Entries by Carita Magnani

Charity Bulletin from Russell-Cooke Solicitors

Click on the links below to read more:   When are charities allowed to discriminate? Getting the most out of your charity’s property: changes to the Use Classes Order Cross-border working from 1 January 2021 – frontier worker permits Flexible support for charities – Details of our charity data protection packages

Voluntary Sector Undervalued by £160bn, Report Concludes

The paper, called Civil Action, was published today by the research charity Pro Bono Economics, to mark the start of its Law Family Commission on Civil Society. Third Sector have reported that the commission is a two-year initiative that aims to examine how the potential of civil society can be unleashed in the UK. Find […]

Libraries News

As we come out of the second national lockdown, three libraries in Kensington and Chelsea will open again on Wednesday, with limited services on offer and social distancing measures in place. You are welcome to visit Kensington Central, Chelsea and North Kensington libraries from 10am to 6pm, Monday to Friday and from 9.30am to 5pm […]

Working from Home: A Guide to Creating a Healthy & Productive Workspace

This is a timely resource, with millions around the world working remotely due to COVID-19. Our in-depth guide covers: The pros and cons of remote work for employers and their staff, the wider impact on society and the environment, and technological and cultural challenges that need to be addressed. Eye-opening statistics and surveys of work […]

The Alec Dickson Trust

The Alec Dickson Trust supports young people who, through volunteering or community service, aim to help others, particularly those most marginalised by society. The trust has set up this round of funding to help young people volunteer in response to Covid – 19. Funding, of up to £500, can be awarded to UK-based volunteering or […]

Survey of Chairs & Vice-Chairs from the Association of Chairs

The Association of Chairs has launched a survey for Chairs and Vice-Chairs of non-profit organisations. It includes questions on Chair motivation/morale; changes in board and CEO relationships and on time spent on chairing pre and post COVID-19. All of the data will be analysed and shared to provide another perspective on the impact of the pandemic […]

£1.4 Million Funding to Develop Local Social Prescribing Activities (England)

The National Academy for Social Prescribing and Arts Council England have announced the launch of a new £1.4 million Thriving Communities Fund, established to develop local social prescribing activities across England. Social prescribing is a way of connecting people to community groups and statutory services for practical and emotional support. Funding will encourage partnerships led […]

Comic Relief Funding for Projects Which Deliver Change in Local Communities (England)

Charities, constituted voluntary and community organisations, social enterprises, and CIC’s across England can apply for grants of up to £4,000 for projects which deliver change in their local communities. Through Comic Relief’s Project Delivery Grants, organisations with an annual income of less than £250,000 can apply for funding for projects that address one of their […]

Grants to Keep Disadvantaged Young People Away from Anti-Social Behaviour (London & the South East)

The William Wates Memorial Trust exists to support projects that enable disadvantaged young people to fulfil their potential by using the mediums of sports, arts and education to keep them away from anti-social behaviour and criminal activity. The Trust typically awards grants of between £30,000 to £50,000 over three years to charities and not-for-profit organisations […]

Resilience & Recovery Loan Fund for Charities & Social Enterprises (UK)

In response to the coronavirus, Social Investment Business have launched a Resilience and Recovery Loan Fund for social enterprises and charities which have been adversely impacted by the pandemic. The £25 million fund provides emergency loans of between £100,000 to £1,500,000 without requiring personal guarantees and charging no interest fees or interest for twelve months. […]