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Welcome to SCIO
The Staffordshire and Stoke-On-Trent Consortium
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This is your new information resource for the voluntary and community sector in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
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We need details about your group
To serve you well, we need an accurate picture of the voluntary and community sector across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
We can only do this if you tell us about your group.
Please complete a Voluntary Sector Profiling Form in as much detail as possible.
post to Michele (SCIO Admin), c/o CASES, Voluntary Services Centre, Union Street, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire DE14 1AA or email - michele@cases-vol.org.uk or, if you prefer, complete an online form here. |
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Staffordshire Third Sector Network (S3SN)
Click here to access the latest information on Local Area Agreement Strands (LAA'S) |
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 2008-2014
The SCIO Infrastructure Development Strategy for 2008-2014 has now been finalised and can be viewed in Word format by clicking here. In developing this strategy, SCIO has undertaken consultation through a range of formal and informal means, which has highlighted the importance of the modernisation agenda to the sector and to partners. The Strategy supports the Consortium Vision:
"Our overall aim is to create an effective and influential third sector in Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent.
We want all third sector organisations to be able to access high quality support that meets their needs, when they need it.
By improving support, we will strengthen the sector, increasing its ability to create a better quality of life for individuals and communities across Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent ".
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Meet the Buyer Event
On the 9th September 2008 at Port Vale Football Club, there will be an event which will allow members of the voluntary sector who may wish to secure contracts with the public sector for services they can provide, to meet with the Commissioners. There will be an opportunity to meet commissioners either on a one-to-one basis, or by networking.
There will be display stand space available for SIXTEEN voluntary organisations. These can be booked on a first come, first served basis.
Please reserve your space as soon as possible by emailing
Further details, and an opportunity to book your one-to-one appointment will be sent to you within the next few weeks.
DON'T DELAY - RESERVE YOUR DISPLAY SPACE NOW!!
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Funding offered by the Coalfields Regeneration Trust
Two Grants Programmes currently available:
Bridging the Gap – for requests between £500 - £10,000
Main grants – for requests between £10,000 and £300,000
Both these funding programmes will run up to March 2011. For further details click here
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Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent
State of the Sector Report |
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We are please to announce the completion of the State of the Sector Report.
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The Queens Award for Voluntary Services
It has recently been announced that nominations are being sought for the potential winners of The Queens Awards for Voluntary Services, so if you know of any groups who may be eligible and deserving of this prestigious award, then now is the time to think about nominating them.
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Help us to Drive Down Fire Deaths!
Telephone 0800 0241 99 9 |
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| Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service has a new free phone referral number which it hopes will assist to drive down the numbers of deaths and serious injuries as a result of fires in the home - 0800 0241 999.
It is a hard hitting programme of activity designed to drive down accidental fire deaths and injuries throughout Staffordshire – but particularly targeted to try and ensure the practical safety of the elderly, infirm and disabled people living within the County. These people are more likely to find it difficult to react if there is a fire, and also may not always know the best ways to keep themselves safe in their homes. The Fire and Rescue Service will be working with, their carers, families and partner agencies to access these members of our community to provide Home Fire Risk Checks.
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| Faith Audit
The faith community in Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent plays an important role in providing both spiritual and practical well-being within our communities. The Faith Action Audit recently conducted by The Saltbox reminds us of the stark realities and challenges facing the voluntary, statutory and faith organisations in the county and cites the priority areas for concentrated intervention.
SCIO warmly welcomes this report and congratulates Saltbox on it’s efforts to highlight and promote the important diversity agenda across the county
Click here to view the Faith Action Audit |
If you have any questions, comments or concerns about our new website, please feel free to contact :
Julie Tibbitts
Web Portal Implementation Manager
julie@cases-vol.org.uk
Tel: 01283 543414
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