This is YOUR Alliance, so come along to drive its priorities and be its voice! Book now! ticketsource.co.uk/swale-voluntar…

Book your place at the FREE Power of Partnership event: Thursday 12 December 9.30am-12.30pm The Appleyard, Sittingbourne, ME10 4DE ticketsource.co.uk/swale-voluntar…

One week to go to our FREE "The Power of Partnership" event - have you got your ticket yet? Don't miss out! This is YOUR Alliance, so come along to drive its priorities and be its voice! Book now! ticketsource.co.uk/swale-voluntar…

It's your last chance to book a place at the FREE Power of Partnership event: Thursday 12 December 9.30am-12.30pm The Appleyard, Sittingbourne, ME10 4DE Check out our plan for the session, and book your place now! ticketsource.co.uk/swale-voluntar…

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas - we're looking forward to making the Alliance even stronger in 2025 with your support! ⛄️🎄🎅⛄️🎄🎅⛄️🎄🎅

Struggling to secure funding? Need some tips? Come along to our drop-in and chat with someone who has been there and can help with personalised guidance.. Register your interest now and drop in to our roadshows in Kemsley and Faversham ticketsource.co.uk/swale-voluntar…

Do you know anyone in Swale experiencing mental health issues that could benefit from some additional support? MEGAN CIC offers peer support groups and workshops. Self-referrals at megancic.org.uk/membership or via the Joy App - services.thejoyapp.com/en/username2584

In order to comply with our current funding requirements, we're inviting all organisations we've engaged with to complete a short survey by 9am on Monday 24 February. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…? Thank you in anticipation for your time in completing this survey.

A reminder of upcoming networking groups: Sittingbourne Networking Group - 9.30am, Tues 25 March, Swale CVS, Central Ave, Sittingbourne Faversham Networking Group - 9.30am, Wed 26 March, The Guildhall, Faversham Island Forum - 6.30pm, Tues 8 April, Criterion Theatre, Blue Town

We’re delighted to share the outcomes of the People & Skills project in 2024-25. This project demonstrates how community-driven partnerships can deliver lasting change. Read the full Executive Summary: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jf2kf0

We’re recruiting a new Swale Voluntary Alliance Project Manager to lead and coordinate our collaborative work across the community. The deadline for applications is Tuesday 6 May. Find out more: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jP8510

We're looking for a Loneliness Project Coordinator to join the Alliance. Find out more: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jP6Qf0 To apply: submit your CV and a cover letter to [email protected] or Swale CVS, Central House, Central Avenue, Sittingbourne, ME10 4NU. Closing date: Monday 19 May.

We're pleased to announce we've extended the application deadline for both roles to 9am on Tuesday 27 May. Are you looking for a full-time job? We'd welcome applications from anyone who wants to be considered for both roles. Contact [email protected] to find out more.

**VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY** We urgently need friendly, patient and reliable volunteer drivers for our busy Transport Scheme, to take elderly and disabled people to their medical appointments. Interested? Please contact Zoe, Transport Co-ordinator, on 01795 473828 (option 1).

It's Small Charity Week! Here's to all of the small, but mighty, charities in Swale doing wonderful work for the community! #SmallCharityWeek

We'd really like to understand how loneliness affects Swale residents, and ask them to take part in this short survey: forms.gle/c9GzVCbuJDdBWi… To receive paper copies or to find out more about our exciting new project please get in touch at [email protected]

We had a lovely time at the Chatty Table at Heather House Community Cafe – with a visit from Councillor Tim Gibson, who spoke about the importance of helping everyone feel connected. thechattycafescheme.co.uk/venue/heather-… Please fill in our short Loneliness Survey: forms.gle/c9GzVCbuJDdBWi…

We're delighted to confirm that Becky Duffy, Faversham Umbrella Centre Manager and member of our Steering Group, will be joining the Sittingbourne Networking Group on 23 September for a Funding Special. We're looking forward to seeing you there!

On 25 September, SVA attended an awareness session hosted by SwaleBoroughCouncil to learn more about the upcoming Local Government Reforms. Find out more about this and other SVA news when you sign up to our mailing list: 2dgtyr.share-eu1.hsforms.com/2kJUeTp2ZQraK_…

The Common Ground Award is now open for grants of up to £10,000. Use funding for: - New builds, refurbishments, or facility expansions - Essential equipment like laptops or furniture Deadline 21 November 2025. Apply now and boost your community impact! gov.uk/government/pub…?