Child Exploitation campaign and Safeguarding conference & training
OSCP is launching a new Child Exploitation campaign this week – #CEtheSigns. Also, advance date for their conference, plus training materials.
Interview with Ann van Dyke, brand new MBE with Cornwall VSF
Cornwall VSF interviewed Ann van Dyke, recently awarded an MBE, about her work with Sure Start, national schemes, and local organisations, to support and provide for disadvantaged children, and others.
New info packs for the sector from Cornwall Council
Cornwall Council has produced three new information packs, for community organisations, businesses, and those self-isolating, to collect the relevant information that is needed. Please get your copies and share them.
Impact of COVID-19
A collection of news articles around the impact of COVID-19, including on carers, jobs, and mental health (especially in young people).
Focus on Poverty
News stories around poverty, including the Job Support Scheme, fuel poverty, free school meals and the tackling the cashless economy.
Voluntary and Community Sector Emergencies Partnership
What is the VCS Emergencies Partnership, why is Cornwall VSF involved, and how could it help you?
Everything you need to know here, plus national insights into mental health capacity and support.
Future of Edward Hain Hospital consultation
Have your say on the future of the Edward Hain Hospital in St Ives – Virtual public meeting TODAY at 5.30.
Cornwall Samaritans: 50 years and still listening
Cornwall Samaritans has been helping people for 50 years this year, helping more than 30,000 contacts in the last 12 months. Find out more here.
Prisons + COVID
A collection of news stories around prisons and probation, in and COVID-19, including a distance learning delivery opportunity (tender closing 30 October, info seminar today).
Cornwall Council launches SEN survey
Cornwall Council is running a survey and art competition to shape the future of special educational needs provision. Have your say, by 30 November
Funding 20 October
Funding – community businesses, LGBTQ+ and BAME organisations, Theatres, supporting children in food poverty, digital inclusion, young people & the environment, and the most vulnerable in society.
Towards greater inclusion in Cornwall
Find out how Cornwall Council is engaging with LGBTQ and BAME communities to encourage greater inclusion. How can you get involved?
Sector resources and news
A quick round-up of news affecting the sector as a whole, plus some useful resources around Gift Aid, and a survey.
Latest guidance on shielding
See the latest Government guidance on shielding (with handy infographic) and other supporting information.
Winter Workforce Wellbeing – go and hang out at Eden!
Winter Workforce Wellbeing – take a slow stroll around the Eden Project, and explore what’s new and what’s grown – with less people than normal.
Poverty and deprivation
More families are going facing poverty this winter, according to a new report. Plus, the Indices of Multiple Deprivation stats for the areas you work in.
Landmark Trust – free holidays in 2021
The Landmarks Trust is once again offering 50 Free holidays for the sector, in its holiday accommodation. Who could you nominate – staff, volunteers, beneficiaries?
Coronavirus update – local alerts, test and trace support payments, and more
Find out the latest on Test and Trace self-isolating support payments, what the three-tier system means for Cornwall, and where to see the latest Cornwall figures.
Funding update 13 October
Funding opportunities – community groups, via CRCC, housing projects, cultural support for arts venues, community projects, and around the catering industry.
Queen’s birthday honours list 2020
Find out who has been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list in Cornwall. If you know more about a person who has been recognised, drop us a line – we’d love to run a longer story!