Environment and climate change roundup
Good news for bees and trees, bad news for moths, and the climate change threat according to the National Trust – an environment news roundup.
Funding 11 March
Funding available to support people with LD to get online (Deadline 15 March), for marine conservation, good causes in the Newquay area, armed forces charities, programmes diverting young people from crime, and performing arts.
Census 2021 – ensuring everyone is counted
The 2021 Census is taking place on 21 March, and local VCSE organisations could have a vital role to play encouraging more people to take part. Find out how here.
Remote advice computers launched locally
Citizens Advice Cornwall are installing Digital Advice Hubs in local venues across Cornwall, to help connect people. Could you host one? Could you use one on days they’re not scheduled? Get in touch.
Winter Grant Scheme to help residents in need
Reminder to the VCSE sector to encourage eligible people to apply for the COVID Winter grant – payments must be awarded by 31 March.
Funding 5 March
Funding to support people with complex social issues, to make a difference in local communities, participatory art and culture in Cornish towns and villages, youth music, new and existing social entrepreneurs, community support, big climate change and transformational change partnership projects.
What the Budget means for the VCSE sector
Following the Budget on Wednesday, these are the highlights, as far as the VCSE sector is concerned, for us, and the people we support.
New partnership supporting Carers
Carers UK and Virgin Media have entered a strategic partnership which will use technology and innovation to support unpaid carers, raising awareness, creating connections, and supporting carers in the workplace.
Digital support for charity shops from a new business venture
Reluv, a startup based in Falmouth, is helping charity shops sell their high-value items online, to reach a wider audience. 9% commission from April, so test it out for free during March.
Help for EU citizens
Support is available for EU citizens living in Cornwall to complete the Home Office EU Settlement Scheme process (EUSS). People who need to apply include those born in the UK but without British citizenship,those with a UK Permanent Residence document, and EU, EEA or...More Covid impact reports
More reports on the impact of Covid-19, including an increase in destitution, people falling behind on housing payments, and deaths among homeless people, plus the impact of homeschooling on children and parents.
Funding 25 February
Funding for human rights matters, to encourage angling, for homelessness, people with disabilities, women and girls’ mental health, environment projects, and various other charitable causes. Plus awards for museums and heritage.
Devon and Cornwall Police Volunteer Awards 2021
The Citizens in Policing Team are now welcoming nominations for the annual Devon and Cornwall Police Volunteer Awards 2021. Do you know a team or group,
Awareness days and commemorations in March
Awareness days, weeks and months in March. Get involved, jump on national bandwagons to raise awareness, of everything from cancers, eating disorders, neurodiversity, debt, no smoking, sleep, and more.
New Adult Social Care charging policy approved
Cornwall Council has approved a new charging policy for adult social care, following extensive consultation, for implementation 21 April. Read the key changes here.
Safeguarding & support news
Better protection and housing for domestic abuse survivors, DBS changes, plus gambling & Human Rights Act calls for evidence
Funding 19 February
A wide range of smaller grants, from £200-£5,000, for smaller charities, covering young people, older people, heritage, equine, arts and more.
Survey of peer mentors
In an effort to create a best-practice guide for working with peer mentors, researchers are undertaking a the biggest ever UK survey of these special volunteers. Please share with any you work with.
Resources for VCSE organisations
Resources for the sector, around funding, sustainability, data sharing, and all things digital. If you need support in these areas, look no further.
Unequal impact of COVID
Three reports highlighting the unequal impact of COVID-19, with disproportionate deaths among disabled people, women impacted worse economically, and on families in poverty.