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....
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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...
A snapshot of some CVS activity over the last year
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...
Launching the Devon-wide Ethnic Equality Network
One Devon are relaunching the Devon-wide BAME Network – now the Devon-wide Ethnic Equality Network on the 25th July. As a part of the launch they are hosting a presentation to talk through the changes made to better support the network, including a re-structure and...
South Devon Food Alliance Update
Feedback from emergency food providers across South Devon shows a number of challenges: all providers are reporting a reduction of food donations (in some cases also monetary donations) – this includes lack of fresh produce from redistributed agricultural surplus,...
New Devon Health and Wellbeing Partnership called #OneDevon now launched
One Devon launched 1st July 2022 - the new health and care system for Devon. They have written to a number of agencies across Devon - a copy of their letter: Welcome to One Devon 1 July 2022 and describe One Devon as the name for 'the new Devon-wide health and care...