Our Funders and Partners

Cannock Chase Council is the local authority for over 100,000 local residents in southern Staffordshire, covering the towns of Rugeley, Cannock, and Hednesford, as well as larger communities including Brereton, Ravenhill, Bridgtown, Heath Hayes, Norton Canes, and Rawnsley. The council’s area encompasses much of the popular and scenic Cannock Chase National Landscape.

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) was formed on 1 June 2018 through the merger of South Staffordshire and Shropshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Partnership NHS Trust. They provide integrated physical and mental health, learning disability, and social care services across our region and beyond.

Staffordshire County Council serves as the county’s top-tier authority, delivering services in highways, education, health and social care, and economic development to around 898,000 residents.

The Henry Smith Charity aims to bring about lasting change to people’s lives, helping them to benefit from and contribute to society. They achieve this by funding organisations that work with people to reduce social and economic disadvantage.

The Money Advice & Pension service (MaPS) are an arm’s-length body, sponsored by the Department for Work and Pensions, with a joint commitment to ensuring that people throughout the UK have guidance and access to the information they need to make effective financial decisions over their lifetime.

Universal Credit is a monthly payment from the UK government designed to help with living costs. It replaces six older benefits, including Housing Benefit and Child Tax Credit, streamlining support into a single payment. You may be eligible if you're on a low income, out of work, or unable to work due to illness or disability.

Our service is supported by the Government via the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), providing government-backed resources to help individual access free, reliable advice and support.

Pension Wise is a free, government-backed, impartial UK service for people aged 50 and over, helping them understand their pension options and how to access a defined contribution pension pot.

The Energy Redress Scheme, run by the Energy Saving Trust on behalf of Ofgem, redistributes funds from energy companies that breach regulations. Grants support charities and community organizations delivering projects to help vulnerable households, reduce fuel poverty, improve energy efficiency, and promote a greener, sustainable future.

As the UK's largest gas distribution network, Cadent Gas brings warmth and energy to millions of homes and businesses every day. With a commitment to safety and reliability, they ensure that your gas supply is always there when you need it most.

South Staffordshire District Council is a local authority which covers the south Staffordshire region encompassing areas such as Codsall, where their main office is located, and surrounding areas such as Bilbrook, Brewood, Cheslyn Hay, Great Wyrley, Himley and Featherstone to name just a few.