Support Staffordshire

Who we are

Support Staffordshire empowers communities to be the best they can be.

We support Staffordshire communities, individuals and organisations to work in collaboration to bring about positive change in their community by actively encouraging Social Action.

What We Do

We deliver the four functions of Local Infrastructure as recognised and promoted by the National Association for Voluntary & Community Action (NAVCA):

• Volunteering
• Capacity Building
• Partnerships & Collaborations
• Leadership & Advocacy

Our culture and values

Community Driven

We believe that people create their own futures together

We champion mutual understanding, collective learning & local decision making

Inclusive

We are fair & believe in the potential of everyone 

we support everyone to acheieve their goals, but focus on equity for marginalized people

People Powered 

We are positive about people & their talents

We recognise everyone's skills, experiences, knowledge, connections, passion & potential 

Trusting

We value empathy, integrity, transparency & respect

We spend time & energy building relationships, listening and collaborating 

Ambitious 

We are brave, inquisitive, imaginative & adaptable

We continuously learn with communities, leading & dreaming big together 

Sustainable

We are responsible for a healthy & prosperouis future

We ensure future generations can thrive as we do

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination wherever we find it, and through our research and campaign work, we speak up on the issues that affect people’s lives. You will be joining a dedicated, vibrant and talented team of people who are deeply passionate about services which improve people’s lives.