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BBC iPlayer and TV Licencing

05 Nov, 2016by Clare FianderInformation, advice and guidance, Staying safe and legal

A TV Licence is now required to watch or download any BBC programmes on BBC iPlayer on any device. 

Police and Crime Plan 2016-2020

03 Nov, 2016by Clare FianderInformation, advice and guidance, Reports & Evidence, Staying safe and legal

The Police and Crime Commissioner has submitted the draft Police and Crime Plan 2016-2020 to the Norfolk Police and Crime Panel. 

Annual Report Guidance for Small Charities - Available Now

29 Sep, 2016by Clare FianderInformation, advice and guidance, Staying safe and legal

Charities (Except Charitable Incorporated Organisations) with an income of less than £25,000 do not have to file annual report and accounts with the Charity Commission (although they are still required to complete an Annual Return), but should be prepared to make these available if requested. 

Immigration Act 2016 - How it affects your organisation

12 Sep, 2016by Clare FianderInformation, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Staying safe and legal

The Immigration Act 2016 came into effect in May and aims to prevent the exploitation of migrant workers and control illegal working. 

One Stop’s Carriers for Causes Grants - Applications welcomed on a rolling basis

27 Aug, 2016by Clare FianderChildren and young people, Funding, Health and social care, Mental health, Older people, Sports, play and physical activity, Staying safe and legal

Grants of up to £1,000 are available to projects within two miles of a One Stop shop that benefit their local community. 

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks and Acquittals

03 Aug, 2016by Clare FianderChildren and young people, Health and social care, Information, advice and guidance, Mental health, News Article, Older people, Staying safe and legal

A DBS Checks provides employers with a certificate showing their employee’s (including volunteers) criminal records.  There are three levels of disclosure; basic, standard and enhanced.  

Fundraising Guidance for Trustees from the Charity Commission

02 Aug, 2016by Clare FianderFunding, Information, advice and guidance, Staying safe and legal

The Charity Commission has published new guidance for Trustees addressing how they oversee their charities fundraising.

The Insurance Act 2015

18 Apr, 2016by Clare FianderInformation, advice and guidance, Staying safe and legal

The Insurance Act 2015 comes into effect in August 2016 and will relate to all insurance transactions.

Helpline for Child Abuse Whistleblowing

11 Apr, 2016by Clare FianderChildren and young people, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Staying safe and legal

Employees and volunteers from any sector that have concerns about how their organisation is dealing with cases of child abuse are able to report their concerns to a helpline serviced by the NSPCC.

Marlingford Village Hall

01 Sep, 2014by Anonymous (not verified)Case Study, South Norfolk, Staying safe and legal

Marlingford Village Hall approached Community Action Norfolk for support with accessing funding and developing their extension and refurbishment project.  Community Action Norfolk always operates a holistic approach to queries and identified some governance concerns that would be identified by potential funders. 

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