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Carers Network Future Planning Workshops

This Autumn, Carers Network will be running a weekly series of Future Planning Workshops for carers, starting with a session on Will Writing on Tuesday 5 October at 10:30am

This workshop series aims to highlight issues specific to future care planning and End of Life by providing introductory sessions.

There will be workshops on:

  • Will Writing
  • Funerals: Planning and Myth Busting
  • Do Not Attempt Resuscitation (DNAR)
  • Lasting Power of Attorney
  • Inheritance Tax
  • Pensions
  • Understanding Grief and Bereavement
  • Carers and Future Care Planning

Full details are available on Carers Network’s website:
https://carers-network.org.uk/future-planning-virtual-workshops/

For login details & more info, please email: events@carers-network.org.uk

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Art Fund Programme Project Grants

The Art Fund programme are offering project grants of up to £50,000 to help Art organisations as they reimagine their activities following the Covid-19 pandemic. The grant also aims to build expertise, capacity and connections within and outside the Art sector. Find out more about the grants here.

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Charity Pension Rules changing

Charity Finance Group (CFG) are urging charities to act soon to avoid the potential pitfalls of new pensions rules. The new regulations, which are expected to come into force in 2022, will significantly change how charities and other employers fund their defined benefit pension schemes. Click here to find out more.

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Charity Commission Public Meeting

The Charity Commission are holding their annual public meeting online on Thursday 30 September. It’s free to attend and you can submit questions in advance of the meeting, so if you’re interested in what’s going on with the Charities Bill given we still have no Minister, or want to throw your hat in the ring for Chair of the Commission, click here to find out more.

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Awards to Recognise Women-led Organisations (London)

Women-led groups and organisations in London are invited to submit nominations for the London Impact Awards: Powered by Women. This year there are three award categories to recognise women-led organisations who are creating lasting change in their communities: Standout Women’s Champion; Collaboration Award; and Best Emerging Voice. The Awards will be presented at an Awards Ceremony in February 2022, where three grants of £30,000 will be awarded to the winning organisations, and two individuals will be awarded £2,500 towards professional development. There is also a Young Leader with Impact category which will award two young women aged 16-35 who are demonstrating inspirational leadership in their communities. Registered charities, CICs and CIOs have until midday on the 8th October 2021 to submit their applications/nominations. Awards to Recognise Women-led Organisations (London)

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Charity Commission Allows Electronic Signatures on Balance Sheets, Trustees’ Annual Reports & Independent Examiner’s Reports

Charity Commission allows electronic signatures on balance sheets, trustees’ annual reports and independent examiner’s reports

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Green Challenge

We have just launched the Green Challenge, the initiative that will distribute 100,000 free basil seed kits across the UK to help people grow their own produce, get creative in the kitchen and connect with their community, running a 8-week growing journey fronted by TV Chef Rustie Lee. Please find the initiative deck here.

We’ve seen strong demand and currently working with many organisations, charities and community groups – it would be wonderful if you could come on board to include our challenge/giveaway to your audience and/or your staff. 

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The Loneliness Engagement Fund

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport is providing grants of between £15,000 to £50,000 to organisations that engage with those most affected by loneliness during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Loneliness Engagement Fund is open to organisations that have a track record of delivering effective communications and engagement activity at a national level; and who have a proven reach and track record of engaging with one or more of the following target groups:

  • young people aged 16-24
  • people with diagnosed mental health conditions
  • people living alone
  • people from lower income households
  • people who are unemployed
  • people with disabilities

Funding is to be used to help organisations to continue, adapt or expand existing activity that reaches groups at a higher risk of loneliness and supports the government’s loneliness objectives. The deadline for applications is Wednesday 13 October. To find out more and to apply, visit the website.

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