TV cameras to be allowed in crown courts
TV cameras will be allowed in Crown Courts for the first time, but only to record judges’ sentencing remarks, in serious high-profile cases, from late spring.
Charity Commission updates
The Charity Commission has published new guidance around reporting major incidents, although commentators say that it adds nothing to previous guidance.
Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust consultation
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust is asking for help to direct their future grant awarding programme. If you work with armed forces (current and ex), please let them know your views.
Get started on the pathway to social enterprise excellence
New and established social enterprises are invited to gain Social Enterprise Accreditation, including tailored support via the Social Enterprise Mark @SE_Mark.
Council consultations
Have your say on Council consultations, including the budget, planning services, the Fire and Rescue Service’s emergency response standards, and the proposed A39 route near Camelford..
Children’s news update
News around children – mental health appointment cancellations, preventing cyberbullying, tackling period stigma, and the numbers of child refugees.
Eight common issues with Gift Aid
8 common mistakes that organisations make with Gift Aid. Are you falling into any of these pitfalls? How can you get the most out of your Gift Aid scheme?
Waste and recycling news roundup
A few news items around waste, recycling and climate change, to start the New Year. Cornwall’s waste contract awarded Cornwall Council’s Cabinet recently agreed to offer a new waste collection (rubbish and recycling) and street cleansing contract to Biffa,...Unrestricted access for internal auditors recommended by new code of practice
A new code of practice from the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors has been published, giving guidance for organisations around auditing good practice.
Some mental health services transferring to CPFT
Support services for people with mild to moderate anxiety and depression, including talking therapies, will transfer to Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust from 1 April 2020.
Social Investment funding expanded to charities
Access, the Foundation for Social Investment, is rolling out its funding programme to charities and social enterprises working in mental health & equality, homelessness and youth.
Data protection breaches and charities
How is your organisation set up around data protection? Could you handle a Subject Access Request? What about data breaches? Protect yourself through Aquila Consulting.
Current funding opportunities
Various funding opportunities – around the criminal justice sector, improving digital skills, US.UK bilateral ties, and children’s welfare. Some close before the end of January.
Transport improvements for Cornwall
New subsidised bus routes are announced to start in April, helping ease rural isolation, as well as being good for the environment.
Free parking at hospitals to be introduced for some
From April, hospitals will be expected to begin offering free or reduced parking to certain categories of visitors, eg. blue badge holders and frequent visitors.
Cabinet reshuffle post election
Who’s Who in Boris Johnson’s Cabinet – i.e. who you should be writing to if you want to make someone aware of an issue in your world.
UK Social Sector Health Check report
Charity Bank has published its UK Social Sector Health Check, looking at how charities are finding the current climate, and anticipating the road ahead. Free copies available.
New funding for music in schools
Music Education Hubs are being given £85m in funding from Government to encourage children and young people to learn music in schools.
First trees planted as Cornwall’s Forest project grows
The first trees have been planted as part of the Forest for Cornwall scheme. Find out what you can do to get involved. #Forestforcornwall
2-minute beach cleans get charity status
The group behind #2minutebeachclean is celebrating 2020 by becoming a charity. Find out more, get involved, and do your bit in just 2 minutes to help keep our beaches clean.