A Volunteer Interview with Jane Arzoni
Volunteer story Jane Arzoni

Dementia patients on Aston Unit at Congleton War Memorial Hospital are experiencing newfound joy and comfort thanks to the innovative efforts of volunteer, Jane Arzoni.
Walking a tightrope NAVCA summary
Walking a tightrope: Exploring the conditions for effective local voluntary and community sector infrastructure
Summary from NAVCA
January 2025
Introduction
What are the conditions that allow local VCSE infrastructure organisations [LIOs] to thrive and deliver for stakeholders?
NAVCA commissioned a research project to answer the question:
Therapeutic Support Manager
The Joshua Tree is a dedicated charity committed to providing tailored support to families affected by childhood cancers. We strive to ensure that families receive compassionate care and the resources they need to navigate the most challenging of times.
We are seeking an experienced and qualified Therapeutic Support Manager to oversee our counselling and therapeutic work. This will include completion of detailed assessments and developing support plan tailored to each family and crucially overseeing our cohort of bank counselling staff.
Community Engagement and Project Officer
Are you passionate about improving health and care services in your community?
General Manager
Achieving resilient and diverse food systems through local and regional governance: our approach in Cheshire East
A couple of weeks ago I was fortunate enough to attend The 2024 City Food Policy Symposium organised by the Centre for Food Policy at City University.
How can the new Coronation Food Project help reduce food insecurity?
I am writing this article having returned from a visit to FareShare Merseyside with Councillor Anna Burton – Food Poverty/Food Security champion for Cheshire East Council. Was it good luck or good planning that it coincided with the launch by His Majesty King Charles III of the Coronation Food Project - designed to reduce waste whilst also reducing some hunger.