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What’s happening in Cornwall’s VCSE sector
5 big questions – early years survey
The Royal Foundation has launched a survey around early years, looking at the most important factors influencing children aged 0-5. Please take part & share widely!
read moreESF updates
ESF, ERDF and other EU funding will continue as planned, now the UK has left the EU. Plus, find out about ESF-funded growth-hub seminars.
read moreApplications open for grants that inspire ambition in women and girls
Got ideas for projects that will benefit women and girls in Cornwall? Cornwall Women’s Fund has opened for its first founding round!
read moreVolunteer Cornwall volunteers survey
Volunteer Cornwall is considering a Volunteer Passport, and would like to hear from volunteers and organisations who host them, to help their planning. Can you answer a few questions?
read moreWinter Fuel Payments
The Winter Fuel Payment information – eligibility and how to claim, plus Cold Weather Payments, and the Warm Home Discount Scheme.
read moreBrexit
Brexit – the EU Settlement Scheme, and other guidance for UK and EU citizens, living here or in mainland Europe.
read more#ItsNotOK campaign against sexual violence
Safer Cornwall is co-ordinating a campaign this week, for Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week around #ItsNotOK. Speak up for safety.
read moreNews on crime and imprisonment
Catch up on news around deaths in prisons, young offenders institutions, consultation around criminalising trespass (Gypsies etc affected), the latest ONS crime figures, and 2 events coming up.
read moreAwards reminder
Reminder for the Charity Awards and Business Charity Awards submission deadlines, coming up next week. Plus a website with dozens of other awards listed, if you want to apply.
read moreVillage Works Counselling provision invitation
Could your organisation supply Counselling services through Inclusion Cornwall’s Village Works project, in Bude, Camelford, and Heston & the Lizard?
read moreInformation for small charities
Useful info from the NCVO on future planning, insights& training materials that could help support your voluntary organisation, plus charities exemption from new money-laundering regs.
read moreFebruary awareness days and commemorations
A busy month of awareness days, including around health, LGBT+, sexual abuse, hearing, volunteering, Fairtrade, dignity in care, safer internet, and random acts of kindness.
read moreCQC survey results
CQC has published survey results around community mental health care, children and young people’s care, and maternity care. Find out how Cornwall is doing…
read moreBig-name charity changes
Asthma UK and British Lung Foundation merging, and Royal British Legion cutting services.
read moreSchool for Social Entrepreneurs
Cornwall School for Social Entrepreneurs is offering two sets of courses: Accelerating Women’s Enterprise and Springboard – Growing Community Ideas. First venues Penzance and Penryn, respectively.
read moreNews around finance and work
News round-up around work and careers, a Real Living Wage increase, changes to bank charges and debt management, and gambling addictions.
read moreFunding Opportunities
Funding streams currently open – marine conservation, to increase access to swimming, for projects involving new technology, and to address social issues.
read moreFacebook and Instagram changes coming up soon
Updates, plus hints and tips for voluntary organisations that use Facebook and Instagram – changes being introduced and how to make the most of your followers.
read moreEco-aware young people needed…
Young people (13-24) with an awareness of and enthusiasm for environmental matters are invited to apply as Eco Ambassadors with the Eco-Generation Regional Ambassadors Programme.
read moreHealth news update
Health news – a new provider for the C-Card scheme, a pilot of telemedicine in care homes, and a campaign to encourage take-up of the MMR vaccine plus positive news around HPV.
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