Supporting Voluntary and Community Action
Registered charities are now exempt from the rule which stipulates that half of their income comes from trading in order to be eligible for the Coronavirus Business Interruption Scheme.
The British Business Bank, which is...
There will be several opportunities for VCSE organisations to have their voices heard over their future and the impact of the COVID-19 crisis.
First, the House of Lords will be debating the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on...
The government has refused opposition demands for additional funding for charities.
In parliament yesterday, Oliver Dowden MP, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport...
More than 60 charity leaders have signed an open letter urging the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak to allow furloughed charity workers to volunteer for their own organisation.
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The Fundraising Regulator has published new guidance on setting up a fundraising appeal.
The guidance has been...
Bristol City Council has reaffirmed its support for those struggling to pay their council tax during the COVID-19 crisis.
Even before the coronavirus pandemic, the council already offered reductions to those who might be...
The CQC has released interim guidance on DBS and other recruitment checks for providers recruiting staff and volunteers to health and social care...
The Centre for Social Justice has published a report on the resilience of the voluntary sector during the Coronavirus outbreak....
The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a new scheme to support self-employed workers who have been hit by coronavirus restrictions.
Under the scheme they can apply for a grant of up to £2,500 per month. ...
A summary of the latest government guidance for employers and employees.
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