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What’s happening in Cornwall’s VCSE sector
Towns funding
Funding for urban regeneration has been announced recently, covering Redruth, Camborne, Penzance, St Ives and Truro. Economy, culture, skills and transport will be improved.
read moreFree property advice offered to VCSE organisations in the South West
Registered charities, social enterprises, etc can apply to LandAid which can match them with property professionals, for free, to give advice on their property issues.
read moreGovernment pledge to fix rural broadband issues
Government promise to improve rural connectivity issues, with a £30m fund and changes to planning regulations.
read moreCornwall Council consultations open
Consultations from Cornwall Council, on Direct Payments, dogs on beaches, carers, day services, and the Launceston and Hayle area masterplans.
read moreDream Fund now open to charities working in partnership
The People’s Postcode Lottery’s new Dream Fund is open for applications working in partnership to deliver ‘dream projects’ over 3 years.
read moreEnvironment news update
Environmental news update, including climate change, extreme weather, tree planting (where, what and how) and smart energy on the Scillies.
read moreGet online at home – Microsoft discount for the VSCE in Cornwall
Get new Microsoft software and broadband cheap – special offer for VCSE community.
read moreThe Village Survival Guide
The Prince’s Countryside Fund has published a Village Survival Guide, covering all the things a village will need to know to safeguard its future viability.
read moreMorrisons cafes available for community groups
Morrisons Cafes are being opened for bookings by small community groups, like craft groups, or coffee mornings.
read moreSowena opens – young people’s mental health unit
Sowenna, the new mental health unit for teens, is open in Bodmin, meaning that these young people can be treated near to home.
read moreNew sign for Grenfell Street in Mousehole
Cornish Charity Cornwall Hugs Grenfell continues to support families affected by the Grenfell Tower fire, including organising a street sign for Grenfell Street in Mousehole, with the iconic green heart.
read moreFunding opportunities closing soon from CRCC
A selection of grants are currently available via CRCC, including for carers, mental health, Together for Families and dementia / memory cafes.
read moreAwards open
Four awards that are currently open, for charities, individuals, or unsung heroes in the NHS. Who could you nominate?
read moreRecovery College starting soon
Recovery College is starting to offer wellbeing courses soon, in West Cornwall, with Cafe Chaos opening a cafe at their venue in Threemilestone.
read moreNew scheme launched to redistribute surplus food to frontline charities
A new scheme has been launched, to help charities which can redistribute surplus food work with the business which have that excess, funding infrastructure changes in the businesses.
read moreInteresting news around charities and volunteers
See the NCVO’s research on the skills gap in the voluntary sector, and also have your say on a government consultation around sexual harassment in the workplace (with new protection for volunteers)
read more‘Refuge’ to operate National Domestic Violence Helpline
Refuge to run National Domestic Violence Helpline from 1 October after winning new contract. Plus details of other abuse-related helplines.
read moreCouncil leaders urge Prime Minister to level up funding in rural areas
Cornwall Council have joined up with councils from across the county to call for a fairer funding commitment from the new Prime Minister.
read moreConsultations and info around criminal justice & safeguarding
Two consultations, a competition and some updated guidance, around criminal justice and safeguarding.
read moreAwareness days, weeks and months in September
Details of days, weeks and months commemorating or raising awareness of various conditions and causes this September.
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