The art of the possible – looking at what we could achieve!

May 7, 2014Becky 1 Comment

Andy Gray is Chief Officer of Dudley CVS and has been invited to attend the second VCSS Camp this year. Eileen from the Planning Team, who works at Dudley CVS, invited him to share this thoughts and expectations on the value of attending VCSSCamp 2014.

Why are you coming to VCSSCamp?

I am interested in looking at how, through social media, you can discover fresh thinking, make new contacts and learn about other opportunities

For the organisation – the feedback from those members of my team who are currently using social media has thus far been really positive: it’s opened up lots of avenues, networks and opportunities. It feels like the event will be a creative space and an opportunity to see what possible outcomes could develop.
Personally – it’s an opportunity to catch up and see what other people have done, what they used and what the outcomes were. …

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New locality integrated care in Dudley borough – what will this mean for the voluntary sector?

April 28, 2014Kate 2 Comments

Dudley Clinical Commissioning Group (Dudley CCG) and other statutory partners are moving towards a model of locality based integrated care services. This will involve a process of advanced personalised care planning for older people, people with mental health issues, people with physical disabilities, learning disabilities and children. In each of the five localities within the Dudley borough, there will be a need for better cooperation and coordination between health, social care, public health and the voluntary sector.

Dudley CVS is hosting a workshop in partnership with Dudley CCG on 30th April to explore the potential role and contribution of the voluntary and community sector in integrated care in Dudley borough. We will post information and ideas from the event and encourage online debate following the event through this blog.

What’s the secret to finding people to lead your community organisation?

April 21, 2014Becky 2 Comments

Finding and recruiting new leaders for your community organisation needn’t be as hard as locating the elusive Easter Bunny.

This post briefly looks at how ‘community organisations’ (shorthand for the wide range of organisations that make up our vibrant sector – charities, voluntary organisations, faith groups, sports clubs, social enterprises…) can find and recruit new ‘leaders’ (e.g. trustees, committee members, directors, board members) to keep them diverse, relevant and strong in a changing climate.

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Why not get involved in leading a voluntary organisation or social enterprise?

April 7, 2014Becky Leave a comment

Are you looking to improve your leadership and negotiation skills?

April 1, 2014Becky Leave a comment

Black Country Festival

March 11, 2014March 11, 2014Becky Leave a comment

You may have already heard of Black Country Day on July 14th. Perhaps you’ve heard of Black Country Festival. Or maybe you’ve seen the new Black Country Flag flying proudly over Dudley Town Hall. Whether or not you’ve come across these, the buzz surrounding Black Country Festival means you probably soon will and it’s hard not to be excited!

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Building Blocks award for Side by Side Theatre Company

March 11, 2014March 11, 2014Kate Leave a comment

Side by Side

Volunteers at Side By Side Theatre Company have been presented with an award from Dudley CVS for achieving the local Building Blocks kite mark.

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Insight for carers wins new contract

March 11, 2014March 11, 2014Kate Leave a comment

Insight for carers has been awarded a one year public service contract from Dudley MBC. Delivery of the contract will involve Insight for Carers carrying out carers assessments for carers of adults not receiving ongoing support from statutory services.

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