Entries by Carita Magnani

The Rank Foundation

The Rank Foundation remains operational during the COVID-19 pandemic and has made the following funds available to members of its existing network of current and past grant recipients: An Emergency Fund for immediate grants of up to £750 to purchase equipment, technology or memberships; and A Resilience Fund for grants to cover cashflow, fundraising and […]

Funding to Support People of Colour Affected by the Coronavirus (UK)

The Resourcing Racial Justice Fund provides funding to individuals and communities working towards racial justice. In response to the coronavirus, the Fund will provide financial support to organisations, grassroots and community groups, and individuals who are working to tackle the impact of Covid-19 on those who identify as people of colour (POC). Grants of between […]

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The #WhenWePaused Virtual Exhibition is Growing!

This visual time capsule, which explores where we find solace and meaning during the global Coronavirus pandemic of 2020, is continuing to grow with contributions from all over the world. Thank you to everyone who has taken part. Read the News Release Please support the Exhibition by sharing. Visit the Exhibition and click the share […]

Government Publishes Plan to ‘Rebuild’ after COVID19

The government has published a 50 page document outlining how the country will move out of the current crisis into a recovery phase. Confusingly, there are some critical differences between these plans and the rules remaining in force in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, and there has been much debate in the press and elsewhere […]

The COVID-19 Impact Programme for Armed Forces Communities

The Ministry of Defence has announced £6 million of funding for armed forces charities doing vital work to support serving personnel, veterans and their families during the COVID-19 outbreak. The money is part of a package of support announced by the Chancellor in April to ensure charities can continue their vital work during the pandemic. […]

£5 Million Loneliness COVID-19 Grant Fund

The Government (Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, Office for Civil Society and Baroness Barran MBE) has launched a £5m fund today to tackle loneliness resulting from the coronavirus outbreak and period of social distancing. National organisations working to tackle loneliness and build social connections are invited to apply for a share of the […]

Businesses Should Pass Three Tests Before Bringing Their People Back to Work

The Government has indicated that organisations with employees who are unable to work from home, such as construction and manufacturing workers, should start planning for their return. Full government guidance on working safely is expected later this week but, in anticipation, the CIPD is urging businesses to ensure they can meet three key tests before bringing their people back to the workplace: Read on

Another Survey – But Your Answers Are So Important!

We get it – surveys are like buses at the moment – but please take some time to complete this one on the impact of Coronavirus on the charity sector, led by the Institute of Fundraising. This one builds on a survey done at the onset of lockdown, with questions on financial impact and forecasts […]