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What’s happening in Cornwall’s VCSE sector
Funding update 13 October
Funding opportunities – community groups, via CRCC, housing projects, cultural support for arts venues, community projects, and around the catering industry.
read moreQueen’s birthday honours list 2020
Find out who has been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list in Cornwall. If you know more about a person who has been recognised, drop us a line – we’d love to run a longer story!
read moreHelp find WW2 veterans to thank them
The Not Forgotten is seeking WW2 veterans to thank them for their service, as they have missed the 75th anniversary celebrations this year. Do you know anyone? Find out how to nominate someone to receive a gift box.
read moreAwareness & Commemoration Days 12 – 18 October
Upcoming events next week: World Food Day, World Menopause Day, National Adoption Week and Baby Loss Awareness Week. Plus Black History Month is underway – how can you get involved?
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Autumn Seed Search
Get your wellies on and take part in the Autumn Seed Search, to grow trees for the Forest for Cornwall. A great activity for Winter Workforce Wellbeing as well!
read moreHave your say – Government consultations, and feedback on Safer Summer
Share your views – the police Safer Summer scheme, accessible homes, road safety for cyclists, pedestrians and horse riders, plus ASC charging policy & budget from Cornwall Council.
read moreBuilding Bridges to tackle all forms of racism in Cornwall
Building Bridges is a new project by Cornwall Council to help tackle racism. Find out more, and get involved.
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Winter Workforce Wellbeing – free exercise online
Part of our Winter Workforce Wellbeing thread – free exercise online. Find exercises to suit you and help improve your mood, without needing waterproofs!
read moreCouncil Tax and rent support
Cornwall Council has issued advice around council tax debt and rent arrears for households in financial difficulty. Make sure you know where to signpost people for help.
read moreGreen news
Find out about the new Green Homes Grants for residential property owners, banning plastic straws, a new standard for biodegradable plastic, and families becoming greener in lockdown.
read moreFree financial support for 65 voluntary orgs
Cornwall Charity Accountancy Service has been given lottery money to support 65 local charities with their financial needs post-covid.
read moreNational Youth Work Curriculum released
The National Youth Agency has released a National Curriculum for Youth Work – find out more, and download a copy here.
read moreFunding opportunities – 5 October
Rural resilience, small BAME community organisations, women and girls, large-scale job access programmes,
read moreAwareness & Commemoration Days (5 – 11 October)
Upcoming events next week: Clean Air Day, World Mental Health Day and Baby Loss Awareness Week. Plus we’re just starting Black History Month – how can you get involved?
read morePrimary care networks
Find out more about Integrated Care Areas and Primary Care Networks, and take part in a survey to ensure the Voluntary Sector’s views are known.
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Winter Workforce Wellbeing
A long drawn out pandemic, increasing need, and the start of winter aren’t a good combo for mental health. Help us develop WInter Workforce Wellbeing resources to help the sector get through this.
read moreLifelong learning promise
Boris Johnson has promised new college courses will be provided for people who do not have qualifications at A-level. More announcements to follow.
read moreFlu vaccination drive-through volunteers still needed
Just a few more volunteers are needed to help staff the drive-through flu vaccination sites – can you help? Please share the message!
read moreRedundancy task force
Cornwall Council has set up a new Redundancy Support Hub, to help people and businesses at risk of, or experiencing, redundancy. Find out what support there is for you, here.
read moreAdditional health impact of pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has had side effects in other areas of healthcare, with rising numbers of unplanned pregnancies, and fewer cancer diagnoses. Find out more here.
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