Supporting Pets and Dog-walking during COVID-19 Crisis
Action Together shared an infographic from the Canine and Feline Sector Group around pet services during these times. It was also noted that the national food parcels for the shielded group will not include any pet food. Click here to download the infographic, particularly if you have volunteers providing dog-walking … Read more…
Covid-19 Available Grants across the UK
Grants Online have made a list of grants for groups supporting the Covid-19 response. See the list here … Read more…
Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) UK funding up to £10k now available
Smaller charities, not for profit organisations, social enterprises and unregistered community groups can apply for grants of up to £10,000 to help them to continue to deliver much needed support to within their communities. The funding is available to help with core costs, staffing, volunteer costs, supplies and equipment, communications … Read more…
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Bank Accounts for New Groups set up to support Covid-19
CVS has been asked about bank accounts for new groups set up for the emergency. It could be tricky if people use their own or business bank accounts and CVS would strongly recommend against using a personal account. There are quite strict rules enforced by the Charity Commission under the … Read more…
Donate to Support Hot Food Delivery to Vulnerable People in Teignbridge
Teignbridge CVS, has been working with voluntary and community groups, particularly with Kingsway Residents Association and HITS foodbank, to provide a hot food delivery service for vulnerable people. CVS accessed initial funding to set up and run the delivery service, however we will need more funding to keep the delivery … Read more…
Devon County Council VCSE Grants up to £5,000
Devon County Council has now opened their second grants programme under their Covid-19 Prompt Action Fund for up to £5,000 for VCSE groups; this is in addition to their smaller grants programme. Under the COVID-19 Action Fund, DCC will rapidly provide small amounts of grant funding to community-led schemes, which … Read more…
Statement from the The National Lottery on Covid 19 Funding Support
Dawn Austwick, CEO, The National Lottery Community Fund has released a statement giving detail of their funding approach in response to COVID-19. The statement can be found here … Read more…
Guidance for Groups and Charities offering Food
Teignbridge District Council have provided the attached guidance for all groups offering food To see the guide online please click here If you would like CVS to send you a copy of this guide please contact chiefexec@teigncvs.org.uk … Read more…