising crime and what to do about it. Led by crimestoppers, the local police team, Children's Society and Local Council. Conference Room: Recognising the dangers of exploitation. Led by the Exploitation Team, Local Police and Children's Society. Monday 5th July 1.50 - 3.00 and Thursday 8th July 1.50 - 3.00 Great Hall : What is wellbeing? Developing coping strategies. Led by the CLD and Children's Society. Conf…
The June edition of Volunteer NEWS, is out now! Find the latest volunteering opportunities across Herefordshire as well as news and information Volunteer NEWS June 2021
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Read the May issue of hvoice! News from and for the voluntary and community sector of Herefordshire. Its a bumper issue, including - x4 hvoss project updates x7 Sector support resources x5 Funding items x9 Support for the community x3 National campaigns to support locally x2 Good news stories x7 Things to take part in x5 Training opportunities x4 Jobs Click to read here - https://myemail.constantcontact.com/hvoice---May-issue... If you'd like to join our mailing list to receive hvoice and cal…
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New Release Coming! hvoss is pleased to announce that we will soon be releasing an exciting new book and hope to organise a launch this summer, when restrictions allow. ‘Baking a difference’ is a historical record of a very different year and way of working for the BBO Herefordshire project, with very honest and moving personal lockdown stories matched with practical fun baking recipes. It is a celebration of all we have overcome. 'This book really captures the passion and enthusiasm of every…
HEREFORDSHIRE HEADWAY Headway House, Trenchard Avenue, Credenhill, Hereford HR4 7DX Are you interested in Volunteering? If you have any spare time and would like to get involved with helping others, then maybe we are what you are looking for! We need people to help in the wood workshop and other areas or to just help out generally. For more information please contact us on: Tel - 01432 761000 or email - info@herefordshire-headway.co.uk
Mental health services are open and accessible to people in Herefordshire and Worcestershire who are struggling or need support with their mental wellbeing. Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, the main providers of mental health services in both counties are encouraging anyone who is struggling to manage feelings of stress or anxiety to contact the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Healthy Minds Service. With many people experiencing increased levels of stress and w…
Training available with HWGTA: Online and Face to Face. 3rd Sector organisations get 20% off! See below for details.
What is The Big Sleep In? We all know a good night's sleep is good for our mental health so throughout May The Cart Shed is asking you to get some kip and help us raise money to support young people and adults in Herefordshire suffering with their mental health. How to get involved: Find somewhere fun and exciting to sleep for a night this May Visit our Virgin Donate Fundraising page (https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/donation-web/charity?charityId=1016589&utm_source=extbtn&utm_campaig…
The new Vine Chamber Music Festival is an outdoor music festival held in the gardens of The Vine, Tarrington Village. Our talented line-up includes performers from Herefordshire and around the UK, with music ranging from Bach to Bossa Nova. Families are welcome: discounted tickets for under 16’s are available. Bring your own picnic/drink for the full English country garden experience. The beautiful location provides a perfect setting to enjoy some live music outdoors after such a long hiatus…
Herefordshire Multi-Agency Safeguarding Children Courses for May 2021. Details below. Book now to secure a place. Graded Care Profile 2 on Monday 10 May 2021 (9:00am - 3:30pm) This course will assist practitioners to understand, recognise and address child neglect. The course will refer to Herefordshire case studies and recent serious case reviews where neglect was a factor. The main course objective is to instruct delegates on the use of the Graded Care Profile 2 (GCP2) tool. At the close of …
The builders are coming to the end of the repair works from the flood damage from February 2020… So we are delighted to be back in business soon. The building has been given a clean bill of HEALTH, now it's time for us to help you look after yours. Our reopening will be begin on Wednesday 19th May What's opening when... Wednesday 19th May 2021 - Gym - Swimming pool for public swimming Week beginning Monday 24th May - Indoor group exercise classes - update on the exact date this week and …
NFU staff at the local Hay on Wye agency recently nominated local charity Hay Dial-A-Ride to receive a donation of £6,451 from a national £2million ‘Agency Giving Fund’ launched by NFU Mutual. This donation has enabled Dial-a-Ride to continue providing invaluable support to Hay-on-Wye and the surrounding community by providing free transportation to vaccine appointments, essential shopping journeys, prescription deliveries and providing a vital lifeline service to the elderly and vulnerable with…
Step Outdoors is a new, innovative campaign organised by Active Herefordshire and Worcestershire, which seeks to bring together a wide range of partners from various sectors to encourage safe self-directed and organised social physical activity opportunities within green, open and park spaces across the two counties. We are asking organisations to join us in promoting the benefits outdoor physical activity. We have developed a range of useful tools and resources to support you to amplify the St…
Marches Counselling Service MCS provides affordable counselling and psychotherapy to adults (18+) living in Herefordshire. Recognising the needs of younger people and improving access to therapy for vulnerable groups is important to us. We are currently giving some attention to 18-30’s and are shaping our services in ways that reflect their views and needs. Key things we are doing: • Workshops to support social confidence and wellbeing post-lockdown • Setting up an art therapy group • Circ…
If you are looking for a chance to perform on stage then our Society might be just the thing for you. We are a friendly musical theatre/opera group recruiting now for 2021/22 season for all age groups from 12 to 70+. You will have the opportunity to learn from experienced singers and performers and to audition for leading roles in our annual spring show at The Courtyard, Hereford, plus concert performances throughout the year. Rehearsals on Tuesday evenings in Hereford. Visit our website her…
Please join our Offa's Dyke Walk on 26th Sept 2021 to celebrate the end of a dreadful 18 months, to walk in solidarity with people living with and affected by mnd or just for the joy of walking! We are hoping to cover the entire 184 miles in one day, with walkers joining the walk wherever they like and to walk however much they wish. More details from richard.shackelford@mndassociation.org
As an introduction to Talk Community in Yarpole when we were still unbale to meet we produced a detailed questionnaire with questions about current facilities and asking for new ideas. Two forms went to every household. 186 forms were returned - read here. The main bodies - shop, PO, pub, Parish Hall, Parish Council, Parishioner Newsletter, St Leonard's Church were given the comments that specifically related to them. Also a number of respondents offered their services across a variety of activi…
Join us for our programme of events for Dementia Action Week - there will be something for everyone. There will be Dementia Friends Sessions across the week, information sessions, drop in and join our online meeting point or carers group, hear about the dementia provision in Herefordshire and all sorts of other sessions. Or join us for our synchronised picnics across Herefordshire at 12.00 midday on Thursday 20th (we are hoping to achieve the largest synchronised picnic), take a picture and …
Into the Woods is a new initiative based in Callow in Herefordshire. We offer a mix of simple bush craft and well being focused sessions including Mindfulness for small groups in our private peaceful woodland. We are passionate about opening up our woodland so that as many people as possible can enjoy its quiet beauty. For more info contact Jane : janetaylor@well-being-development.co.uk
E F Bulmer Trust works with charities and the local community providing meeting and counselling rooms for hire starting from as little as £7 p/h, tenanted rooms also become available from time to time. Fred Bulmer Centre, Wall Street, Hereford, HR4 9HP is central to High Town with access to nearby parking. Included is a serviced reception and use of facilities within the centre. For viewing and bookings of rooms call us on 01432 271293 alternatively you can email us at centremanagerefbulmer@g…
Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlighting the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK. It also helps people who don’t think of themselves as having caring responsibilities to identify as carers and access much – needed support. To raise awareness of carers across Herefordshire, CarerLinks are hosting a number of online workshops and a Walk and Talk for unpaid carers to find highlight…
Age UK Herefordshire & Worcestershire’s Training Solutions Team are pleased to announce they are holding Covid-secure face-to-face training sessions from our Drybridge House Centre in Hereford (HR2 7SG). Throughout June, July and August we will be offering high quality health and social care training on Fridays including; Moving & Handling for Charities that provide Home Support; First Aid Basic Life Support for Charity and Voluntary Organisations; Essential Customer Care & Communic…
Herefordshire Children’s Centre Services are delighted to be able to share a new communication with you. It will be produced termly and circulated by email - Please email ChildrenCentreServices@herefordshire.gov.uk to receive this newsletter directly to your inbox. Please print or email the attached newsletter to families you work with as appropriate or print off and display prominently in your building for families to read. If you have any comments we would welcome feedback. Email ChildrenCentr…
Horizon Centre Ross on Wye would like to share their May 2021 newsletter with you. You can read the newsletter here To receive future newsletters directly, please email - maria@horizoncentre.co.uk clarissa@horizoncentre.co.uk
The EF Bulmer Trust supports former employees of HP Bulmer Holdings PLC and works to improve the lives of people in hardship, need, or distress across Herefordshire. Applications from local charities and organisations that support residents from Herefordshire are welcome. Applicants should check that their application fits with the Trust's criteria before applying. Funds are limited and applicants are encouraged to speak to the Chief Operating Officer Paddy Nugent before applying - efbulmer@gm…
Energy Advocacy Service Keep Herefordshire Warm is managed by Severn Wye Energy Agency on behalf of Herefordshire Council. Keep Herefordshire Warm offers energy efficiency advice and administers grant funding to help keep Herefordshire residents healthy and comfortable at home. By offering everything from simple home energy advice and tariff switching, to helping households access grants for insulation, heating, boilers and renewable energy – we help reduce bills, improve wellbeing and preve…
Through the UK Community Renewal Fund the government is providing £220million across the UK for innovative projects that invest in skills development, communities and businesses and improve local employment opportunities. There is up to £3million available for investment in Herefordshire for new and innovative projects that look to address the challenges faced at a local level to ensure local people have the skills they need to take advantage of the opportunities available. Herefordshire Coun…
Bridging the Access Gap in Herefordshire A NEW initiative to encourage more members of the public to take up sign language as an extra language and skill, is now available to residents of Herefordshire. The Signs4Life scheme is to help people to communicate and engage with children and adults who may be hard of hearing. Tabassum, Signs4Life partnerships officer, explains “There are more than nine million hard of hearing people registered in the UK. We have already worked with social worker…
Exciting news - the Knife Angel is coming to Hereford from 14th June 2021 to 12th July 2021, hosted by Hereford Cathedral. The Knife Angel is a 27ft high sculpture using over 100,000 knives surrendered and collected in nationwide amnesties in 2015/2016. The angel began its tour around the UK in 2018 when it was housed outside Liverpool Cathedral to raise awareness of the impact of knife crime on society, the victims and their families and friends. To find out more visit www.knifeangelhereford.co…
Thursday 29th April 2-4pm Register for your free place here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hvoss-talk-community-funding-network-series-2021-april-tickets-151627029527 We are delighted to announce the next hvoss Talk Community Funding Network of 2021 – a not to be missed FREE event for anyone looking at future sustainability within the local community. This FREE event will help to illustrate the importance of funding for projects as part of a wider menu of opportunities for not-for-profit organi…
Wednesday 28th April at 11am. Learn from others and share your experiences at this informal networking event. This event has been organised by hvoss to support the voluntary sector throughout Herefordshire. It aims to bring together volunteer managers and coordinators to share experiences, promote good practice and provide a forum for discussion. This is the first event of its kind and it is intended to take place quarterly. Three speakers will be taking part... 'THE HVOSS VOLUNTEER BUREAU – HE…
Citizens Advice Herefordshire - Here to Help Citizens Advice was founded during the second world war to help people with problems ranging from evacuation to rationing. Whilst the problems people face are now very different Citizens Advice has continued to adapt to the needs of the people living in the UK. Last year was the busiest in our 81 year history; our UK advisers provided personal, free and independent advice to 18 people every minute and our website was viewed 62.8 million times.…
Friends of Bartonsham Meadows is a grassroots project campaigning for floodplain meadow restoration at Bartonsham Farm, Hereford. Our vision is to transform a small, suburban, riverside farm from intensive agriculture to outstanding natural habitat delivering a broad range of social and environmental public goods. Our focus centres on biodiversity and regenerative land-management practices to deliver benefits such as - Flood mitigation - Carbon sequestration - Biodiversity - Improved rive…
Age UK Herefordshire & Worcestershire are very pleased to say that their Drybridge House Centre in Hereford will be back open from 6th April 2021 for members and carers after the most recent lockdown. The Drybridge House Centre in Hereford provides a warm and friendly environment for older people living in and around Hereford. It is a safe place for you to meet new people, take part in a wide variety of activities and enjoy a hot cooked meal. A member at the centre said: “I really enjoy g…
The Covid Tales project is where you can share your story of a positive experience you have been through during the Coronavirus pandemic. Whether you are, older, younger, a volunteer, working or retired we want to hear your story. This experience could be a whole range of things from receiving a positive message in the post to something you've done in their community to help out their neighbours. We want to hear them all! We will be sharing your stories across our website and social media to s…
Relate Worcestershire is delighted to be running its Reconnecting with the Workplace – managing anxiety course in cooperation with Community First and the Worcestershire Community Foundation. This 4-hr course is FREE OF CHARGE to all learners and available on a first come first served basis. The course is aimed at people who have been out of the physical workplace due to coronavirus, working from home, furloughed, lost their job or changed roles in the pandemic and are anxious about returning t…
No Wrong Door takes time for reflection at end of the financial year and with spring and Easter bringing new life, there feels a sense of positivity and new hope. With the COVID vaccination program doing so well and the government roadmap slowly but cautiously still on track, it is great to be back in No Wrong Door and being able to see the city slowly start coming back to life, young people now coming into booked appointments, and although all masked up, there feels a renewed sense of purpos…
Herefordshire Young Carers Young Carers Action Day was on 16th March this year and to celebrate this we invited an artist – Sassy Steve – along to give a drawing workshop at our online club. We made sure every young person taking part had the right materials by sending them all an art kit in the post, with paper, pencils, pens, accessories and a clipboard. Steve gave a brilliant session on how to draw caricatures and at the end of the evening delighted us all by presenting us with a group portra…
Ross-on-Wye Community Development Trust celebrates funding award to deliver social prescribing in Herefordshire. Amid fierce competition, local charity, Ross-on-Wye Community Development Trust (Ross CDT), is celebrating after being awarded £50k from the National Academy for Social Prescribing (NASP)’s Thriving Communities Fund to support its work. The project will increase social connectedness and help local communities to cope with the impact of COVID-19, as part of a national initiative to em…
The new Herefordshire Recovery Service launches on the 1st April 2021, providing free and confidential support around alcohol and other drugs. The new service is delivered by Turning Point in partnership with Healthwatch Herefordshire and replaces services provided by We Are With You (formerly known as Addaction). Visit - Hereforshire Recovery Service | Turning Point (turning-point.co.uk) SAVE THE DATE: For more details about the new service, you are invited to attend an online Partnership Meeti…
Post: Herefordshire Green Network Administrator Organisation: Herefordshire Green Network (HGN) Final date for applications: 9am Thursday 1st April Location: Home working, plus regular meetings (including some evenings), currently remotely, previously mostly in Hereford city Salary: This self-employed position is paid at a rate of £120 per day, one day per week, initially for 3 months - with the view to extend to more days per week over the coming year, subject to pending funding applications. …
LIVE FACEBOOK EVENT - COMMUNITY SPIRIT AND ACTION There have been tremendous examples of how communities have come together throughout the pandemic to support one another. Join us for our live Facebook event to understand how community action can be encouraged and sustained throughout Herefordshire.
How to Get Help to Fill In Your Census If you have received your census letter and you’re not sure what to do, don’t worry there is lots of help available. You can visit the census website www.census.gov.uk or phone the Census Contact Centre on 0800 141 2021 to get answers to any questions you may have or request a paper form if you want one. You can also get a new access code if you have lost the one that came in the post. You can even make an appointment to fill in your census over the…
HEAD OF PROJECTS AND DEVELOPMENT £27,730 per annum FTE 25 hours per week (£18,736 per annum for hours worked) Inspired by the incredible community and voluntary support you have witnessed during these unprecedented times? hvoss is recruiting for an exciting new management role! Please visit our JOBS pages for details The deadline for applications is 12 Noon on Monday 12th April 2021. Interviews will take place on either 16th or 20th April 2021.
ECHO for Extra Choices in Herefordshire Deputy Chief Officer, Life skills and Leisure ECHO is a charity working mainly with people with moderate or severe learning difficulties. We also support people with mental health needs or who have physical or sensory impairments. ECHO runs 25 different activities each week in community settings across Herefordshire. We are seeking an experienced and motivated person to join the Senior Management Team as Deputy Chief Officer for our Life skills and L…
CarerLinks are looking to recruit another Carer Advisor in Herefordshire! JOB VACANCY: CarerLinks Carer Advisor Crossroads Together, Herefordshire • Remote Salary: £19,500 - £20,500 (Pro rata) depending on experience Contract length: 36 months Hours: 22.5 Hours (across 3 days) Closing date for applications: 1 April 2021 Interviews to be held on: 9 April 2021 More details and how to apply here - https://www.crossroadstogether.org.uk/vacancy/%20herefordshire-carerlinks-advisor-copy%20/ or ht…
Fit and Fed activities run by West Mercia Police over the 2nd week of the Easter holidays. All activities are at the Hinton Community Centre. Limited spaces available - book now! Contact - hayley.warne@westmercia.pnn.police.uk
Youth Support Services are searching far and wide for our next Trustee Lead for Finance. If you are interested or know someone who could fit the bill please share with your networks! More information is available on our website https://www.yss.org.uk/trustee-recruitment Please get in touch with Catherine.Kevis@yss.org.uk We welcome applications from people from all sections of society to enhance our diversity and enrich our internal discussions.
Take part here - Training Needs Assessment Learn more about courses and training offered by Hereford and Worcester Group Training Association here https://www.hwgta.org/courses
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On 26th February 2021 hvoss hosted Herefordshire’s first ever Virtual Volunteer Fair! Over 150 people watched the event which was streamed live to YouTube via Zoom. One by one, 36 voluntary groups introduced themselves and described the volunteer roles they are looking to fill. They had just 3 minutes each to provide an overview of their service and attract new volunteers. The groups covered a diverse range of voluntary organisations across Herefordshire. The number of groups meant that the…
#StrongerHereford Towns Fund Town Investment Plan endorsed by the hvoss board Back in August 2020 we reported that Hereford was one of 100 places invited to be part of the £3.6 billion Towns Fund, a scheme that seeks to support economic growth in towns and cities around the UK. A lot has happened since then, culminating in the submission of a Town Investment Plan for Hereford at the end of January - a response to the governments invitation to bid for up to £25 million to invest in specif…
Let's Get Digital: Herefordshire Mencap (HMencap) is working with Royal Mencap Society (RMS) to support 20 local people with a learning disability to get online. All 20 will receive a tablet, 6 months free connectivity and support to use the tablet. RMS became concerned that people were experiencing loneliness during the pandemic, being unable to see friends and family; the Society is working with Good Things Foundation and Online Centres Network. Locally H mencap is working with Choices Found…
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At Red Spark Learning we are helping people in lockdown access nationally accredited qualifications and non-accredited well-being courses, free of charge. To qualify you simply need to be over 19, not already have the qualification and live in Herefordshire. Check out our website at www.redsparklearning.co.uk to discover what we can offer and what our students think about us. Anyone can self refer or be referred by simply calling Tricia on 07815 910320 or emailing tricia@redsparklearning.co.u…
Spring Shoots Join The Big Skill outdoors at Saxon Hall this Spring, to tend your own raised veg plot. Take part in our Weed Patrol around the Community Gardens. Or nurture seeds and spaces for Wildlife around the site of the Remember and Rebuild Sculpture. We will be observing safe social distancing while enjoying working on the Community Gardens. Free Wildflower seeds and Veg plots are available now! To take part or find out more, send Trevor an email message. Craft and Chat Sessions The …
We need the best information we can get to support the county to recover Herefordshire based Data Orchard CIC supports charities and communities across the UK with data projects. We are working with them, the Bright Space Foundation and Herefordshire Council on a project to make sure local groups and organisations have the best and most up to date information about what is happening in the county’s economy and community. To support decisions as we recover from the effects of lockdown. Data Orc…
The effects of the pandemic have brought unprecedented hardship to a lot of people and the use of foodbanks throughout the county have increased hugely. However, there are many people who really don’t like asking for help, or a sudden need for money overwhelms their finances and they find they just don’t have enough food. We have been working with another charitable organisation, Rapid Response Team, who specialise in providing immediate help in the form of food boxes which provides enough food…
Uniting the Movement: A 10-year vision to transform lives and communities through sport and physical activity. We are proud support Sport England's new strategy 'Uniting the Movement'. As we adapt and rebuild from the huge disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic, we need to collectively reimagine how we keep movement, sport and activity central to the lives of everyone. Because if we harness its power, we'll be able to improve people'slives in so many ways. We would therefor welcome conv…
The hvoss Talk Community team have been working with Taurus Healthcare to support the voluntary help with vaccination roll out..
Talk Community Hubs Do you want to know about the Talk Community Hubs and what they are? Then find out more with our questions and answers. What is the Talk Community Hub Project? Talk Community Hubs is a project that has been introduced by Herefordshire Council it aims to support communities bringing residents together and connect them to services in the local community. A Talk Community Hub is a place or scheme where local people can access information and activities to support their w…
For over 20 years The Diana Award has been celebrating young people who are standing up to change the world around them. Now, in their search for a new generation of inspiring young people, they have brought back their nomination campaign, shining a spotlight on the young people around the world going above and beyond to make a difference. From tackling issues around mental health, education and gender equality, through to supporting migrant workers, cancer patients and refugees, the change_ma…
The City of Hereford Rotary Club, in conjunction with hvoss are to award grants to community groups and charities who are working to support people during the pandemic. There are 10 awards of £250 and 5 of £500 to be distributed. These are either to support existing work or to enable work to recommence as the lockdown restrictions are eased. Applications can be made online at herefordrotary.org.uk or you can download the form and send it to Hereford City Rotary Club Secretary, Lower Burlton, Bur…
Macmillan Support Grants. We want to reach people living with and affected by cancer who most need us at this time. All applications are welcome to support people living with and affected by cancer in response to Covid-19, in particular those that are supporting all communities to help overcome the social effects during this time. Who can apply? Macmillan Professionals People Living with Cancer (e.g. Self-help and support groups but not individuals) Voluntary/third sector and Community Groups Pa…
BBO Herefordshire works with people aged 19+ years, across Herefordshire, who are experiencing multiple barriers, resulting in social exclusion. The project helps participants gain skills and develop confidence through intensive personalised support to equip them with the abilities needed to move towards and into employment. It also provides access to a wide and diverse range of volunteering opportunities, enabling more disadvantaged people to move into further education or training having acqu…
Herefordshire Young and Young Adult Carers supports children and young adults aged 8-25 who are looking after a family member with an illness, disability, mental health issue or addiction. The past year has been a challenging time for everyone but particularly so for young carers who are already more likely to experience stress and anxiety due to their caring role. The pandemic and subsequent lockdowns meant our young carers being at home 24/7, unable to access their usual respite breaks, feel…
We have several exciting opportunities to contribute to both the child safeguarding and community safety agendas in Herefordshire. We are looking for several individuals to offer the voice of the voluntary sector into some of the Herefordshire Safeguarding Children Partnership groups responsible for delivering the following priorities with its strategic plan: Leadership: promoting a culture of collective responsibility, accountability and professional challenge Child exploitation: Reduce occurr…
Abbeydore DeaneryChurch & Community South West Herefordshire We are a large team of Christian people who are keen to reach out, be active and help in our community.Some of the things we can offer are: A telephone call (or a visit) from a member of our trained Pastoral Visiting Team. A welcome pack about church and community facilities in your village. Referrals to the food bank.Information about our Church@Home services and events.An information point, Talk Community Hub, library and much mo…
Herefordshire Mind Service Updates Transformation Team We have introduced a new team of Link Workers to Herefordshire Mind! They will be working across the county to support people with mental health difficulties, and their carers. They offer: · Dedicated 1:1 appointment time · Care navigation including wider community support, information and advice · Preventative coping mechanisms for low level mental health conditions · Peer based support · Facilitating self-help support for people on…
Citizens Advice Herefordshire is continuing to offer free, impartial and independent advice to clients during the pandemic. We offer advice on a range of issues relating to employment, benefits, housing, debt, immigration, family, health, legal and consumer issues. Our advisers also have access to our local and national specialist teams and partners. Whilst we are having to work differently during the pandemic, our advisers and specialist teams are all working from home and available to help. Al…
Dyspraxia Education is a charity with a big heart for children and young people affected by dyspraxia sometimes called Developmental Co-ordination Disorder. We support parents/carers and teachers through our helpline and we have really informative online workshops to help explain this complex condition and ensure these children and young people are properly supported both at home and school. If you are a parent/carer or teacher and would like to know more go to www.dyspraxia-ed.co.uk
We aim to promote the public good and reduce conflict by supporting Refugees, and Asylum seekers through: English language practice The provision of a safe space Signposting to support on benefits, housing, and legal matters Promoting access to education Volunteers normally run a drop-in facility in Hereford and provide individual support to vulnerable migrants. For more, please contact - info@herefordshire.cityofsanctuary.org
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‘Yeleni has been a lifeline to many who have felt isolated and lonely. The team have gone above and beyond in its support of those living with cancer. Continuing to provide physical, emotional and mental health support during 2020 and beyond.’ The kind words of a Social Prescriber who has been referring more people to Yeleni Therapy & Support since March 2020. The Yeleni team has been delighted to be playing an important role in the fantastic community response to the pandemic, throu…
C.A.R.E. (Herefordshire) CIC operates 'The Golden Valley Community Hub'. We are based on Pontrilas Business Park in rural South Herefordshire. Our services include: G.V. Community Cafe - a beautiful safe and warm Cafe that provides twice weekly 'Lunch Clubs' - Tuesdays and Sundays. We operate 7 days a week and host an array of arts & crafts activities. Our primary objective is to help redress 'rural social isolation & loneliness'. Our friendly and informal Cafe also forms part of Her…
Great news from Growing Local! Growing Local starts the year with some extraordinarily exciting news. Growing Local’s City Market Garden has been taken forward to Government as part of Hereford’s £25m Stronger Hereford bid! Our project is part of the joint ‘Skills Foundry’ bid with NMITE, the Art College, Rural Media and Belmont Wanderers. Our part of the project will develop a sixteen acre site in South Wye into a Community owned Market Garden (growing fruit and vegetables for the people o…
Body Language School of Dance cic are pleased to share their good news. They have received funding of £9,600 from The National Lottery which will help them to survive the pandemic and so continue the good work supporting their dance community. 'We are extremely grateful. Thank you National Lottery players.'
From the start of the pandemic Growing Point has been sending out activity packs to our residential homes and our clients who can live more independently. This allowed us to still hold our Autumn Show albeit virtually and help to keep our keen gardeners interested and motivated. We will carry on providing activities every month at least for another six months. People have been able to make miniature gardens, paper flowers, collages, birdseed feeders and now with spring we will start seed sowing…
Hands Up for the Planet delivers fun and challenging environmental workshops in schools on the topics of climate change, food security, hygiene and water as a scarce resource. We have developed engaging and educational games and activities such as making a TV news flash about the impact of climate changes in different continents, to 'can you collect water' races and, making your own sustainable stove. Workshops are for Primary and Secondary classes and we would welcome more volunteers with the e…
Marches Counselling Service art competition “A New Normal” has come to an end. Here was the challenge: represent creatively your experience of living with Covid-19 A good many artworks were submitted in answer to this challenge, asking of them to reflect more deeply on the hopes and fears they have faced over the months of the pandemic. The competition was open to people of all ages. It closed at the end of December 2020 and the winners and runners up were chosen by a panel of artists in January…
Press Release: Hereford & Worcester ACF NEWS: Still Together Despite the difficulties we have all faced due to the Pandemic, the Adults and Cadets of Hereford Worcester have risen to the challenge made by their Commandant at the outbreak of the first lock down, to work together as a community, helping each other through tough times for both themselves and their family. Across the cadet community we have seen an extraordinary level of both imaginative and inspiring ways to occupy the cadets…
Home-Start Family and Volunteer Coordinator Salary: £22,183 - £25,991 (pro rata) 30 hours per week (required to be flexible) Home-Start Herefordshire is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with children 0-18 years. Home-visiting volunteers provide regular support and practical help to families under stress, helping to prevent family crisis and breakdown. We are seeking to recruit a Family and Volunteer Coordinator who will deliver our volunteer befriending sup…
HOPE Support Services are looking for a talented, passionate individuals to become new Trustees. For both roles, people can find out more information and application form at www.hopesupport.org.uk/stories. Clincial Trustee "The core of the Clinical Trustee’s responsibilities are to maintain an overview of the Charity’s clinical services and to offer advice and support to the CEO in the further development of the organisation’s clinical services. From time to time the Clinical Trustee will sup…
Welcome to a 2021 Census briefing event for the Herefordshire Voluntary and Community Sector. Book your place here - Census 2021 - Briefing for Herefordshire VCS groups Tickets, Wed 10 Feb 2021 at 14:00 | Eventbrite Join us to find out how you can help your community to take part. It's about all of us. Did you know? Local councils, charities and many other organisations use census information to decide how to spend billions of pounds on services every year. Support from trusted local leaders and…