The Charity Commission has updated its guidance for trustees on what needs to be reported as a serious incident during the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out more.
Lifting the lockdown – the challenges our members face and how we are helping
You’ve been telling us how the easing of the lockdown is affecting you. Elizabeth Chamberlain summarises the key issues and highlights practical support.
News and resources for charity trustees
In his latest update, our governance lead Dan Francis unpicks the new insolvency and governance bill and also outlines three steps for scenario planning.
Commissioning and contracting – shaping the new normal
Councils and other commissioning public bodies have shown greater levels of flexibility and support for charities delivering services during the pandemic. We want this partnership working approach to become standard in the future. Catherine Goodall explains the good practice we’re pushing for and how you can help.
Volunteering news and resources
In this month’s round-up, Jarina Choudhury has our updated guidance on keeping volunteers safe as the lockdown eases.
My Community website relaunched
The pandemic has unleashed community action everywhere. To help local projects flourish, this website from Locality has tools, tips and ideas from 12 organisations, including NCVO.
Upcoming FREE webinars:
Board leadership: Supporting your charity through the next phase of the pandemic – 5 June | 11.00
The role of the chair and board, the challenges and opportnities of lockdown easing, and tips/resources on planning for change. Click here
*New* Building organisational resilience: things for small charities to consider – 17 June | 14.00
Join us during #SmallCharityWeek to learn about the key characteristics of a resilient organisation, and tips on how to become one. Click here
The FSI are holding Virtual training on 1st July on the following topics:
Developing Your Fundraising Strategy (Full Day)
Developing Your Case for Support (Full Day)
Diversifying Income and Sustainability for Charity Leaders (AM Half Day)
Risk Management for Charity Leaders (PM Half Day)
For further details click here
The link below contains plenty of helpful information such as:
- The link between menstrual cycles and mental health and how mood, sleep, and energy levels are affected during periods.
- Understanding premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and its more severe form premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) – their physical and emotional effects, what to look out for, and how PMS and PMDD symptoms mimic other mental health conditions.
- Useful self-care tips and wellbeing advice during your cycle – how the right diet, exercise, emotional and stress management practices help, and other useful advice and resources for women.
A BIG topic needs BIG discussion – THIS WEEKS’ EXTENDED TALK AT TEN IS FREE TO REGISTER FOR ALL
New to Talk at Ten? Find out what you’re missing…
THIS WEEK: 10am, Thursday 4 June
The big debate: West London after the virus
The Live Panel Debate Every Business Leader Needs to Watch
As lockdown restrictions ease and the world begins “a new normal”, join us for discussion about the future of business for all sectors in the sub-region.
Last week the Chancellor Rishi Sunak made a statement on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). According to the government, over 1 million employers have used the scheme, making £15bn in claims to date.
Over 50% of respondents to our recent survey said their charity was making use of the scheme, far more than any of the other types of support on offer – so how it is modified and wound down will have big implications for many charities and the services they provide. Further guidance about so-called ‘flexible furloughing’ is expected on 12 June.
The government has published more details in this fact sheet – note that the scheme will close to new entrants from 30 June, which means that ‘the final date by which an employer can furlough an employee for the first time will be the 10 June, in order for the current three-week furlough period to be completed by 30 June’. So, if you’re thinking of taking this option and haven’t yet, time is running out.
Also, see the Charity Tax Group’s short summary of the changes here
Post: Neighbour Service Manager: 36 hours per week. Pay: £35,000 per annum.
Location: Camberwell Road, Southwark SE5
Report to: Chief Executive Officer
Direct Reports: 2-3 FTE Coordinators/Caseworkers
Probation period: 6 months.
Benefits: Pension scheme with company contributions. Interest free loan for (up to) annual season travel ticket.
The Service
We provide conflict resolution services including, Neighbour, Family, Community, Youth, Workplace mediation and Restorative Justice in London.
The Role
The Service Manager we are seeking to run our Neighbour Mediation Service must be a dynamic, resourceful and self-motivated individual to be able to run an efficient, productive service across several London boroughs.
Application process
Please contact HR@calmmediation.org for an application pack. Closure for completion of application 17th July 2020.
Although our libraries are still closed due to the Coronavirus pandemic, a restricted area has opened in North Kensington Library to provide computer access to residents. Library users are able to use a computer for 45-minutes per day, for essential tasks such as applying for jobs or virtual learning.
Service available: Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm
For more information click here.
Along with the new PC provision, we have introduced other initiatives to help people in the borough through the lockdown. Our virtual library offer features more online events, classes and interactive resources and the Home Library Service is working on supporting those unable to leave their homes at all.
The government’s Self-Employment Income Support Scheme will be extended, giving more security to individuals whose livelihoods are adversely affected by coronavirus in the coming months, the Chancellor announced.
sobus
20 Dawes Road, London, SW6 7EN
Telephone 020 7952 1230
Email info@sobus.org.uk
Registered Charity No.1071089
and Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered in England No.03471416
Sobus is a new Community Development Agency for Hammersmith & Fulham. It has been created through the merger of the Community and Voluntary Sector Association Hammersmith & Fulham (CaVSA) and the Fulham Community Partnership Trust (FCPT). Building on the strengths of both organisations, sobus aims to provide a wider range of support services for local charities, community groups, social enterprises and start up businesses.