UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) Grant Funding Available

The following grant schemes funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) aim to improve wellbeing, inclusion and local access. Small Sparks grantsSmall Sparks, delivered in partnership with Herefordshire Community Foundation, has £50,000 to distribute to support informal, grassroots initiatives. Grants of up to £1,000 are […]

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Scam Alert: Winter Fuel Payments

Winter Fuel Payments are made automatically and you do not need to do anything to receive the Winter Fuel Payment if you are eligible. Scammers are sending out messages claiming to be from the Department for Work and Pensions, urging people to apply. Find out how you can protect yourself […]

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Taking place in the community

Free Workshops this Summer!Herefordshire and Worcestershire Wellbeing and Recovery College have a range of free courses and workshops taking place over the summer. The workshops include a series of online sessions from Autism West Midlands covering a wide range of topics from reasonable adjustments, to navigating the system, personal independent […]

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What’s new on the Talk Community directory?

We’re in full summer swing and there’s lots to explore on the Talk Community Directory this week! From social pottery evenings and teddy bear picnics, to new support groups and money coaching sessions – there’s something for everyone. We’ve also added fresh dates for some of our most popular services, […]

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Hello from Hector at Here For Herefordshire Holidays!

Hector, our Talk Community Mascot has been out and about this week. Hector popped along to visit some of the activities taking place on the Here for Herefordshire Holidays programme. The programme launched on Monday and will offer fully funded activities to eligible children and young people, until 22nd August. If […]

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Help shape the regeneration of Merton Meadow

Herefordshire Council is asking for your views on the future of Merton Meadow – a key gateway to Hereford and an important space for the city’s growth and development. The council is developing proposals to transform the area into a vibrant, accessible, and sustainable space, and your feedback will help […]

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Free Online Sessions: Talking About Suicide in the Media

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 […]

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