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What’s happening in Cornwall’s VCSE sector
Volunteering in Cornwall
Volunteering in Cornwall is a way of life. Our Charity Search Tool shows that 25% of residents volunteer formally. Above the national average
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Covid roundup – 16 April
A roundup of all coronavirus related updates and changes as part of the roadmap out of lockdown.
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Funding roundup 16 April
A look at what funding is available for the VCSE sector, as foundations seek to increase opportunties for those in the sector
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Why doughnuts are the key to VCSE build back
Cornwall VSF is excited to announce a workshop for co-creating Doughnut Economics ideas into transformative action.
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BAME charities and funding
This week two reports have released information to suggest BAME charities need more funding. this comes at a time following the Sewell Report
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Volunteering and Covid
The impact of the pandemic on the VCSE sector in Cornwall has been unusual. Communities have pulled together to ensure that no one gets left behind
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Hardship Fund to reach people in need
British Red Cross is looking for help to find the people in greatest need of financial support from their Hardship Fund.
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New member benefits
You may have read about our Charity Search Tool last week. Membership to VSF offers many other new member benefits to help amplify your voice
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Rebuilding communities: kindness is key
This week Wales is introducing the socio-economic duty and we look at how this could benefit Cornwall and its VCSE organisations
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#IamCornwall
Updates on the Co-creating Cornwall’s Future event and new #IamCornwall hashatg social media campaign to represent voices
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Funding round up 9 April 2021
Funding opportunities for charities and voluntary sector social enterprises in Cornwall with deadlines coming up
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Covid roundup – 1 April
A roundup of all coronavirus related updates and changes as part of the roadmap out of lockdown.
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International Women’s Day offered Cornwall VSF new staff the opportunity to get to know women in the sector.
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New additions to the Cornwall VSF team
Cornwall VSF staff. Here we introduce Amber Davies: Youth Engagement Officer; Laura Barnes Communications Officer and Shanice Morrison: Admin
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New charity search tool launched
Cornwall VSF launches charity search tool for its members.
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NCVO, the sector umbrella organisation, has new resources on its site, as it changes its focus, to reflect the way the sector is now working.
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Charity Marketing: Google Ad word grants
Google has developed a Google Ad Grant programme, which offers support to charities and the sector.
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Government mental health recovery plan backed by £500 million
The government’s mental health recovery action plan will support people with mental health issues in response to the pandemic.
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Funding Roundup 26 March
A roundup of funding opportunities applicable to Cornwall’s voluntary sector organisations. Various deadlines
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New wellbeing project to help people back into work
New project to support people in West Cornwall affected by the pandemic back into work.
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