Newsletter and Update No. 82 – 21 July 2023

Jul 28, 2023

Cath Witherington, CEO Introduction As the school term ends for summer many families will be thinking about what to do to keep the children fed, happy and occupied during the school holidays!  Despite the weather forecast being very wet over this weekend, we are...

Newsletter and Update No. 81 – 23rd June 2023

Jun 28, 2023

Cath Witherington, CEO Introduction We have recently had our AGM and I’m delighted to say that we now have a newly elected Board.  I’ve added the details later in this newsletter.   Last week I was proud to be part of the VCSE Alliance event. The feedback confirms...

Newsletter and Update No. 80 – 26 May 2023

May 28, 2023

Newsletter and Update No. 80 – 26 May 2023 Introduction, Cath Witherington (CEO) This week I had the pleasure of attending the Heart for Turkey’ fundraising Event hosted by BME United at the Merciful Centre. It was certainly an uplifting event all to raise funds...

Newsletter and Update No. 79 – 11 May 2023

May 27, 2023

Cath Witherington, CEO Introduction Last weekend was certainly an historic occasion for us nationally with the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.  I know that the typical rainy Bank Holiday weekend did not dampen the spirits of those who chose to...

Newsletter and Update No. 78 – 14 April 2023

Apr 14, 2023

Newsletter and Update No. 78 – 14 April 2023 Cath Witherington, CEO Introduction As I hope most of you will know, City of Doncaster Council held their VCFS and Fairness and Inclusion Soft Marketing Event on April 12th.  It was a really interesting session...

Newsletter and Update No. 77 – 31 March 2023

Mar 30, 2023

  Cath Witherington, CEO Introduction Today (31 March) is the International Transgender Day of Visibility which seeks to recognise the accomplishments and achievements of transgender and non-conforming people. The Trans Student Educational Resources website...

Newsletter and Update No. 76 – 23 March 2023

Mar 30, 2023

Cath Witherington, CEO Introduction This week sees the launch of the Integrated Care Partnership Strategy  (you can read more about this later in this newsletter).  So our online VCSE Alliance Event this Tuesday was very timely.  We looked at:  Our continuing journey...

Newsletter and Update No. 75 – 3 March 2023

Mar 6, 2023

Newsletter and Update No. 75 – 3 March 2023   Cath Witherington, CEO Introduction   Local communities rely heavily on the support and local heroes who freely give their time and energy to make a difference.  Of course people volunteer for all sorts of...

Newsletter and Update No. 74 – 17 February 2023

Feb 20, 2023

Newsletter and Update No. 74 – 17 February 2023 Cath Witherington, CEO Introduction   I’ve struggled with pulling my opening words together this week!  Yes there have been lots of topical things to comment on – yet more tragic international news,...

Newsletter and Update No. 73 – 3 February 2023

Feb 3, 2023

Newsletter and Update No. 73 – 3 February 2023   Cath Witherington, CEO Introduction Hello everyone.  I’m delighted to report that earlier this week we held the first meeting of the Doncaster Volunteer Coordinators Forum.  This was a small group of...