Latest news
What’s happening in Cornwall’s VCSE sector
New Shielding guidance
The updated guidance for people who are Clinically Extremely Vulnerable (the new ‘Shielding’) can be found here. Make sure you know the new guidance, if you or people you work with, will be affected.
read moreOnline platforms for charities
Digital resources for charities – how to choose and use the different online meeting platforms, plus CRCC’s advice on how to get your community group online, and what to do with them when they’re there!
read moreInformation for EU, EEA & Swiss people
EU, EEA and Swiss nationals have to apply for settled/pre-settled status to continue living in the UK after June 2021. Citizens Advice Cornwall has support available to help people with that – make sure colleagues & service users know.
read moreChanges to DBS checks in place from 28 November
The rules around disclosure of convictions, and DBS checks, have changed. Make sure you’re aware of what these changes mean, if you’re taking on new staff.
read moreCOVID-19 update and support
Quick round-up of COVID local restrictions, Christmas, Free School Meals and how to claim them, and Health Start Vouchers for families with pre-school children.
read more#SharkFreeSurfing – Christmas campaign
Loan Sharks are increasingly targeting people on social media. Be aware, report suspicious messages and illegal money lenders to @LoanSharkNews on 0300 555 2222 #SharkFreeSurfing
read more16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence
Find out how you can take part in 16 days of activism against gender based violence. With links to resources around domestic abuse and sexual violence, for those who are in danger now.
read moreFuel Poverty Awareness Day today
This winter will be even more difficult for those in fuel poverty. Covid-19 is squeezing household finances further and compelling people to spend more time in their homes #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay #WarmSafeHomes
read morePolice and safety roundup
County Lines app warning, police funding survey, support for people leaving prison, and a new podcast about forgiveness.
read moreCornwall VSF AGM – 15 December
We are holding our AGM, online, on 15 December. Please join us if you are a Member, and find out more about what we, and the sector, are doing.
read moreCurrent consultations
Make sure the voice of the VCSE sector is heard in consultations on Truro Town Deal, the St Austell Bay Neighbourhood Development Plan, the Commission on Ethnic Disparities and Inequality consultation, and more.
read moreFunding 25 November
Funding opportunities: for village halls, various hard-to-reach and disadvantaged groups, heritage organisations, social prescribing, community businesses, equine welfare and those with digital innovations around mental health.
read moreToiletries Amnesty – donated toiletries for your service users in need?
Could your organisation benefit from donated toiletries? If so, find out more here about Toiletries Amnesty, an organisation linking support organisations with those who have toiletries to donate.
read moreUK Disability History Month
UK Disability History Month runs from 18 November to 18 December, with a focus this year on Access, and the ongoing journey. Plus other disability stories in the news.
read moreThriving Communities Network – and funding opportunity
Find out about the Thriving Communities Network, offering connection, funding, ideas and support to small charities.
read moreWays to make working from home cheerier
Winter Workforce Wellbeing – tips to make working from home work for you.
read moreManaging Lockdown 2.0
Lockdown 2 update – charity sector support, facemasks, care homes, prisons and probation, and supporting your local COVID-safe high street.
read moreAwareness Days 23 Nov – 6 Dec
December is a busy month for campaigns, including Decembeard, GiveBack 2020, World Aids Day and Carers Rights Day.
read moreFaith, religion and the voluntary sector in the news
Reports around faith groups – working with local councils, social contribution of churches, tackling Islamophobia, and religious intolerance.
read moreAnti-Bullying Week this week
It’s anti-bullying week this week, and there are lots of resources available to help children and young people to recognise bullying, actions we can all take to protect them.
read more