Entries by Carita Magnani

You can help #SaveOurSector!

Thank you so much to all of you that have downloaded this template letter and sent it to your MP already – the more of you that do this, the harder it will be for government to ignore the cries for help that are going up across the sector. Find out more here now. #SaveOurSector […]

Coronavirus: Funding Updates

London Community Response Fund now stands at £3.2m, with a range of funders committing to support London charities. The fund is being coordinated by London Funders and expects to open later in the week. Find out more online Arts Council England (ACE) have just announced £160m worth of emergency funding for arts organisations. £90m will […]

Plan to Recruit 250,000 NHS Volunteers Launched

The NHS is looking for up to 250,000 Volunteer Responders to help up to 1.5 million people who have been asked to shield themselves from coronavirus because of underlying health conditions. As of Wednesday afternoon more than half that number have signed up. This is not intended to replace the vital work charities or community […]

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How to Volunteer Safely: Volunteering Matters

When further restrictions on movement and social contact were put in place by the government on Monday, there was no specific advice on how that would affect volunteers, especially those supporting vulnerable beneficiaries. This guidance from Volunteering Matters gives some fantastic tips and advice, as well as a risk assessment template that you can use […]

London Community Response Fund

The London Community Response Fund now stands at £3.2million, with further funders expected to announce their contributions in the coming days, ahead of applications opening for civil society groups affected by the crisis to apply later in the week. The fund, which will be coordinated by London Funders, will be available to organisations facing immediate […]

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Obtain Suppies Through Giving World

Giving World are providing free of charge clothing, food Items, toiletries, cleaning and household products so the most vulnerable people in our communities can stay safe and well. COVID-19 presents us with one of the greatest challenges we have seen during our lifetimes. However, during this difficult time, at Giving World remain committed to supporting people in […]

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United in Hammersmith & Fulham, Covid-19 Funding Assistance

In light of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) emergency, United in Hammersmith & Fulham are offering grants to locally based nonprofit organisations dealing with the effects of this emergency. This includes frontline groups who are working with people who face risk as a result of Coronavirus in Hammersmith & Fulham and those whose vital services are affected by the […]

Wellbeing Tips

Wellbeing is probably even more important whilst we’re all working from home. You need to create space for exercise, take breaks and communicate with others still. Read on.