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

Check out the Carers First resources for tackling this very challenging conversation. There are also lots of other fantastic resources available on the Carers First website to support unpaid carers.

Shared Prosperity Fund Year 3 applications open tomorrow and close on Wednesday 5th June. Don't miss out - check out if you are eligible to apply below.

Would you like to make a difference to the health and wellbeing for now and for future generations? Health research is very varied- it is not just about taking medication. Why not sign to become a Research Friend of Medway NHS Foundation Trust to find out more.

NEWS: The new ambition for the future of health and care of the people of Kent and Medway has been set, following the final agreement of the Integrated Care Strategy.

To find out more, visit: orlo.uk/I38oo

#TogetherWeCan #KMIntegratedCareStrategy

Tesco & easyfundraising have come together to donate £1000 funding pots to 5 community organisations this May. easyfundraising.org.uk/medway/

The Woodland Trust are offering free trees for schools and communities.
Click here to apply: woodlandtrust.org.uk/plant-trees/sc…

The Hubs Mobility Advice Service can offer free confidential advice if travel is difficult due to a medical condition or frailty. For more information contact the Hub Co-ordinator on 0300 7906 834.

For any voluntary and community organisations delivering in Swale, please see below. Stage 2 of this exciting networking and collaboration event by Swale Voluntary Alliance now has a new date on May 23rd. Book your free ticket with the link below.

Don't forget to book your free ticket before they are all gone for this event on Wednesday 1st May 2024. Find out more about Year 3 of Medway's Shared Prosperity Fund and how to apply.

Mutual Aid Medway [MARR] are launching a new befriending group for people with Autism, ADHD, ADD which make forming friendships difficult [No diagnosis required].

First Thursday of the month 12pm- 2 pm at Twydall Community Centre, ME8 6TQ

See poster below for full details.

The Kent and Medway Mental Health and Wellbeing Community Fund is designed to test new and innovate ideas, support grass root projects and find out what works. It closes next Monday at midday.

For more information and how to apply, please click here:
tinyurl.com/3eyu6usx

You are invited to a special event to launch Year 3 of Medway's Shared Prosperity Fund. Learn about the latest funding and how to apply.
Wednesday, 1 May 2024 at Rochester's Corn Exchange between 12pm - 2pm. Book your free ticket here tinyurl.com/3sycu4mk

Carers First are looking for people able to provide wellbeing sessions for Medway carers experiencing high levels of stress/ mental health challenges- especially those aged 16-25.

The closing date for applications is 29th April 2024. Please see the below for more information.

Don't forget, if your charity or voluntary organisation has an annual turnover of less than £30,000, you can also become an NCVO member for free. Members have access to lots of great training, advice and resources.

Grants of up to £10,000 are available to support local charitable projects in the following categories to prevent or relieve poverty to the most vulnerable and disadvantaged in the ME1 And ME2 areas of Medway.

For more info please contact: [email protected]