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Charity campaigning in a general election year
Following the announcement of a General Election, the Charity Commission have issued guidance for charities, political activity and campaigning. There is a short 5 minute introductory guide and more detailed guidance if you need it....
Volunteering in Teignbridge – a picture, recommendations, a celebration
Nationally, many voluntary organisations saw an influx of volunteers during the pandemic. However, since then, volunteer levels have dropped much lower than they were previously. If this continues, our voluntary sector will not be able to continue to provide the...
New Devon Mental Health Alliance (DMHA) Innovation Fund
New Devon Mental Health Alliance (DMHA) Innovation Fund is specifically targeted at organisations providing support for people’s mental wellbeing, with a particular focus on the severe mental illness cohort and innovative projects to support them. Grants of up to £800...
Free Training for young people
The Sir Francis Chichester Trust is once again offering FREE places on Outward Bound Courses to young people aged 16-22 who live in Devon. If you know of an individual who might benefit from this course, please encourage and help them to apply (deadline for...
Funding News – November 2022
Great news - Our November 2022 Funding News is now available to view online HERE Remember if you would like to join any of our mailing lists email us now - office@teigncvs.org.uk
Trustee’s Week
A BIG THANK YOU to all the #Trustees across #Teignbridge! It's #TrusteesWeek! An opportunity to thank them for the work they do. Leading their charities through increasingly challenging times! If you are a Trustee or want to know more about the role they play there...
New Site for Helping Dawlish
The Helping Dawlish website has undergone a revamp and now provides an even better service for local people, supporting them to find the information they need. There are new pages to support those struggling with the Cost-of-Living Crisis and an area for Ukrainian...
The Outreach Covid Vaccination Fund
Working in partnership with communities in Devon we have developed a Devon vaccination outreach programme which aims to support uptake of the Covid 19 vaccination amongst our most vulnerable communities in Devon. Insight, engagement, and involvement underpins our...
Household and Non-Domestic Energy Support: Summary of changes 17th October 2022
With thanks to NAVCA for the following briefing: Below provides a summary following announcements by the Chancellor on 17th October 2022 to the Household and Non-Domestic Energy Support Schemes The Energy Price Guarantee for all domestic customers will now run only...
New guidance for VCSE Groups supporting food supplies
As food costs continue to rise the current cost of living crisis is causing consumers to look for alternative food supplies. Volunteers and charitable organisations are increasingly looking for ways to provide essential food supplies to those who are most vulnerable....