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What’s happening in Cornwall’s VCSE sector
Cornwall VSF’s first online conference
This event is about shining a light on the examples of co-creation from Cornwall’s voluntary sector organisations, and evoking systemic change and best practice for all
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Healthy boost to Healthy Start Scheme
Scheme providing free vitamins and food vouchers to pregnant women and children in low-income families to get a financial boost from April.
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Free School Meals – Easter Holiday Provision
Food vouchers for all children eligible for Free School Meals will be made available by Cornwall Council over the Easter holidays.
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Funding without deadlines
Funding with no deadlines – for construction/repair projects, community, heritage & biodiversity projects, environmental projects, disadvantaged groups, disabled children, drug and alcohol rehab, racial equality, asylum seekers, and seafarers. Some larger grants available.
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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.
read moreVAWG: Contribute Your Views
The UK Government is seeking your views to help inform the development of its next Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy.
read moreCovid Roadmap – Explainer
Guidance for voluntary sector organisations on recommencing face-to-face services as part of the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown.
read moreEnvironment 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.
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Citizens Advice Cornwall seeking collaboration
Citizens Advice Cornwall is seeking collaboration with organisations in Cornwall on a research piece.
read moreCovid roundup – 12 March
A roundup of all coronavirus related updates and changes as part of the roadmap out of lockdown.
read moreFunding 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.
read moreCensus 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.
read moreRemote 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.
read moreSurvey on food insecurity in Cornwall
Cornwall Food Access Alliance (CFAA) has launched a survey for organisations providing food provisions to gauge level of need in Cornwall.
read moreResources to support vaccine roll-out
Resources to support the Covid-19 vaccine roll-out – we need your help.
read moreInternational Women’s Day: Cornwall’s Choice to Challenge
This International Women’s Day, Cornwall VSF asked the sector to nominate inspiring women and we were blown away by the response. Women in Cornwall like to rise by lifting others.
read moreWinter 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.
read moreFunding 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.
read moreWhat 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.
read moreNew 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.
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