Shaping the New Landscape: Reflections from the CVS Cheshire East AGM and VCFSE Alliance Mini Conference
On 10th June 2026, VCFSE organisations from across Cheshire East came together in Holmes Chapel for CVS Cheshire East's AGM and VCFSE Alliance mini conference. The day brought sector colleagues around the table to consider three developments set to reshape how the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise sector works alongside statutory partners: the Civil Society Covenant, Cheshire and Warrington devolution, and the NHS 10 Year Plan with its Neighbourhood Health Framework.
Lots of change, all at once
Volunteers and the Law
Essential legal knowledge for volunteer management (2-part course).
Access Foundation – Digital Divide Grants
Objectives of Fund
The funding is intended to mitigate the digital divide by making computing facilities, support and learning available to disadvantaged and vulnerable people. It aims to support people and communities as well as the natural environment within the UK.
Value Notes
Grants of between £20,000 and £50,000 are available for projects lasting up to one year. In exceptional cases, the Foundation may consider supporting a longer running multi-year project.
Who Can Apply
Barchester Healthcare Foundation
Objectives of Fund
The Foundation aims to make a difference to the lives of older people and other adults with a physical, learning or mental disability; supporting practical solutions that lead to increased personal independence, self-sufficiency and dignity.
The aim of this fund is on connecting or re-connecting people with others in their local community. Applications that combat loneliness and enable people to be active and engaged will receive highest priority.
Value Notes
Grants range from £100 to £2,600.
King Charles III Charitable Fund - Small Grants
Objectives of Fund
The scheme provides small grants to support independent UK registered non-for-profit organisations for grassroots, community-based projects that fall within its core funding themes:
· Heritage and conservation.
· Education.
· Health and wellbeing.
· Social inclusion.
· Environment.
· Countryside.
Value Notes
Grants of up to £9,000 over three years (£3,000 per year for three years) are available.
The total cost of the project should not exceed £50,000.
