News - Cornwall Voluntary Sector Forum

Domestic Abuse, rape and violence against women news roundup

by Hannah Danson | 14 Nov 2019

News items around domestic abuse, with a campaign to equip frontline public sector staff to recognise domestic abuse, plus funding increases for rape victims, and a call for case studies.

Primary Care Networks – a new way of organising care

by Hannah Danson | 14 Nov 2019

Find out more about Primary Care Networks, the new way of organising care (health, social care & voluntary sector provision) in local areas.

£12m available for youth projects in the UK

by Hannah Danson | 13 Nov 2019

£12m announced for youth projects including into the Youth Accelerator Fund and #iwill Fund for social action.

Useful information for organisations

by Hannah Danson | 13 Nov 2019

Miscellaneous useful information: ONS population figures, localism recognition, apprenticeships, how to change your mobile phone provider, and free organisation resources.

Cornwall Christmas Box launches for 2019

by Hannah Danson | 12 Nov 2019

Cornwall Christmas Box will be collecting donated ‘Christmas dinner in a box’ again this year, to be given to the poorest families in Cornwall. Last year nearly 1,000 families were helped.

Awards – who will you nominate?

by Hannah Danson | 12 Nov 2019

It’s awards season – is there anyone you could nominate to recognise their work in the Charity Governance Awards, Charity Awards, or Business Charity Awards?

DWP advert banned as misleading

by Hannah Danson | 11 Nov 2019

The Government's advert for Universal Credit has been banned, after the Advertising Standards Agency ruled that it was misleading. The agency received 44 complaints about the adverts, which ran in May and June in the Metro newspaper and on a web page hosted on the...

European Social Fund project round-up

by Hannah Danson | 11 Nov 2019

Useful information about ESF funding, including some bragging about local projects!

Have your say on the new community garden village in Truro

by Hannah Danson | 8 Nov 2019

If you live or work in or around Truro, you might be interested in the proposed Langarth Garden Village, Find out more, and give your views.

Advice around the general election

by Hannah Danson | 8 Nov 2019

The Charity Commission has reminded trustees of the rules that they must follow in the lead-up to the general election, warning that failing to comply “could risk undermining public confidence in charity”. Parliament was formally dissolved on November 6, and the...

Health news roundup

by Hannah Danson | 7 Nov 2019

Health news: new drugs for cystic fibrosis and Alzheimer’s, clinical trials of medical cannabis, deaths from liver cancer, post-term pregnancy risk, measles, and a mental health book.

Healthwatch Cornwall appointed to help protect adults from abuse and neglect

by Hannah Danson | 7 Nov 2019

Healthwatch Cornwall has been appointed to hear the stories of people in Cornwall who have been at risk of, or have experienced harm or abuse.

Open Government consultations and calls for evidence

by Hannah Danson | 6 Nov 2019

Government consultations around Motability, pets, early years, youth services and family life, sport and smart meters – plus Cornwall Council consultations on Adult Direct Payments, dogs on beaches and planning.

New referral co-ordinator for Home Group

by Hannah Danson | 6 Nov 2019

Home Group is launching a new Empowering Independence Community Outreach Service for people with Physical Health Needs and/or Disabilities. Find out what’s happening near you.