New Procurement Notice for Public Bodies

In response to COVID19 and the restrictions on social activity, government has issued a procurement notice to clarify how contracting bodies should support contractors. For example, by putting in place ‘the most appropriate payment measures to support supplier cash flow’ and ensuring ‘invoices submitted by suppliers are paid immediately on receipt’.

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NET Has Raised £11m & Will Begin Distributing Through Community Foundations

The money from the Coronavirus appeal with now start flowing to communities via local community foundations, but it may take some time to set up systems to allocate and distribute it in different areas. Check with your local Community Foundation

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#EveryDayCounts Update

Yesterday, former Conservative MP and Minister for Civil Society Rob Wilson wrote in the Telegraph about why charities are so important, and appealed to the Treasury to take swift action: ‘Charities have a vital part to play in tackling the coronavirus crisis, and in helping the country rebuild once the worst is over. But they can’t do that if they no longer exist…’

Labour MP Tracey Brabin also gave an impassioned plea before the House of Commons, saying: ‘Charity workers are helping some of the most vulnerable people in our community through the COVID19 crisis. The Government needs to act now to give them the support they need.’

So far, over 1/3 of all MPs from 9 different parties have signed a joint letter organised by Stephen Doughty MP, urging the government to provide financial support for the sector so it can keep serving communities.

We can’t do it without you, though. Your letters are working – keep them coming. If you haven’t written to your MP yet, there’s still time – it only takes 5 minutes. Download our super-easy template here and do it today – #EveryDayCounts – share you story and get it trending!

 

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Companies House: 3 Month Extension to File Accounts

If the coronavirus outbreak has affected your company and you need more time to file your accounts, you can apply for a 3 month extension.

Find out more about the new measures agreed to help companies file their accounts during the coronavirus outbreak. 

We have decided to close our contact centre to protect the welfare of our employees. If you need to contact us, please email enquiries@companieshouse.gov.uk and we’ll answer as soon as possible.

We’ll be sharing all the latest updates and information about our services on our coronavirus guidance page for Companies House customers, employees and suppliers

To receive instant email notifications as soon as we update our content, sign up for email alerts.

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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 to document and share how your organisation is taking the best steps to protect Its volunteers and beneficiaries. Read the guidance here.

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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 crisis by providing our service in the time of their greatest need.

They understand the need in our communities will grow. They will continue to service their partners and your beneficiaries’ needs, whilst following all the latest government guidelines for employee and volunteers’ safety.

If you are not already registered with Giving World to access free of charge business surplus stock please register here.

Browse available products

Any queries contact Giving World by email: admin@givingworld.org.uk.

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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 social distancing and self-isolation measures in place.  This has made possible by the recent inpouring of generosity to our public Appeal.

The UNITED in Hammersmith & Fulham Coronavirus (Covid-19) Community Fund is now LIVE and grants of £100-£1000 can be applied for online at this link – https://unitedhf.org/grants/apply/covidhf/.

If you have any queries, please contact: team@unitedhf.org.

For further information click here.

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TfL Advice

Information about how TfL is responding to coronavirus (COVID-19):

Please stay at home – do not travel unless essential.

Making non-essential journeys risks lives. Only travel if your journey is absolutely essential.

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Thousands Volunteer to Help NHS with Vulnerable

Some 170,000 people have registered to be volunteers with the NHS after a recruitment drive to help the vulnerable amid the coronavirus crisis.

The helpers are needed for delivering food and medicines, driving patients to appointments and phoning the isolated.

The scheme is one of a number aimed at relieving pressure on the NHS.

BBC News link

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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.

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