The revised Code of Fundraising Practice has come into force this month, with civil society’s Stephanie Peacock commending its “more transparent guidelines regarding digital donations”. Learn more here.
The government has chosen Julia Unwin, an experienced leader in the sector, as its preferred candidate for the role of Charity Commission chair. Unwin, who served as chief executive of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation for nine years and chaired the Civil Society Futures inquiry in 2018, is set to face pre-appointment scrutiny by MPs on the Culture, Media and Sport select committee on Tuesday 25 November. Learn more here.
Following feedback from community and faith partners on increasing hate incidents, racism and anti-migrant sentiments, London Resilience and the London Communities Emergencies Partnership (LCEP) are working with Protection Approaches to host an online active bystander training workshop. This workshop will focus on what you can do if you witness prejudice, harassment or violence.
Delivery: Online
Date and time: 19th November (2pm-4pm)
Eventbrite link: https://abt-londonresilience.eventbrite.co.uk
Please register now to secure your place and do share with community and faith partners.
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.