Information, advice and guidance

With the Autumn Budget finally announced, many in the voluntary and community sector are looking closely at how these updates will affect the work they do and the people they serve, especially in rural communities. This year’s budget brings with it some new funding initiatives, but also a few challenges, particularly for voluntary sector organisations, already stretched thin by rising costs and demand.  

It's Trustees Week (4th - 8th November)! As we celebrate trustees and their invaluable contributions to the charity sector, we also want to emphasise the importance of ensuring that charity funds are used responsibly and in line with the charity's mission and purposes.

On 10th October ministers unveiled the Employment Rights Bill, introduced within 100 days of the new government coming to office, to help deliver economic security and growth to businesses, workers and communities across the UK.

We have been receiving a lot of queries from charities and Parish Councils with community buildings and spaces with a capacity of over 100, as they are concerned about the potential impact of Martyn's Law.  Here, we explain a little bit about what it is, what the potential impacts are and what is happening with it.