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APPG on Loneliness Inquiry
Throughout 2020, the APPG on Loneliness is running a major independent inquiry into loneliness. The inquiry will seek to: Hold government to account and secure a renewed cross-Government commitment to tackling loneliness and its underlying causes; Build on progress made to date, by recommending tangible […]
Volunteers, your NHS needs YOU!
The NHS is “rallying the troops” for the war on coronavirus, with volunteers being called up to help vulnerable people stay safe and well at home. Could you be one of them? We know that, as members of faith communities, you will all have been […]
Charity Digital: How to become a digital leader overnight
Charity Digital have written an article How to Become a Digital Leader Overnight The extraordinary events of the last few weeks have been a heavy burden for leaders. There are many difficult decisions ahead. And through it all, leaders must move rapidly to help their […]
National Intergenerational Week
This week, 23rd-29th March, is the first National Intergenerational Week. This is all about celebrating those moments and places where different age groups come together for shared benefit. As people self-isolate during the coronavirus outbreak, this week seems more relevant than ever. The vulnerable and […]
Green Doctors: expert energy advice
Green Doctors are expert energy advisers who help London residents save money, stay warm, and improve energy efficiency in the home. Due to the circumstances we are living in today, they have moved the delivery of their successful energy advice service online and over the […]
Government COVID-19 guidance in different languages
The government have released information and guidance on social distancing for everyone in the UK, including children, and protecting older people and vulnerable people. Languages available include Arabic, Bengali, Traditional Chinese (Cantonese), Simplified Chinese (Mandarin), French, Gujarati, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Urdu and Welsh. To view […]
Citizens Advice: support available for people affected by coronavirus
Citizens Advice are regularly updating their website with information on support available for people affected by COVID-19 measures. There is advice available on the following situations: paying bills, what to do if you’re off sick or told to stay at home because of coronavirus (employed […]
NCVO: “Every day counts” for charities
Charities across the country are facing imminent collapse as fundraising income dries up, charity leaders warn. Charities have been in conversation with the government about a package of support for the charity sector, but warned today that without an urgent injection of money many charities […]
Consultation: Protecting Places of Worship
The Home Office have launched their new Protecting Places of Worship Consultation. This is a consultation on what steps should be taken to provide greater protection from hate crime for places of worship. Freedom of worship is a cornerstone of British life. The government is […]