Alice Charity

18/06/2026

We’re proud to share the latest updates from Alice Charity, highlighting the incredible impact we’re making together with our partners, supporters and community.

Over the past few months, we’ve continued to support more families facing increasing challenges, from the rising cost of living to the growing number of young people at risk of becoming NEET. Despite this, we see resilience every day and with your support, we’re able to respond with compassion and meaningful action.

In this edition, you’ll find:
✨ The difference our People’s Pantry is making, with over 5,000 meals provided to local families
✨ Celebrating our SHINE Award, recognising our commitment to SEND inclusion
✨ Updates on our Big Cup groups, creating safe and supportive spaces across the community
✨ Opportunities to get involved through partnerships, fundraising and upcoming events

None of this would be possible without the ongoing support from our amazing community thank you for standing with us to help children and families build brighter, more secure futures.

📩 Take a read of the full newsletter here and see how you can be part of the journey

09/06/2026

Urgent Pantry Appeal

We need your help.

Our pantry is currently running very low, and demand from local families is higher than ever. Every day we are seeing more people who need support, and we’re struggling to keep up.

If you’re able to help, any donation big or small would make a huge difference

Drop-off donations here:
Unit 19, Whieldon Road Industrial Estate
Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 4JP

Items that are especially helpful include:
• Tinned food
• Pasta, rice, and other cupboard staples
• Long-life milk

Alternatively you can make a donation via our website: Donate – Alice Charity – using the reference as "Food" and we will do the shopping for you.

Your support helps us keep our pantry running and ensures no one in our community goes without.

01/06/2026

📣The teams have been picked…
The preparations are complete…
The only thing left is…
36 hours in the wild 🌳

Good luck to both teams taking on this amazing challenge for local charities including ourselves.

Please donate and support if you can ⬇️
https://gvwhl.com/MG8RG

Meet the contestants and follow their progress on the dedicated you tube channel: - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsO8NnArkVmZ_C7M6SPB_CQ/videos

PPREM ManagementSStaffordshire Chambers of Commerce

27/05/2026

Help shape support for pregnant people and families with babies

Are you currently pregnant, or do you have a child under one in your family? We want to hear from you, and that includes mums, dads, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and anyone who helps care for a baby.

We’re asking families across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire to share their experiences of:
• Pregnancy
• Birth
• Caring for a baby

Every family’s journey is unique. Your views will help gain an understanding of what’s working well and what could be improved, so support for parents, caregivers, and babies locally can be strengthened.

The survey takes just 5–10 minutes, and all responses are confidential. Developed in partnership with -on-Trent City Council and the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board (ICB).

Please complete the survey by 15th June

26/05/2026

📚✨ It’s Story Time at Alice! ✨📚

We’re so excited for this month’s Story Time, as the wonderful Shan will be joining us to read the delightful Look at Me as part of the National Year of Reading.

Story Time is one of our favourite moments, a chance to spark imaginations, build confidence, and share the magic of books with our little ones.

We’d love to know what’s on your reading pile right now. Share your current favourites with us, we’re always discovering new stories for our future Story Time adventures.

Let’s keep celebrating the joy of reading together. 💛📖

19/05/2026

There’s no better time to support a local charity, simply by doing your normal online shopping.

Tesco and fundraising platform easyfundraising.org.uk have teamed up again this May to give a little extra help to good causes. Your everyday purchases could help Alice Charity secure one of five £1,000 funding pots.

When you shop online with Tesco or F&F Clothing via easyfundraising, Alice Charity receives free donations and every qualifying shop enters us into a draw for a £1,000 funding bonus.

But it’s not just Tesco. easyfundraising partners with over 8,000 retailers, meaning you can support Alice Charity while shopping with your favourite brands all at no extra cost.

🟦 How to take part:
1. Register with easyfundraising and select Alice Charity as your beneficiary: https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/regeneration
2. Shop as normal by finding your retailer through the easyfundraising platform.
3.
Every purchase you make helps raise vital funds for local families.

Thank you for supporting Alice Charity and helping us continue our work in the community.

Join 2.1m people raising free donations via 6,000 shops & sites.

18/05/2026

We’re absolutely thrilled to announce that we have been awarded the SHINE Award, a recognition of our dedication to creating a truly SEND‑inclusive community.

Even more exciting, we are proud to be the first community organisation in the city to receive this award. It’s a huge milestone for our team and a reflection of the inclusive, welcoming environment we work hard to build for children, young people and families.

Developed by Stoke-on-Trent City Council in partnership with SEND parents and community organisations, the SHINE framework supports groups to strengthen their inclusive practice. As part of the award, organisations receive:
- Inclusion & Guidance support
- SEND training
- Accredited certification

While today we’re celebrating this achievement, we’d also love to see more local groups exploring how they can become even more SEND inclusive. Together, we can build a city where every child and every family feels welcomed, valued and supported.

For more information, please contact Kelly Dunning at Alice Charity on 01782 614838 or Jayne Brown at Stoke-on-Trent City Council on 01782 235464 or 01782 232292.

14/05/2026

A huge thank you to all the amazing companies who took part in a charity football tournament last Thursday. Your enthusiasm, teamwork and generosity made the day a fantastic success.

A special shout‑out to:

University of Staffordshire
Willmott Dixon construction
O'Neill & Brennan
GRJ Contracting
BMH Scaffolding
Phoenix Brickwork / SFS / Scaffold
D & R CONTRACT SERVICES LIMITED
Mansard Carpentry
MULTIFLOOR (WALSALL) LIMITED
McDermott Building and Civil Engineering Ltd
Regal Mechanical & Electrical Services

Thanks to your support, over £1,500 has already been raised, with donations still coming in.

Every contribution helps us continue our vital work at Alice, and we are truly grateful for the commitment each team showed both on and off the pitch.

Congratulations to all the raffle winners, and we hope everyone managed to get a well‑earned rest afterwards you certainly deserved it after the effort you put in.

Events like this show the power of organisations coming together for a shared purpose, and we couldn’t be more thankful.

If your organisation would like to fundraise for Alice, please get in touch. Your support helps us make a real and lasting difference.

Email: [email protected]
Tel: 01782 614838

14/05/2026

A massive congratulations to Scott Allan from KPI Recruiting Stokei and Jennifer Cotton for conquering the TCS London Marathon, what an extraordinary achievement.

Running 26.2 miles is no small feat, and doing it in support of Alice makes their accomplishment even more meaningful. Their dedication, strength and compassion have helped raise vital funds that will directly support the people who rely on us. We are incredibly grateful for their commitment and the awareness they’ve brought to our cause.

Their journey reminds us of the power of community when people come together, incredible things happen.

If you feel inspired and would like to raise money for Alice, we’d love to hear from you. Your support, in any form, helps us continue the work that matters most.

Contact us
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 01782 614838

07/05/2026

🌲 36 Hours in the Wild Supporting Alice Charity This Summer 🌲

This summer, business leaders from across Staffordshire will take on 36 Hours in the Wild, an extraordinary endurance and survival challenge created by PREM Management .

In June, these incredible participants will step far outside their comfort zones and deep into the wilderness for a raw, unscripted test of resilience, teamwork, and determination all to raise vital funds for charity members of Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce including Alice Charity.

We are so proud of every single person taking part. Their courage helps shine a light on the challenges families in our community face every day.

How you can help:
• Show your support by sharing this post
• Donate if you’re able
• Cheer on our brave participants as they take on this huge challenge

Every share, every donation, and every message of support helps us continue providing essential support to children and families across Stoke‑on‑Trent and Newcastle‑under‑Lyme.