Newquay Orchard gets funding boost
Cornwall VSF member organisation Newquay Orchard has received a £65,000 grant delivered by Cornwall Council, as part of the Community Infrastructure Levy.
Citizens Advice Cornwall seeking collaboration
Citizens Advice Cornwall is seeking collaboration with organisations in Cornwall on a research piece.
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.
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.
Newquay Town Team seeking ideas
Newquay Town Team is a new project built to apply for Town Centre Revitalisation Funding. Do you have thoughts about what Newquay needs? Find out how to let the Team know.
Powerhouse Project, by Citizens Advice Cornwall
Powerhouse, from Citizens Advice Cornwall, is a new project supporting young people in their energy use and energy spending. Do you work with any NEETs or care leavers who could benefit?
New Cornwall Air Ambulance Chair
Mark Carne has been Chair of Cornwall Air Ambulance since April 2020. VSF Trustee Anna Jay helped appoint him, and interviewed him recently, about the pandemic, and changes it has prompted.
Localism Vision and Strategy
Cornwall Council has launched its Localism Strategy, outlining how the council and its partners can work together. Find out the role that VSF and the VCSE sector plays in this.
New staff at Active Plus
Find out about the new team members at Active Plus and their projects: Family Matters, supporting active service personnel and veterans with family life, and Veterans Support, for any veterans, offering support transitioning back to civilian life.
COVID-19 vaccinations to get underway at Stithians Showground
Covid-19 vaccination site opens at Stithians Showground today. When it is your turn, you could be invited to attend there, or via your GP practice. Find out more here.
Tuckingmill Community Centre to be transformed
Tuckingmill Community Centre in Camborne has been awarded £240,000 to update and expand, allowing it to offer better facilities and more space for service users, as well as a bus to bring people in. Good news!
COVID news update
Local COVID-news – Free school meals in Feb half term, COVID vaccines, business support grants, and the Universal Credit uplift.
Treverbyn’s Community Larder goes mobile
Treverbyn’s Community Larder has a new van, allowing more people in the local community to benefit. Find out where it’s going, and how you can find community larder services near you, here.
Hotspots warning and communications
New COVID-19 hotspots have been declared in Bodmin, Falmouth, Saltash and Penzance, in addition to Truro and Newquay. Take care, and spread the word not the virus!
New Year Honours for 2022?
Do you know someone who is going ‘above and beyond’, doing extraordinary things in the voluntary sector in Cornwall? We’re looking for possible nominees for the New Year Honours 2022… Let us know your suggestions please, by email.
New Year Honours in Cornwall
Find out who, in Cornwall’s voluntary sector, has been recognised in the New Year’s Honours list.
Congratulations to them all!
Foodbank map + Covid hotspots in Newquay and Truro
See the new emergency food provision map, plus resources to help deal with COVID-19 hotspots in Newquay and Truro. Please share the usual safety messages if you’re working in these areas: Hands, Face, Space.
Walking for Wellbeing this winter
Walking is great for physical and mental health. Check out some suggestions for local walks, and 2 charities encouraging walking.
Thriving Communities
Catch the updates from Thriving Communities – still opportunities to join their Network, and apply for funding, plus view their funding seminar. Find out more here.
Cornwall Christmas Box goes big in 2020
Cornwall Christmas Box, collecting donated Christmas dinners for families in need, exceeds all expectations with 3,254 donated boxes this year.