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Crowdfunder now offering free fundraising platform
Crowdfunder now has fee-free charity fundraising, where 100% of money pledged goes to the charity, as well as project-based and Big Impact sections, with a 3% fee.
read moreFunding Opportunities
Funding opportunities for disadvantaged children, and for disadvantaged communities, plus to help people realise their sporting ambitions, and the Comic Relief Community Fund.
read moreLast chance to book your space at ‘Focus on Action against Climate Change’
Tickets are selling fast for ‘Focus on Action against Climate Change’ taking place at Treverbyn Community Hall on the evening of Friday 21st February 2020.
read moreOlder people and mental health services
Older people and mental ill health – GPs urged to prescribe more talking therapies, and older people need to ‘ditch the stiff upper lip’!
read moreNews around housing and homelessness
News around housing and homelessness – Council budgets stretched around temporary accommodation, Bedroom Tax ruled illegal for some, and Pet Bans to be removed for tenants.
read moreCornwall Heritage Trust campaign success
Cornwall Heritage Trust’s campaign to link with local businesses has been a success – four corporate friends announced.
read moreHoliday hunger and holiday clubs
Funding to run holiday clubs, and additional government funding for schools to offer breakfast clubs and holiday provision.
read moreDog fouling, and dogs on beaches
Cornwall Council and dogs – Changes to the regulations allowing them on beaches, but a new campaign to reduce fouling. Good for the environment and responsible pet owners.
read moreDisaster relief funds for core costs?
Should money donated for disaster relief fund core costs? In a blog for NCP, Martha Mackenzie argues that transparency is key, together with greater understanding by donors.
read moreSchools buying in more mental health support
More schools than ever are buying in mental health support for their pupils, and 80% of pupils supported by the Community and Hospital Education Service have mental health needs.
read moreInvitation to Tender, for CASS+
The Centre for Justice Innovation and CASS+ are inviting tenders for an organisation or partnership to conduct an evaluation of the CASS+ Community Advice Service. Closing 24 Feb.
read moreKeeping older people out of hospital
Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly is a pilot area for a new project aiming to help older people stay out of hospital, and keep well at home instead.
read moreJoin us to Focus on Action against Climate Change
Cornwall Voluntary Sector Forum and Treverbyn Community Hall invite our partners across the voluntary, public and private sectors for an evening of discussion and action-planning, looking at Climate Change at Treverbyn Community Hall on Friday 21st February.
read moreConsultations – adult mental health, clean air, Youth Voice, Headstart Legacy Fund and TV licenses
Consultations – HeadStart Legacy Fund, Cornwall Council’s adult mental health plan and clean air strategy, the Youth Voice Census and TV licences. Please participate and share. Deadlines imminent.
read moreCornwall Community Governance Review consultation update
Cornwall Council’s Community Governance Review enters its final consultation phase. Make sure you know the plans for your area, and have your say.
read more5 big questions – early years survey
The Royal Foundation has launched a survey around early years, looking at the most important factors influencing children aged 0-5. Please take part & share widely!
read moreESF updates
ESF, ERDF and other EU funding will continue as planned, now the UK has left the EU. Plus, find out about ESF-funded growth-hub seminars.
read moreApplications open for grants that inspire ambition in women and girls
Got ideas for projects that will benefit women and girls in Cornwall? Cornwall Women’s Fund has opened for its first founding round!
read moreVolunteer Cornwall volunteers survey
Volunteer Cornwall is considering a Volunteer Passport, and would like to hear from volunteers and organisations who host them, to help their planning. Can you answer a few questions?
read moreWinter Fuel Payments
The Winter Fuel Payment information – eligibility and how to claim, plus Cold Weather Payments, and the Warm Home Discount Scheme.
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