DSN is a modern, dynamic charity providing a wide range of support services related to sensory loss for people across Cheshire and the surrounding area. We are a Disability Confident employer with vibrant offices in Macclesfield, Northwich and Chester. Our values-based culture comes from our knowledge that the services we provide make a real difference to the people we support.
Civil Society Consulting (CSC) has been awarded funding from the National Lottery Community Fund to deliver Nurturing Grassroots – a brand-new capacity-building programme supporting grassroots social action organisations and Community Interest Companies (CICs).
Sandra recently caught up with Sheila King, one of the dedicated volunteers at Macclesfield Hospital. In this article, Sheila shares her experiences and reflections offering a glimpse into the impact volunteers make every day within the hospital community.
Sandra: What is your background and what led you to volunteering for East Cheshire NHS Trust?
The successful candidate will play a vital role in delivering Doorstep Sport offers and support for the network of Locally Trusted Organisations based in the North West who support young people from low-income communities to be (more) physically active.
The role involves:
Our Family Connector roles work in partnership with Halton Lea Cradle to Career - An initiative to bring together local community residents with professionals/leaders to support and improve the lives of children and families.
You will work as part of the Cradle to Career team, in partnership with local services to ensure children and their families can access support that meets their needs, by connecting them within the community.
We are excited to announce that the 2025 Equilibrium Foundation Grant Awards are now open for applications.
We are looking for an organised and proactive Project Support Officer & Office Administrator to play a key role in supporting our team. They will provide day-to-day administrative support, assist with financial processes, help coordinate community development projects, and manage communications including social media and website updates.
Cheshire Community Foundation is delighted to launch a new funding programme centred around the town of Knutsford, funding life-changing outcomes for local residents.
This programme will fund projects delivering interventions which tackle poor mental health, social isolation and food poverty in the Knutsford Wards. The programme will specifically target:
