Outside Arts have announced that applications are now open for Creative Community Commissions of up to £1,000. If you are an artist, community group or organisation based in and delivering creative activities with communities in the Staffordshire Moorlands this could provide a welcome funding boost. They are hoping to support a range of projects through small scale commissions, up to £1,000 that help increase the range of arts and culture available for communities across t
Funding of £300,000 has been awarded to a collaboration of agencies in the Staffordshire Moorlands to help them support people struggling with low-level anxiety. The group comprising of Staffordshire Moorlands District Council, the Moorlands Rural and Leek and Biddulph Primary Care Networks, Support Staffordshire, Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, the County Council, MyActive, and other partners to deliver the project to improve the health of Moorlands res
Funding is now available to deliver inspiring, fully funded summer activities for 8–17 year-olds across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. The Staffordshire Space Programme works with voluntary and private sector organisations to help young people build skills, improve wellbeing and access positive opportunities. Since 2016, the programme has helped contribute to an 81.9% reduction in anti-social behaviour. Summer 2026 is now open for provider applications. You could help deli
Tuesday 11th November 2025 6.30pm for food at 7.00pm Spice Merchant, Cross Street Mill, Leek, ST13 6BL Join Home-Start Staffordshire Moorlands for a special fundraising meal Menu includes poppadom’s & chutney / mixed starter / selection of traditional curry dishes with rice or naan (vegetarian & vegan options available). £20 per adult / £15 per child (under 12s) - (£10 per adult & £5 per child going to Home-Start SM). Tickets MUST be pre-booked by phoning: 01538 387231 / t
Following a successful Creative Moorlands Fundraising Masterclass with Isla Telford from Urban Wilderness CIC), OUTSIDE are able to offer free 1-2-1 sessions. Isla is able to offer 12 x slots of 25 mins to give bespoke general advice, or you can use that 25 minutes to ask for specific feedback on an area of your funding bid. Here is the link to book your session: https://calendly.com/ashley-birks-outsidearts/one-on-one-fundraising-sessions-with-isla-telford In preparation fo
