by Hannah Danson | 20 Feb 2019 | Children and young people, Health care and wellbeing |
A group of young food ambassadors aged 10 – 20 have travelled to Westminster to share their experiences of food insecurity with the House of Lords, as part of the Children’s Future Food Inquiry. The inquiry has set out to document the reality of food insecurity for...
by Hannah Danson | 20 Feb 2019 | Development, Education and training, Funding and grants, Public sector |
The Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Growth Programme’s February newsletter has a series of articles looking at projects that they’ve been involved with, including Supporting transport links to the Isles of Scilly The Living Well to Work project, helping...
by Hannah Danson | 19 Feb 2019 | Health care and wellbeing |
Even if you’re not participating in the Sugar Smart campaign’s Fizz Free February, you can do your bit to help reduce your own and other people’s consumption of unhealthy fizzy drinks – and also reduce the occurrence of single use plastics....
by Hannah Danson | 19 Feb 2019 | Advice advocacy and legal |
The February National Council for Voluntary Organisations bulletin has arrived, with a host of interesting articles. We link to it here with no apology, but many thanks! Headlines: What’s in store for the charity sector in 2019 New research about the experience...
by Hannah Danson | 18 Feb 2019 | Health care and wellbeing, Public sector |
Latest alcohol consumption statistics A report by NHS Digital published earlier in February shows that more than one in five people drink more than 14 units of alcohol per week, the recommended maximum. For men, this figure is around 28%, and about 14% of women,...
by Hannah Danson | 18 Feb 2019 | Advice advocacy and legal, Community support |
Several years ago Cornwall Council signed up to the armed forces covenant, and hosts a partnership board to provide support for armed forces personnel, veterans and their families, who are stationed or living in Cornwall. You can read the full information about it on...
by Hannah Danson | 15 Feb 2019 | Advice advocacy and legal, Health care and wellbeing |
There has been an increasing amount of news in recent years around bullying, harassment and other undesirable behaviours in the charity sector, and there has been a rise in reports of bullying behaviours in the workplace, even when they don’t make the headlines....
by Hannah Danson | 15 Feb 2019 | Advice advocacy and legal, Criminal justice / community safety |
As Legal Aid cuts once again hit the headlines, Cornwall is being labeled as one of the ‘Legal Aid deserts’ Since the cuts, anyone earning as little as £23,000 a year is no longer entitled to any Legal Aid in lower court cases. Even if they do get Legal Aid, they may...
by Hannah Danson | 14 Feb 2019 | Employment and skills, Health care and wellbeing |
The Department for Health and Social care has launched a national recruitment campaign called ‘Every day is different’. Their website has a quiz that could show if a person would suit a caring role, and examines different jobs in the sector. You can find out more on...
by Hannah Danson | 14 Feb 2019 | Health care and wellbeing, Older people |
A new report has shown that most of the population does not know the risk factors associated with dementia. Alzheimer’s Research UK carried out the study, and found that half of UK adults could not name ANY of the risk factors for Dementia, and only 1% could...
by Hannah Danson | 13 Feb 2019 | Advice advocacy and legal |
We’ve heard about a selection of consultations taking place that might be of interest to our Members: Improving access to social housing for members of the Armed Forces – Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government The government states that it is...
by Hannah Danson | 13 Feb 2019 | Children and young people, Funding and grants |
More funding opportunities – closing soon, or without dates. Surviving Winter Fund The Surviving Winter Fund offers financial support to the people at the most risk in Cornwall, helping them to stay warm, active and healthy. Grants are made to charitable...
by Hannah Danson | 12 Feb 2019 | Children and young people |
England’s Children’s Commissioner Anne Longfield has recommended that a compulsory register be kept of children who are being home schooled. Her report shows that there are increasing numbers of children being educated in this way, and “no-one knows...
by Hannah Danson | 12 Feb 2019 | Children and young people |
(from a Press Release from RJ Working) Funding delivered by Co-op Foundation through Building Connections Fund Youth strand RJ Working in Cornwall will help to make school outdoor spaces more accessible for young people over the next three months after being awarded...
by Hannah Danson | 11 Feb 2019 | Housing and related services |
A ban is coming into force in June 2019 on excessive fees charged by lettings agents and landlords to tenants. Proposed in the 2016 budget, the ban is currently causing some anxiety among landlords and tenants are advised to be aware of their rights in this area. The...
by Hannah Danson | 11 Feb 2019 | Health care and wellbeing |
A new report has shown that increasing numbers of carers are having to choose between working and caring for those who depend on them, and leaving their jobs. Around half a million people have left their jobs int he last two years in order to care for an elderly, ill...
by Hannah Danson | 8 Feb 2019 | Advice advocacy and legal, Development |
In November 2018 the Government launched a £1 million fund to improve digital leadership skills in the charity sector. The launch of the Digital Leadership Fund follows a commitment in the Civil Society Strategy to help charities build their digital confidence. The...
by Hannah Danson | 8 Feb 2019 | Children and young people, Health care and wellbeing |
The Woman’s Centre would like to introduce to the work of the YEW (Young Empowered Women) Project. Their aim is to help young women and girls, aged 11-18 years old, who have experienced or are vulnerable to the experience of sexual or domestic violence. Though...
by Hannah Danson | 7 Feb 2019 | Development, Funding and grants |
Community businesses across England have until 14th February at 1pm to apply for a learning programme and a grant of up to £10,000. Open to early-stage community businesses that are planning to grow by increasing their trading and sales, the Community Business Trade...
by Hannah Danson | 7 Feb 2019 | Children and young people |
Treverbyn Hall’s school holidays Activity Passport programme is open for applications, for around 30 young people from the Stenalees area. The youngsters, aged 10-14, will be able to access a fantastic range of activities during the school holidays with the...
