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Updated guidance: COVID ‘Road Map’ advice relating to village halls and community buildings

04 Mar, 2021by Steve NunnCovid-19 Updates, News Article, Planning, doing and learning, Support for organisations and communities

ACRE has issued new information to help village and community halls get to grips with the latest announcements about the lifting of national lockdown restrictions. This is part of our Covid-19 guidance. To view the main guidance page please click here. This page is being regularly updated however the situation continues to change and in all cases please defer to official government guidance.

 

A banking blackout for charities? Why a collective voice is important

18 Feb, 2021by Steve NunnEconomy and enterprise, Knowledge Base

The impact of Covid has raised implications for banking services provided to VCSE groups and organisations. Nationally it appears that tighter banking restrictions coupled with a sustained period of financial inactivity due to the pandemic has led to a change in banking practice in relation to charity banking services.

 

Charging for services – tackling the income shortfall

04 Feb, 2021by Steve NunnCovid-19 Updates, Economy and enterprise, Funding, Information, advice and guidance, Support for organisations and communities

With income under threat from all sides, perhaps it is time to look at all the potential sources of income for charities. So as fundraising income is depressed - in some cases possibly for years - how can VCSE organisations make up for the loss in income?

EarlyBird booking for the East of England Village Halls Conference 2021

23 Dec, 2020by Steve NunnEvent, Planning, doing and learning, Support for organisations and communities

Village halls and community buildings are at the heart of our rural and urban communities. 2020 has been a tough year, with lockdown and compulsory closures for all.  However, the Covid-19 pandemic has provided a special opportunity for those involved in running village halls across the East of England to share experiences, ideas, opportunities, and resources.

Safeguarding - everyone’s responsibility

15 Dec, 2020by Steve NunnInformation, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Planning, doing and learning, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities, Training, Volunteering

Every VCSE organisation has a duty to safeguard volunteers, staff members, participants and donors, and to have appropriate and proportionate policies and procedures in place. Likewise, staff and volunteers themselves need to aware be aware of their individual responsibilities to themselves and to their clients, service users and hirers.  

Donate your money to charities, not criminals, this Christmas

10 Dec, 2020by Steve NunnEconomy and enterprise, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Funding, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, Planning, doing and learning, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities

Action Fraud, the Charity Commission and the Fundraising Regulator are warning the public to remain vigilant when making charitable donations this Christmas. Whilst the warning is directed to the giving public, it’s important for VCSE organisations themselves to understand the implications of potential impersonation fraud.  

West Norfolk VCSE Hub meeting 8th December

03 Dec, 2020by Steve NunnChildren and young people, Covid-19 VCSE Story, Event, Health and social care, Housing, Members Events, News Article, Planning, doing and learning, Support for organisations and communities, VCSE Sector Leadership Group, West Norfolk

The next West Norfolk VCSE Hub Meeting takes place on Tuesday 8th December 2020 between 10:30 and 12:00 on the platform Microsoft Teams. 

Charity Commission’s ‘quick and easy’ guides to assist trustees

03 Dec, 2020by Steve NunnInformation, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, Planning, doing and learning, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities, Training, Volunteering

Further to our article last month about Trustees’ Week here, we are taking a look at the Charity Commission’s new ‘5 minute’ guidelines.

Dereham Men's Shed - the road to becoming a charity

29 Nov, 2020by Steve NunnArts and culture, Breckland, Case Study, Covid-19 VCSE Story, Health and social care, Mental health, News Article, Older people, Sports, play and physical activity, Support for organisations and communities

There are definite benefits to registering as a charity, not least of which is credibility when applying to potential funders. Making your case to the Charity Commission needs to be done in an organised and planned way. 

Safeguarding and Village Halls

25 Nov, 2020by Steve NunnChildren and young people, Equality and diversity, Health and social care, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, Older people, Planning, doing and learning, Sports, play and physical activity, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities

The organisers of activities and events are responsible for ensuring people’s safety and wellbeing during their time there, but it doesn’t mean the village hall volunteers and staff are absolved from responsibility. it’s helpful to have a closer look at why it’s especially important for hall committees to have the right policies and procedures in place.  

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