Herefordshire and Worcestershire’s Suicide Prevention Programme has funded a series of free online advice sessions delivered by Samaritans, designed for anyone who might communicate publicly about suicide. The sessions will explore how to talk about suicide responsibly, including how to use positive storytelling to help change the conversation around mental […]

Families are invited to join an informative online session about community resilience this coming Friday, 1st August. The session is part of a wider programme of work aiming to build stronger, more resilient communities across Herefordshire. The Families Prepared session is designed to engage children aged 6-10 years old. Children should […]

Severn Wye are thrilled to announce a brand-new project funded by National Energy Action aimed at helping people in Herefordshire with health conditions stay warm, safe, and in control of their energy bills this winter. As many of you know, cold and damp homes can seriously worsen existing health conditions […]

The Midlands Air Ambulance Charity are committed to fostering connection, creativity and collaboration in the local community. The charity host a community hub in the centre of Hereford that’s perfect for hosting meetings, holding interviews, workshops or creative projects. The good news is the hub can be hired free of […]

This week we’ve added some great new opportunities to get involved, including a free community health check at Holme Lacy Village Hall and details for National Playday in Ross-on-Wye. Don’t forget that our Summer Holiday Activities list is packed with family-friendly events, and there are plenty of WOW activities to explore too. Hereford Say […]

Do you run a local group, community organisation or sports club in Herefordshire? Two new grant schemes are now open, funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), offering support for projects that improve wellbeing, inclusion and local access. The Community Transport Grant Scheme offers support to local transport projects […]

Love Parks Week takes place 25th July – 3rd August and is an opportunity to celebrate the vital role green spaces play for communities across the UK. In Herefordshire, we are blessed with an abundance of green spaces and parks. This Love Parks Week we are encouraging you to enjoy […]

National Grid’s Electricity Distribution business, in partnership with LocalGiving, is offering grants to charitable organisations supporting communities working hard to improve their resilience in the energy transition. The Fund can be used to support energy-efficient initiatives to lower carbon footprint, save energy costs and improve energy-efficiency ratings. These projects can […]

The Herefordshire SEND Newsletter is co-produced by Herefordshire Council, Parent Carer Voice Herefordshire and Herefordshire Integrated Care System. The newsletter aims to provide easy access to key information and updates for families of children and young people with SEND (special educational needs and disabilities). The latest newsletter is full of […]