The VCSE (voluntary, community and social enterprise) Energy Efficiency Scheme offers independent energy assessments to identify energy-saving opportunities in buildings, and provides capital grants to implement recommended measures. Part of a £100 million government support package to address rising costs, the scheme targets voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations in […]

The Community Energy Fund offers up to £100,000 to community groups for local energy projects. Supported by a £10 million grant from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, the fund aims to help communities develop clean energy initiatives such as wind farms, solar partnerships, heat networks, and electric […]

With Half Term only a couple of days away, there’s no better time to take a look at what’s on in your community! The Talk Community Directory contains all sorts of services and events for you to discover (and you can even add your own)! Take a look at what […]

The Household Support Fund (HSF) is funded by the Department for Work and Pensions to help those hardest hit by the cost of living crisis. For parents with a child under the age of 5 who are struggling to afford essential items, help is available to ease the burden with […]

From Wildplay to WoW events – Explore our Half Term Activity List If you’re looking for ideas to help you and your family stay active and entertained during the forthcoming February half term, there are lots of different activities and events taking place across Herefordshire. There’s everything from a curious […]

There are especially high numbers of measles cases currently spreading across the West Midlands. Unvaccinated children and adults are the most affected, with a significant proportion having to go to hospital. Two doses of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine, via your GP practice, offers the maximum protection for […]

Making arts accessible with the Courtyard Community Group Scheme The Courtyard have launched a Community Group Scheme. The programme is targeting local community organisations and services, with the goal of making arts more accessible to all. The offer is aimed specifically at organisations working with local people who may otherwise […]

Don’t miss out on these funding opportunities from Herefordshire Community Foundation! A reminder that the deadline for applications to the High Sheriff Fund is Monday 5th Feb. Read about the Herefordshire Together Fund – applications close on Monday 12th Feb.

Herefordshire Natural Flood Management (NFM) Project Herefordshire Council has secured funding to continue their Natural Flood Management (NFM) project until 2027 in seven priority areas. They’ve previously run a successful pilot project from 2018 to 2021, implementing various NFM measures like soil management, water retention, and tree planting. The new […]

The State of the Sector Survey is still live! Building on a previous study in 2020, the survey aims to answer questions about the number, activities, and contributions of these voluntary organisations and community groups in the county. As well as contributing their insights, organisations that complete the survey can […]