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.
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.
Voluntary and Community Sector Covid-19 Updates
You can catch up on all the Voluntary and Community Sector Covid-19 Updates here.
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.
A food-sharing app, and a jobs website for charities
An app sharing surplus food availability from supermarkets (and calling for more businesses to get involved) and a social enterprise jobs website for the charity sector. And is an app for you?
NCVO advice and support for charities
Advice and guidance from the NCVO for charities and voluntary organisations around cybercrime, Brexit, Human Resources and basic legal advice.
Awards for you to enter
Does your voluntary organisation do extraordinary things, or have some extraordinary people working with you? These are awards that close in the next month or so…
Charities seek clarity on replacement EU funds
Charitable organisations have written to the Chancellor, Sajid Javid, seeking clarity on the replacement for EU funds, and details on their manifesto pledge: UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Queen’s New Year Honours list honours
Have a look at the list of those living in Cornwall who were recognised in the Queen’s New Year Honours List.
More free resources
GRIN has continued their series of free useful resources for the voluntary sector with these items: Inspiring Impact Inspiring Impact helps charities understand impact measurement in a two-step process. The first step is assessment of your organisation’s impact...Free Community Delivery Space for VCSE Organisations
Truro City Council is looking for a VCSE tenant for Malpas Community Centre, to manage the centre, rent free (bills to be paid) and co-ordinate activities.
Election and the charity sector
Voting in the General Election – registering, looking athte key areas for the charity sector, choosing who to vote for, and the Swing Seats in Cornwall.
Useful information for organisations
Miscellaneous useful information: ONS population figures, localism recognition, apprenticeships, how to change your mobile phone provider, and free organisation resources.