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What’s happening in Cornwall’s VCSE sector
Current funding opportunities during the Covid-19 crisis
We have temporarily paused our funding bulletins during the Covid-19 crisis but we are working with Cornwall Council to keep an up to date list of funds and grants available, which can be viewed on the Cornwall Council website at https://preview.tinyurl.com/ydhl8nwb
read moreVoluntary and Community Sector Covid-19 Updates
You can catch up on all the Voluntary and Community Sector Covid-19 Updates here.
read moreSign up to Cornwall’s COVID-19 emergency response newsletter
We are producing a regular bulletin with Cornwall Council with COVID-19 response updates, information and resources for you, sign up here https://bit.ly/2w5ctN3
read moreCornish arm of charity offering comfort bags for pregnancy loss
Cradle, a national charity that supports the NHS and bereaved parents who are receiving care during or following early pregnancy loss, launched in Cornwall recently.
read moreMental Health information for children and young people
A round up of mental health information for children and young people from a range of organisations in Cornwall.
read moreDigital inclusion
Digital inclusion – information for those trying to help people without the means, skills or equipment to access the internet.
read moreFinancial Advice for people facing difficulties
A comprehensive resource for those working with people who are facing financial difficulties – debt, business support, working, benefits, budgeting and emergency grants.
read moreFundraising support for local organisations
Fundraising information for local voluntary groups – ideas for your supporters, plus sources of grant funding.
read moreLatest news from Clinks including a new grant programme
Find out the latest news from Clinks including a new grant programme, support for families with a parent in prision and details on the early release of some prisoners.
read moredisAbility Cornwall raises concerns around Government support of the most vulnerable
disAbility Cornwall has carried out a survey around government support for the most vulnerable people in Cornwall – see their findings here
read moreAdult Social Care Covid-19 key support links
Cornwall Council have published the Adult Social Care Covid-19 key support links document which covers support for all members of the public, for people with health and wellbeing needs, for people with specialist needs and for people with social care needs.
read moreMental Health Awareness Week in Cornwall
Mental Health Awareness Week takes place next week from 18th – 24th May 2020 and CornWELL Festivals CIC have lots of events planned online.
read moreGuidance to help manage Hearing Loss and Tinnitus during Covid-19
Action of Hearing Loss has produced guidance to help manage Hearing Loss and Tinnitus during Covid-19, including Remote communication and useful tools to ensure phone and video calls are accessible to all.
read moreTechnical help and support for the VCSE during Covid-19
A number of organisations are providing technical or digital support for voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations during the Covid-19 crisis.
read moreHelp 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.
read moreCornwall 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.
read moreFree ticket allocation for Third Sector Fundraising Conference
An additional 1,500 free places are now available for the Third Sector’s Fundraising Conference. The virtual conference, which takes place on 20th & 21st May, has the theme of ‘Fundraising in the Coronavirus Pandemic and Beyond.
read moreNew 24/7 NHS mental health telephone support, advise and triage
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has launched a new 24/7 open access telephone service for anyone worried about their mental health.
Support is available to anyone, regardless of age, all day every day by calling free on 0800 038 5300.
Tempo Time Credits to engage with vulnerable families and young people
Find out about Tempo Time Credits, a way of earning credits to spend on leisure activities, through volunteering. Targeted to vulnerable families and young people. Also professional support forums.
read moreFind 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.
read moreSafeguarding Adults guidance and resources available
Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Safeguarding Adults Board have published a Communications Plan during Covid-19, which includes guidance and resources.
read moreGuidance and advice on managing volunteers during Covid-19.
NCVO have published comprehensive guidance and advice on involving and managing volunteers during the coronavirus outbreak.
read moreCoronavirus 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.
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