Royal visit to Treverbyn Community Hall
The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall visited Treverbyn Hall, Stenalees, as part of a tour visiting organisations that have been responding to the coronavirus crisis.
Relaxation in rules around charities and insolvency
Following the emergency Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill 2020 passed last week, check here for how this relates to charities which are struggling to keep afloat in these times.
Further funding released
New funding – SHORT DEADLINE National Lottery fund, plus BBC Children in Need, registering for the Big Christmas Give, and protective security around places of worship.
Less than a quarter of Cornwall’s voluntary sector operating as usual amid COVID-19 crisis
Cornwall VSF’s survey of the VCSE Sector’s crisis response shows great innovation and joint-working, but a bleak future amidst funding issues and a rise in need.
Online peer support for organisations
Peer support for voluntary organisation is being offered by the Institute of Voluntary Action Research – several free places are available during the rest of June.
The Queen’s Birthday Honours
Who do you know that should be recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours? The deadline has been extended, and the form simplified, to allow for appropriate recognition for Covid-19 heroes.
Help us find out how the Covid-19 crisis has impacted our sector
VSF is asking the VCSE sector to complete a survey to help identify the social impact resulting from Covid-19.
Cornwall VSF has an urgent survey for the sector
URGENT – voluntary sector organisations in Cornwall, please take part in our survey to help us gather information on how the sector is handling the current crisis. Please also share widely.
Find out the impact of Covid-19 on the voluntary sector
The DCMS Select Committee has published its report on the impact of Covid-19 on charities and voluntary organisations.
Guidance and advice on managing volunteers during Covid-19.
NCVO have published comprehensive guidance and advice on involving and managing volunteers during the coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan will now allow charities to benefit
The government’s Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme has been expanded to allow more charities to benefit – with the ability to borrow up to £5m over 6 years if certain conditions are met.
GPs and pharmacies open on VE Day bank holiday
GPs and pharmacies across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly will be available for anyone who needs care and treatment during the early May bank holiday.
Will you enter one of these charity awards this year?
Many business award events are still going ahead this year and we have picked some that we think our members may want to enter including The Third Sector Awards, Social Entrepreneur Index and The Charity Times Award.
New COVID-19 community Toolkit to support volunteers helping their communities
A new COVID-19 Community Toolkit has been launched to support volunteers in helping their communities during the pandemic.
Advice and resources from national organisations
A round-up of useful articles and resources from national organisations including furloughed staff wanting to volunteer, help with zoom calls, business contingency planning for fundraising, lessons about spontaneous volunteering in emergencies, and help with payment for volunteers shopping for someone else.
Support for frontline staff and key workers
Five charities have worked together to provide new support to those working on the frontline against the coronavirus, Our Frontline offers a combination of support and online resources for NHS workers, carers, emergency services and key workers.
Voluntary and Community Sector Covid-19 Updates
You can catch up on all the Voluntary and Community Sector Covid-19 Updates here.
Anxiety and stress management guide for all
The team of therapists and trauma-informed professionals at Khulisa have put together the guide that contains short exercises and a toolkit of tips and techniques that everyone can do to manage anxiety in a pandemic.
Government announces new support for charities
Following the announcement of support funding for the voluntary sector on April 8, here are initial details around the scheme, and how to apply for some of the funding promised.
Charity workers urged to take part in Digital Skills survey
Have you got 10 minutes spare to fill in the UK 2020 Charity Digital Skills Survey? It will help assess the sector needs in the context of COVID-19.