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Amber Heat-Health Alert in London from 12-13 August

An Amber Heat-Health Alert has been called for London, from 9am Tuesday 12th August until at least 6pm on Wednesday 13th August 2025.

To help yourself and your community, you can:

Check in on older people & those with a health or mental health condition

Use and promote our Cool Spaces map, for those who seek respite while out and about

Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated

Avoid being out in the sun from 11am – 3pm

Resources for your community

The following are various resource pages, guides and toolkits that you can use during this Amber Heat-Health Alert:

Download the hot weather toolkit

 

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Companies House Confirms Identity Verification Rollout from 18 November 2025

From 18 November 2025, all company directors and people with significant control (PSCs) will be legally required to verify their identity under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023.  

The rollout of identity verification will boost business, and support growth, by giving more assurance about who is setting up, running and controlling companies in the UK.

When you need to verify your identity for Companies House – GOV.UK

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The Future of Corporate Charity support

In this article, Stuart explores the evolving landscape of corporate charity support, highlighting a shift toward “blended giving” – a combination of financial and in-kind contributions that better meet the diverse needs of charities. Take a look here.

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Mental Health Support Urged for Charity Staff Dealing with 2024 Riots Aftermath

The People’s Health Trust has released a report calling for mental health support for staff of local charities managing the aftermath of last summer’s riots. Take a look here.

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Resident Doctors’ Strike – Getting the Help you Need

Resident doctors have announced strikes from 7am on Friday 25 July until 7am to Wednesday 30 July. During this period services are expected to be very busy. Please help us to help you by visiting 111 online, or calling NHS 111 for advice on the best service for your needs. 

Hospital services will be affected:

  • if it’s not an emergency, stay away from your local hospital: NHS 111 can direct you to the right place for care
  • in an emergency, always call 999
  • if you have an appointment, you will be contacted if it needs to be rescheduled
    if you don’t hear anything, attend your appointment as planned
  • if you need health help please think about the best place to go for the help you need:

If you do not require emergency care, you can get help by using these NHS services:

  • NHS 111: Fully trained health professionals are available, 24/7, to help if you need medical help or advice,
    or you are unsure about whether you should go to hospital. You can contact NHS 111 online, or by calling 111.
  • Your GP: The majority of practices in north west London will remain open during the strike, though many will be under increased pressure.
    Do continue to attend your GP and dental appointments unless you have been contacted and told otherwise. 
    Don’t forget you can use the online consultation form on the practice website. Evening and weekend appointments are also available,
    call your practice out of hours (the answerphone will let you know what to do), or visit the practice website for details.
  • Pharmacy: Pharmacists are trained health professionals who can help with your medication questions and minor health concerns.
    Many offer private consultations without an appointment, and can advise where to get further help if you need it.

If you are experiencing a life-threatening medical emergency, you should still attend A&E or call 999.

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Starmer Says Government Considering Business Rates Support for Charities

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said the government is considering how it can support charities facing financial challenges, including potential changes to business rates. Learn more here.

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UK Employment Law – A Roadmap for Significant Change

In this article, Carla Whalen from Russell-Cooke explores how the forthcoming Employment Rights Bill could significantly reshape UK employment law, urging charities to assess how the wide-ranging reforms, from zero-hours contracts to unfair dismissal, may affect their workforce. Give it a read here.

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DSC Reacts to Launch of Civil Society Covenant

A long-awaited agreement between the UK government and civil society organisations was launched on 16th July by the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, and the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Lisa Nandy MP, at an event in London. Debra Allcock Tyler, CEO at DSC, attended the launch event. Read more.

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New Guides for Fundraisers

As organisations are getting underway with preparing for the new Code of Fundraising Practice (the code) to come into effect on 1 November 2025, this month we have published three new guides for fundraisers in three key areas. These cover fundraising events, and fundraising through social media and online gaming. You can read our blog from our Head of Policy, Paul Winyard, for more details on what each guide covers. 

With the Data (Use and Access) Act recently receiving Royal Assent, we’ve published information on what charities should be aware of at this stage before the relevant part of the Act comes into force allowing ‘soft opt-in’ for charities. This includes how charities can start preparing for the new rules for charity direct marketing coming into effect.

We have published information, supported by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), on what charities should know about the new rules for charity direct marketing in the Data (Use and Access) Act.

 

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Smarter Content & Comms Strategies for Small Teams

“When you have a small team, every moment, new idea and piece of content that is created must count. Thankfully, you don’t need a massive budget or team to create meaningful, strategic content and communications…” Read more from the Charity Comms article here.

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