If you are based in or deliver activities and support in Swale please see information below about a new funding opportunity. Swale Voluntary Alliance are delivering an online Q&A session on Tuesday 4th June to find out more a Contact [email protected] to book a place.

MEGAN CIC next Medway Mental Health event is on the theme of 'Loneliness and Volunteering'.
See poster for info.
Professionals , service users, carers or anyone with an interest is welcome. Call 01634 402077 to book your free place.

The National Lottery Community Fund has published guidance about how its work will be impacted by the General Election until July 5th 2024 . Please check here to understand if you need to respond:
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Please see below for information about current vacancies at SATEDA

This week it was announced that a a UK Parliamentary General Election has been called for July 4th 2024. Here is guidance published by the Charity Commission on 22/5/24 to help charities understand the rules on political activity and regulation.

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MVA are currently recruiting. Please click here tinyurl.com/564vtcca for more information and how to apply.

If you are a small charity, do check out the free Webinars being offered by NCVO during Small Charities week to support you to increase your resilience.

Do you know anyone struggling with the challenge of technology? Tech-Savvy is a digital inclusion program where Medway residents can get and support.

Contact St Peter's Church Parish Centre in Rochester on 01634 848900 to find out about free support sessions.

If you have been pregnant within the last year, are black, Asian or from a mixed background, and/or receive universal credit NHS Kent and Medway would love to hear more about your experiences. Please contact them at [email protected]

The Government has extended the support provided by the Household Support Fund until September 2024. Professionals supporting residents in Medway, please [email protected] to sign up to be able to refer residents to the scheme.

Kent Community Foundation offer micro grants of up to £2000 for organisations with income under £75 000. Grants can be spent on start-up costs, core costs, capital costs.

To find out more about eligibility or to apply go to tinyurl.com/3ap84aa5.

The Care Quality Commission [CQC] is currently undertaking a pilot project to gather feedback and experiences of people with ethnic minority backgrounds with long-term physical health conditions in primary and secondary care.

See poster for more info about how to get in touch.

If you live in Medway and would like to find out more about NIHR, do pop along to the Medway Volunteer Fair on 6th June 2024. You will be able to ask questions, meet current health research volunteers, and find out different ways that you can participate to make a difference.

Carers First is looking for highly motivated and influential professionals to offer their expertise and experience as mentors in our Young Adult Carer Mentoring Programme. Join our team, make a difference to young adult carers. Become a mentor today eu1.hubs.ly/H08-tVb0

New committee members are being recruited for the Kent & Medway VCSE Steering Group. The aim of the committee is to ensure strong lings between the VCSE and public bodies.
Click here for further info about the role: tinyurl.com/3hdzvdhf

Applications must be in by 10/6/24.

MVA will be celebrating Volunteers' Week 2024 with an event at Rochester Baptist Church on 6th June from 11am- 1pm. Organisations currently recruiting volunteers in Medway can reserve a space to promote their vacancies at tinyurl.com/3rtny9x5

Year 3 Medway's Shared Prosperity Fund is now accepting applications. Follow the link in the post below for lots more information and application form.

If you are a local business looking for extra space, Age UK Kent Rivers have a variety of size spaces in various locations around Kent and Medway. Check out their website for more information: ageuk.org.uk/kentrivers/roo…

Are you searching for exciting events to attend in Medway this year? Look no further! 🎉

Explore the incredible lineup of activities on the Medway Culture Fest 24 events calendar at creativemedway.co.uk/medway-culture…

There is something for everyone!

#MedwayFest24 #CreativeMedway

See below for more information about an event MVA is hosting during Volunteers Week. If you are an organisation currently recruiting for volunteers in Medway and would like a space to tell people, let us know here: tinyurl.com/463jm6ka