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Daniel Singleton speaks with BBC News
FaithAction’s Executive Director Daniel Singleton spoke with Victoria Derbyshire on BBC News at 9 this past week, looking at the reopening of places of worship and the impact of faith during the pandemic.
Government guidance for the safe use of places of worship during the pandemic
The government has released new guidance on the reopening of places of worship during the coronavirus pandemic. Starting from June 13, places of worships will be permitted to open for provision of individual prayer. Individual prayer within a place of worship is defined as a […]
VCS Emergencies Partnership Support Service
VCS has launched a new service this month, and are matching local voluntary and community organisations with transportation, PPE, volunteers, funding advice, mental health support, specialist training and further guidance. When local organisations need extra support they can approach their local council for voluntary service, […]
Charity support for rough sleepers
Over 130 charities are set to benefit from £6 million of government funding to allow them to continue their work supporting rough sleepers during the pandemic. Charities supporting vulnerable rough sleepers will be able to continue their vital work, backed by £6 million of government […]
Extended volunteer support to frontline staff
Frontline health and care staff will be able to access support from the hundreds of thousands of NHS volunteer responders. While the country is moving into a new phase in the national effort against this pandemic, health and social care staff on the frontline continue […]
Places of worship to re-open for individual prayer
Places of worship across England will be permitted to reopen for individual prayer from Monday 15 June, the Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick confirmed earlier this week. This decision follows discussions between the government and representatives of major faiths through the Places of Worship Taskforce, which […]
Whole home testing for all care homes in England
Every care home in England will now be offered a coronavirus test for all residents and staff, even if they have no symptoms. Since the launch of whole care home testing, the government has provided 1,071,103 test kits to 8,984 care homes, and they are […]
FUNDING: Trust for London grants
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Our Commitment to Black Lives Matter: Multi-faith Solidarity Statement
At FaithAction, we represent a diverse, national network of faith-based and community organisations. We are therefore proud to add our signature to this Black Lives Matter solidarity statement along with several other interfaith and multifaith organisations, signifying our solidarity with black communities both in the USA and the UK.
FUNDING: Independent Age Grants Fund
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