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Superfast Cornwall programme update
Find out more about the next stage of Superfast Cornwall’s rollout, and alternatives if it’s not reaching your area.
read moreMore funding opportunities
Funding for small local groups, for increasing participation in rowing, for disabled, sick or life-limited children, and for small groups encouraging physical activities.
read moreGas Safe funding secured
Gas Safe funding is available to help older or disabled homeowners ensure their properties are safe, in conjunction with Cornwall Home Solutions.
read moreSouth West Water support
A brief outline of some of the support that is available for vulnerable water customers, and those in poverty.
read moreHow to deal with a crisis
PR Week magazine has published a very interesting article looking at how businesses (and by extension, charities) should prepare for crises. With the bad press there has been recently around certain charities, and their actions when problems have surfaced, it is not...
read moreCSW funding for NEETs extended
CSW’s funding for training for young people not in employment, education or training, has been extended.
read moreChildhood obesity
The Government's plan to tackle childhood obesity took another step forward at the end of June, with the publication of 'Chapter 2'. The report opens: Childhood obesity is one of the biggest health problems this country faces. Nearly a quarter of children in England...
read moreCoast Safety
Timely message from the RNLI about water safety, looking to target young men, who are statistically far more likely to die in the water.
read moreHealth-related news
Updates on news stories around the heatwave, legal highs, mental health, carers, care homes and foster carers.
read moreCornwall Voluntary Sector Forum is changing
Important announcement about the future working and structure of Cornwall VSF, from our chairman Richard Williams.
read moreAutism diagnosis delays report
A revealing report has been published into the delays experienced by people waiting for a diagnosis of autism.
read moreAdult Social Care Prevention Services survey
Adult Social Care’s prevention services are being redesigned to provide better support to people. Have your say on proposed changes.
read moreGet Set to Go programme
Carrick Mind, Restormel Mind and Cornwall Sports Partnership are launching Get Set to Go, a programme using sports to help mental health.
read moreBlue Badge changes
The Government is extending the criteria covering which people are eligible for disabled parking blue badges.
read moreFunding for a range of local projects
Funding steams against poverty, for wellbeing, and community spaces, to develop local skills and employability, for children affected by domestic abuse, and HIV prevention and support.
read moreJCP partnership possibilities
Opportunity for a local organisation to work with Jobcentre Plus in Plymouth delivering support to a specific group of jobseekers.
read moreWorld Breastfeeding Week
World Breastfeeding Week starts today, promoting, encouraging and educating around breastfeeding.
read moreEU funding and support post-Brexit
Cornwall Council has issued information regarding the future of EU-funded projects, and strengthening local infrastructure, post-Brexit.
read morePublic involvement in health improvement
A new project to engage people with healthcare improvements has been launched, and is seeking members of the public to get involved.
read moreGrants drop-in info days from CCF
Cornwall Community Foundation are running drop-in sessions next week for organisations interested in finding out more about their grants programmes.
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