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The Food Foundations roadmap for reducing food insecurity in the UK: a review

by Graham Brown


Category: Thought leadership

The Food Foundations roadmap for reducing food insecurity in the UK: a reviewIn our latest food…

Through the eyes of a new trustee Laura's story

by Laura Shambrook


Category: Case study

 My name is Laura Shambrook and I have recently become a trustee for the Disability…

Celebrating Trustees Week: Good Governance and CVS

by Helen Roger


Category: Thought leadership

As we mark Trustees’ Week 2025 (3rd–7th November), it’s a great time to reflect on how we can…

Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance wins prestigious award

by Kate Little


Category: Strategic reflection

An NHS initiative that has helped community groups in Cheshire East to raise awareness of cancer…

Public Sector Changes

by Kate Little


Category: Strategic reflection

The seasons are changing, and so is the public sectorBy Kate Little CEO CVS Cheshire EastThe trees…

Building capacity across our local community food aid network

by Graham Brown


Category: Thought leadership

 “What’s in front of us the ‘day to day’, is the key focus…’we haven’t got the capacity”Not a…

A Volunteer Story from East Cheshire NHS Trust: Barry’s Story

by Sandra Griffiths


Category: Case study

Sometimes the most powerful volunteers are those who have walked the same path as the people they…

Why Boundaries Matter: Supporting Professional Practice in Local Charities 

by Helen Roger


Category: Thought leadership

Why do boundaries matter? In the non-profit sector, building trust is essential – but it can…

CVSCE supports the Welcome Weekend, standing with refugees and people seeking asylum

by Kate Little


Category: Thought leadership

CVSCE supports the Welcome Weekend, standing with refugees and people seeking asylum CVSCE has…

Why Social Media Matters More Than Ever for Local Charities

by Dan Carroll


Category: Thought leadership

 We work with local charities every day, and one thing we often hear is:We know we should be…

The New Government Food Strategy

by Graham Brown


Category: Thought leadership

The new government Food Strategy. A welcome approach or missed opportunity?  What do…

Guidance if you are applying to the 25/26 Cost of living Community Response Fund

by Graham Brown


Category: Strategic reflection

Yes, it is that time again; numerous grant funds are opening up! What follows is our guidance on…

News from the wider sector

NCVO Putting the Civil Society Covenant into practice Webinar


Category: External source

DateWednesday 17June10:00 until 11:30Understand the Civil Society Covenant and the Civil Society…

Online Networking Event - Warrington & Cheshire -22nd July


Category: External source

Savera UK, in partnership with Warrington Voluntary Action, is hosting an online networking event,…

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Stop for Good Tool Kit


Category: External source

This partner guide has been created to help partners share and amplify the latest phase of the…

90 Minute Club Poynton


Category: External source

90 Minute Club is an event which is coming to Poynton on Friday 26th June 10.00am-11.30am at…

Cheshire East Council Looking for Shared Lives Carers


Category: External source

Shared Lives Carers

Free Cycling Support in Macclesfield: Big Bike Revival 2026


Category: External source

The Big Bike Revival offers free support to help adults get cycling locally, with over 10 events…

Falls VCFSE Voluntary Webinar


Category: External source

Falls WebinarNearly 1,500 people in Cheshire East have an emergency hospital admission each year…

Bollington Youth Group Welcome Night


Category: External source

Welcome Night

Cheshire East JSNA update for VCFSE organisations


Category: External source

Using public health data to inform your work in Cheshire East: JSNAIn April, CVSCE and Cheshire…

Disability Information Bureau secures National Lottery funding to continue life-changing support across Cheshire East


Category: External source

The Disability Information Bureau (DIB) has secured five years of continuation funding from the…

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