News - Cornwall Voluntary Sector Forum

Let’s talk homes – Cornwall’s housing strategy

by Ellen Rudge | 16 Jun 2021

Thinking about future homes in Cornwall, what are the top three things you would like to see?

Men, mental health and COVID-19

by Ellen Rudge | 16 Jun 2021

Men’s Health Week runs from 14-20 June.

Public Health briefing

by Ellen Rudge | 16 Jun 2021

As cases continue to rise in Cornwall, we need everyone to share three key messages with local communities to help us slow the spread of the virus and make sure our NHS remains protected.

Watch our Co-creating Cornwall’s Future spotlight videos

by Ellen Rudge | 14 Jun 2021

Another chance to watch our spotlight videos as part of our Co-creating Cornwall’s Future event

Small Charity Week

by Ellen Rudge | 14 Jun 2021

Small Charity Week 2021 (14 – 19 June) will kick off with I ♥ Small Charities Day on Monday 14 June 2021

We are inviting the voluntary sector to make a collective commitment to work together in ways that enable us to co-create a more prosperous, fair, safe and healthy Cornwall, by signing our online pledge

Funding roundup 21 May

by Laura Barnes | 21 May 2021

Each week, we compile a list of funding opportunities for the VCSE sector. This week, organisations in our sector began lobbying the government. We need to be involved in allocation of 'Levelling Up' funds. Firstly, we have seen the incredible work and impact of our...

Covid roundup – 19 May

by Ellen Rudge | 19 May 2021

A roundup of all coronavirus related updates and changes as part of the roadmap out of lockdown.

It’s OK not to hug

by Laura Barnes | 17 May 2021

Most people are excited about being able to hug their friends and family again. There are people who need to be reassured it’s OK not to hug

Funding roundup 14 May

by Laura Barnes | 14 May 2021

Each week, Cornwall Voluntary Sector Forum creates a list of funding opportunities to help the sector stay resilient

Re-entry anxiety

by Laura Barnes | 14 May 2021

For many people lockdown easing means there is still going to be an unmet need because of re-entry anxiety.

Cornwall VSF responds to Queen’s Speech

by Laura Barnes | 12 May 2021

Following the Queen’s Speech to open Parliament yesterday, Cornwall VSF CEO Helen Boardman gives her opinion on bills set out, for Cornwall

Event to explore how the ocean can benefit mental health and wellbeing

by Ellen Rudge | 11 May 2021

This Mental Health Awareness Week (10-16 May) we are collaborating with the Wave Project and Cornwall Mind to promote the benefits of sea swimming and surf therapy on mental health.

Volunteering in nature

by Laura Barnes | 11 May 2021

Cornwall is blessed with 422 miles of coastline. Volunteering in nature in Cornwall is accessible and good for overall health and wellbeing

Funding roundup 7 May

by Laura Barnes | 7 May 2021

May has started with some super support for the sector from HRH The Duchess of Cornwall. As a patron of some of Cornwall's larger charities, she is a passionate advocate of the voluntary sector. We have brought together the funding opportunities in Cornwall this week...