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Teignbridge CVS Peer Support Programme
We have been bringing people together to use their experiences to support each other in our Peer Support Development Programme. If you would like to find out more or have ideas please contact Elaine at Teignbridge CVS
DCC Grants for Community Groups – open for applications
Grants are available to local community groups that run projects that help improve people's wellbeing, reduce hardship, provide a warm safe space to work or learn or socialise. Groups with schemes that bring communities together, alleviate food poverty or tackle...
Cost of Living – Teignbridge Planning for Action
Teignbridge CVS, working with Teignbridge District Council held a Cost of Living Workshop in September which brought groups together with the Council to explore what the demand (at the time) was, what support was available and to start to identify what the need might...
New Teignbridge Cost of Living Support Website and Leaflet
Teignbridge Cost of Living Support Website The new Teignbridge website draws together statutory and VCSE providers in a signposting website for individuals and advisors. It provides direct links to the Worrying about Money web tool, the district council website and...
Free 1hr online workshop for frontline teams having brief conversations with people about money worries
The Worrying About Money? Leaflet is a simple resource for people facing financial crisis - and those supporting them - to quickly see available advice and support options and which agencies are best placed to help. The Teignbridge Worrying About Money? leaflet has...
Kinship: New service for those raising relative’s or friend’s children
Are you a Kinship Carer? A kinship carer is someone who is raising a relative's or friend’s child. KINSHIP offer kinship families free support and advice. They are also developing a new peer support service across England and online. The service will include: 100 new...
New Cost of Living Grants Fund for Older People
Short Application Window The charity, Independent Age is providing a total of 25 grants of £40,000 each to charities and community organisations across the UK. The funding is intended to ‘get more money into the pockets of older people and help ensure they do not...
Fuel Debt Advice in the Community – funded places available
City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Fuel Debt Advice in the Community 6281-16 Funded places available Delivered across three webinars this course aims to provide an understanding of the causes of fuel debt, issues householders may face with meters, fuel statements,...
New mental health and wellbeing online service in Devon – find out more
One Devon, the new collaboration of NHS and local councils working together to improve the lives of people in Devon announce a new Mental Health service for Adults in Devon; they write: Dear Colleagues, We are thrilled to announce that NHS Devon, Devon County Council....
Resources for groups to support residents with Cost of Living Rise
Will you be supporting people with the cost of living rise? The Government is providing £37 billion this year to help households combat the rising cost of living. We know this may lead to questions about how much people may be entitled to. They have produced a...