The Charity Commission have announced that charities who have been granted an extension to filing their financial update have until 30 September to submit their documents. Find out more here.
Imagine 2030 – and what an amazing place it would be if we succeeded in reducing our carbon emissions to zero. It is hard to reflect on the climate emergency whilst the coronavirus crisis is turning all our lives upside down. But at the same time, it has become increasingly understood by all political parties, all faith groups and all parts of our community that urgent action is now needed to protect ourselves from the worst impacts of climate change. Read on
The Prime Minister’s statement on Monday 5 July outlined that all restrictions could be removed from 19 July including social distancing and compulsory mask wearing. This could change how your business operates and behaviours in your workplace. The date for the final step on the roadmap out of lockdown has not yet been confirmed so keep an eye out for more information in the coming weeks. Read the PM’s full statement
Hi Polly UK’s free confidential anonymous helpline for women, girls and anyone who identifies as female ages 13+ is now open. It is a safe place to unburden, find guidance and advice, connecting you to local and national charities/organisations. Call 0808 802 0006 or chat at hipolly.org/chat from midday-4pm Mon-Weds.
The Department of Health and Social Care is offering free PPE (personal protective equipment) for use by voluntary sector organisations. Find out more and complete the form here.
Civil Society have reported that nearly a third of charity leaders do not do not plan to reopen their offices at the end of the coronavirus crisis, a survey of 500 individuals has found. Read the article here.
The Big Give is a registered charity (1136547) and the UK’s #1 match funding platform. We specialise in bringing charities, philanthropists and the public together to multiply their impact. The Big Give has raised over £156m for thousands of great causes through the power of match funding.
We run the Christmas Challenge, an annual match funding campaign which raises millions of pounds for good causes, as well as other match funding campaigns. We also provide a platform for charities to run their own fundraising campaigns.
Vision
The Big Give’s vision is a world in which everyone is connected to causes and inspired to give to them.
Mission
The Big Give’s mission is to provide a platform to promote causes and inspire people to give.
We achieve our mission through:
- Online match funding campaigns
- Showcasing charities and their work
- Providing services which help connect charities, their supporters and philanthropists
Civil Society have reported that Touchstone, London Funders and the Just a Drop Appeal have been recognised at the Charity Awards this year for the fantastic way each of them responded to the coronavirus pandemic. Find out more here.
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.