Month: April 2020

The Persimmon Charitable Foundation
The Persimmon Charitable Foundation
 30 Apr 20

The Persimmon Charitable Foundation is joining forces with Team GB to give away £1 million to help support under 18’s in health, sport, and education and the arts through its […]
Cruse Bereavement Care – Update on Service Provision
Cruse Bereavement Care – Update on Service Provision

Cruse Bereavement Care – continues to provide a service. We have moved to telephone support, including Zoom. Our lines are open. There is a National helpline 0808 8081677 and email […]
Charity Commission Issues Advice About Coronavirus-Related Financial Difficulties
Charity Commission Issues Advice About Coronavirus-Related Financial Difficulties

The Charity Commission has published guidance on coronavirus related financial difficulties in charities and how to work through them. It states that “charities will be exposed to higher levels of […]
The Charity Commission Issues COVID-19 Guidance for the Charity Sector
The Charity Commission Issues COVID-19 Guidance for the Charity Sector

The Charity Commission in the UK has issued advice for charities across the country on handling potential coronavirus (COVID-19) related fraud and cybercrime. According to the commission, fraudsters are exploiting […]
Coronavirus and Social Isolation
Coronavirus and Social Isolation

As Coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads across the UK, it will be harder for people to maintain their social connections. Campaign to End Loneliness will keep their page up to date with […]
Community Fund Isolation and Grantholders Adapting Their Services
Community Fund Isolation and Grantholders Adapting Their Services

Most people will feel lonely at some point in their lives, but if loneliness becomes chronic it can have a negative impact on both physical and mental health. It can […]
Sandwell Cash for Sports Clubs – Round 5 COVID-19 Emergency Funding
Sandwell Cash for Sports Clubs – Round 5 COVID-19 Emergency Funding
 29 Apr 20

Sandwell Council understand that sports clubs, like every other sector, may now find themselves experiencing financial difficulties. Therefore, due to the current circumstances we are re-profiling the Cash for Sports […]
£5m Emergency Fund Received Applications Totalling More than £40m
£5m Emergency Fund Received Applications Totalling More than £40m

CAF’s fund, launched on 30 March, had to be closed on 5 April because it was so oversubscribed. The Charities Aid Foundation received more than 5,000 applications for grants totalling […]
How to Enjoy Heritage From Home
How to Enjoy Heritage From Home

The Heritage Fund has put together a list of heritage-inspired activities you can do from home – they’ll be updating the list, so keep checking back to find new things. […]
Digital Skills for Heritage – Meeting the COVID-19 Challenge
Digital Skills for Heritage – Meeting the COVID-19 Challenge

Josie Fraser explains how the Heritage Fund will help organisations face the current crisis and beyond through our digital skills initiative.  They recently announced our Digital Skills for Heritage initiative, […]
Aviva Community Fund – Open till 5th May 2020
Aviva Community Fund – Open till 5th May 2020
 28 Apr 20

The COVID-19 outbreak is a challenging time for many. We know that now, more than ever, small charities need our support. That is why Aviva have broadened the criteria of […]
VE Day 75 Plans
VE Day 75 Plans

As members of the public are no longer able to attend national and regional VE Day 75 commemorations or events due to the Covid-19 pandemic, The Royal British Legion is […]