Register to Vote for the Mayor of London

The Mayor of London’s job is to make London a better place for everyone who visits, lives or works in the city. There are many areas of London life that are affected by the work of the Mayor, such as policing, transport, housing, planning and the environment. If you live and own a business in Greater London, make sure you are registered to vote to have your say.

If you are voting by post, apply early and give us plenty of time to process your application. Register to vote online now, it only takes five minutes.

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Youth Centre Recovery Fund (England)

The Julia and Hans Rausing Trust has announced an £8 million fund to help charities that run youth centres survive and recover from the impact of Covid-19. Funding will be for core costs and will cover the period from 1 April – 30 September 2021. There is no fixed grant amount. The deadline for applications is 4pm on the Wednesday 31 March 2021. Applications should be submitted online here.

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Does Your Charity Work with Contractors?

HMRC has issued new guidance on how to comply with off-payroll working rules (IR35) that are coming into force on 6 April 2021. This will affect your charity if it employs any individuals who work like an employee, but through their own limited company (usually a personal service company ‘PSC’) or other intermediary. Click here to read the guidance.

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Shepherds Bush Families Project Recruitment of New Trustees Board Members

Shepherds Bush Families Project is now in its 33rd year and supports families who are homeless and those living under acute housing stress. We are looking for 3-4 new trustees to join our dynamic board including a Treasurer, and at least 1 Trustee with company fundraising experience. Are you energetic, committed, and passionate about helping children, young people and their families improve their outcomes! Are you flexible and willing to think ‘out of the box’ if so, we need you!

This is a voluntary role and currently our Board includes a range of individuals with a variety of skills, from education, counselling, arts and healthcare with knowledge and experience and a dedication to support the development of our important work within the borough.

We welcome applications from a range of backgrounds and cultures.
Please send us a CV (max 2 A4 pages) and covering letter (max 2 A4 pages):
– Tell us a little about yourself and why this position interests you
– Tell us what experience you have had that means you meet the role profile and include practical examples. Please outline any skills or experience in the elements listed in the bullet points above
– Tell us what you would bring to this role and SBFP

Please send to Tracy Webb, Chair of the Board of Trustees: tracywebb0907@gmail.com
Deadline for applications is Tuesday 6th April at 10am.

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Funding for Activities to Improve the Lives of the Elderly (UK)

Charities, small grassroots organisations, and other not-for-profit groups can apply for funding of up to £1,500 towards activities designed to improve the lives of the elderly across the UK. This can include events, activities or pastimes that prevent social isolation and loneliness amongst adults over the age of 55 years. The funding is being made available through the Home Instead Bring Joy Foundation and applications can be made at any time. Click here

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New VAT Deferral Guidance from HMRC

HMRC have issued new guidance on how to pay VAT payments that were deferred between 20 March and 30 June 2020 – and how to join the VAT deferral new payment scheme. Read the guidance here.

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Charity Commission Chief Executive Says “Charities are Allowed to Campaign and Take Controversial Positions in Support of Their Purpose”

Helen Stephenson, Charity Commission CEO reflects on the National Trust case and gives some welcome reassurance for charities. Read her blog here.

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Upcoming DSC Zoom Talks

DSC Zoom Talk: Funds: To reserve or not reserve – that is the question

In the light of the Kids Company judgement and the increasing financial pressure faced by trustees as a result of the pandemic the issue of trustees’ decision making about where to spend precious funds on services or reserves has never been more pertinent. Come and share your thoughts and hear from others. Book now for Wednesday 24 March.

DSC Zoom Talk: What have charities ever done for us?

This roundtable asks the question ‘What have charities ever done for us?’ and will give you the tools to fend off the brickbats thrown by sector cynics and the evidence to help you gain the support of funders and partners. Book now for Wednesday 14 April.

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Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust – Rights and Justice

Funding is currently available through the trust’s Rights and Justice grant programme for organisations responding to the ‘dual harms of Covid-19 and systemic racism’. According to its website, the following work will be supported:

• Collation of evidence of lived experience of structural inequalities arising from the impact of or responses to Covid-19 for black and minority ethnic communities, refugee and other migrants
• Work that holds the government to account for systemic inequalities, injustices or abuses of power arising from its responses to Covid-19
• Work that builds the foundations for collective action, including resources for networks of activists to be effective, and the development and showcasing of long-term systemic alternatives.

Interested organisations must register by Friday 13 August 2021 and the deadline for application is 5pm on the Tuesday 31 August 2021. Find out more here.

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Haysmacintyre Charity Finance Briefing

Got questions about reporting, audits, or any other charity finance issues relating to COVID? Haysmacintyre’s latest finance briefing covers the key things you and your finance team need to know. Click here to read the briefing.

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