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What Neurodiversity Has Taught Me About Working in the Charity Sector

by Laura Shambrook


Category: Thought leadership

I’m always encouraged to find out about any initiatives that promote the acceptance of neuro-…

Supporting Strong Governance: Understanding Trustee Roles

by Helen Roger


Category: Strategic reflection

At CVS, we work to support and empower trustees so that voluntary and community organisations…

A Year of Collaboration: Reflections on 2025

by Kate Little


Category: Strategic reflection

A Year of Collaboration: Reflections on 2025As each calendar year comes to a close, I find myself…

Volunteering: Andy's Journey

by Dan Carroll


Category: Case study

Volunteering: Andy’s Journey of Growth and CreativityWhen Andy first began volunteering, they were…

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…

News from the wider sector

Journaling Matters CIC: Junk Journaling Nantwich Sessions


Category: External source

Free weekly Junk Journaling sessions are starting in Nantwich on Saturday 26 September.Open to ages…

NEW groups starting at HER-PLACE this Sept


Category: External source

Domestic Abuse peer support group:Where: Winsford HubWhen: Third Mon of each month, 10-12pmHow to…

Autism Networks Halloween Party


Category: External source

Halloween PartyEveryone WelcomeThursday 29th October6:30pm - 8pmMusic, games and fun. The cafe will…

Autism Networks Book Club


Category: External source

Calling all book lovers!Autism Networks book club starts every fortnight from the 1st October 10am…

Autism Networks Community Cafe: October Opening Days


Category: External source

October Opening TimesCommunity cafe open for all.

Alsager Community Support Choir Concert


Category: External source

Join Us for a Special Fundraising Concert by Candlelight We are delighted to invite you to a…

The Pledge Autumn Careers Fairs


Category: External source

The Pledge Careers Fairs are coming up this autumn, offering organisations a great opportunity to…

End of Life Partnership: Community Sessions for Family Carers


Category: External source

Improving Youth Mental Health Training


Category: External source

Free Improving Youth Mental Health training is available across Cheshire East for adults supporting…

One You Cheshire East Falls Prevention


Category: External source

What would you, or someone you know do if you had a fall and couldn’t get back up?Knowing what to…

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