Supporting Voluntary and Community Action
The CQC has released interim guidance on DBS and other recruitment checks for providers recruiting staff and volunteers to health and social care...
Updated: 03/4/2020
Bristol’s VCSE organisations are playing an important role in the city’s response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and are working hard to maintain and adapt their services to meet communities’ needs. We had received feedback and some...
The Centre for Social Justice has published a report on the resilience of the voluntary sector during the Coronavirus outbreak....
Charities Aid Foundation have launched a quick-turnaround fund to provide smaller charities with grants of up to £10,000.
Eligible organisations are those with a charitable purpose and charitable activities, which had income of £1million or less in their last...
The government has launched a new free-to-use automated chatbot service to provide British citizens with information and advice on Coronavirus.
It is hoped that the service will reduce the burden on NHS services and help...
Sport England are concerned about the financial impact of coronavirus on the sport and physical activity sector, and are looking at options to help mitigate this.
They are exploring ways that they can help and are asking for input - if your organisation is part of the...
The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a new scheme to support self-employed workers who have been hit by coronavirus restrictions.
Under the scheme they can apply for a grant of up to £2,500 per month. ...
A summary of the latest government guidance for employers and employees.
Sick pay
Coronavirus has had a local, national and global impact, and we know that many of Bristol's community groups and organisations are balancing increased demand for services with workforce challenges, from self-isolation and illness to adjusting to online working.
Now more so than...