This is where we’ll post third sector news and important updates that are useful for your organisation.
Content from Media Trust
With more of us working remotely than ever before, it is so important that our disabled colleagues are not left out and locked out by inaccessible communications.
Fortunately, the digital platforms and technology we use for work are at their most accessible ever, and are only being developed further as the weeks under lockdown go by.
Click here to view our accessible technology and communications guides
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COVID-19 has highlighted the digital communications skills, resource and budget gaps across the charity sector, and accelerated innovations and different ways of delivering services and engaging audiences.
Findings from our recent COVID-19 Comms Support Survey in partnership with CharityComms found that 97% of respondents said they would benefit from access to volunteer communications support.
Media Trust has seen a 148% increase in media and communications professionals signing up to Media Trust’s Volunteer Platform, to share their skills with charities at this time. Volunteers are offering support in social media and digital marketing, communications strategy and planning and much more.
Charities of any size or location in the UK can utilise our Volunteer Platform to connect with professionals from across the media and creative industry, who want to share their skills and expertise with you. Sign up today and let our volunteers know how they can help.
Carl Roberts, Chairman of Billericay Dementia Action Alliance, will be hosting a Dementia Friends livestream information session on Wednesday 20th May from 3pm.
During this friendly and interactive Session you will increase your understanding of dementia, and think about the small things that you can do to make a difference to people affected by dementia in your community.
The Charities Aid Foundation are holding a free webinar on how to help your charity survive and recover from the coronavirus outbreak. The webinar takes place on Thursday 14th May from 11am to 11.45am.
This live webinar will kick-off with the latest insight from CAF’s Research Team, as you discover what the polling says about charities and donors during the crisis. This will shape the discussion as we present ways to manage your charity during COVID-19:
Content from BBWCVS
To help reduce administrative burdens on charities, if a charity event is cancelled due to coronavirus (COVID-19), HMRC will now accept that where a person due a refund decides to donate this to a charity, the requirements of S416 ITA07 are met.
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Charities that need an extension to their annual return deadline due to the coronavirus pandemic should contact the Charity Commission, the Regulator has said.
The Commission wants to assure charities that their approach to regulation during this period will be as flexible and supportive as possible.
The Business and Local Government Data Research Centre at Essex University are holding a free virtual workshop, designed to help you protect yourself and your organisation. The event takes place on Wednesday 13th May from 10am.
From top tips to how to find out if your account has been hacked plus an opportunity to have your burning cybersecurity questions answered live, join us for a workshop like no other.
Content from Rainbow Services
The Government has launched the Bounce Back Loan scheme, which aims to help small and medium-sized businesses to borrow between £2,000 and £50,000. The Government will guarantee 100% of the loan and there won’t be any fees or interest to pay for the first 12 months.
Content from CVS Tendring
LawWorks has received many queries about the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on small charities and other not-for-profits. In response, the charity has collaborated with its members to produce tailored briefs relevant specifically to small not-for-profit organisations. You can find the resources on this website:
www.lawworks.org.uk/legal-advice-not-profits/covid-19-faqs-and-resources-not-profits
Measures announced over recent weeks to deal with coronavirus (COVID-19) have seen our day-to-day life drastically changed – we are spending more time at home and online. Unfortunately, criminals will use every opportunity they can to scam innocent people and their businesses.
This guidance explains simple steps you can take to protect yourself and your business against fraud and cyber crime and where to get help.