Download a free toolkit from Slaughter and May. The new resource is intended as a reference tool to help charities better understand some of the legal challenges they may face. Find out more and download the toolkit here.
Download a free toolkit from Slaughter and May. The new resource is intended as a reference tool to help charities better understand some of the legal challenges they may face. Find out more and download the toolkit here.
Households at risk of fuel poverty may be eligible for a one-off £140 discount on their Winter electricity or gas bill through this Government scheme. Anyone wishing to apply should get in touch with their fuel supplier.
The de Byre Charitable Trust makes awards of between £1k to 10k, with an average award of up to £2k. They support disadvantaged children, including those who are orphans, neglected, physically disabled and blind. Applications are invited in writing after an initial discussion. Get in touch with George Georghiou at Mercer and Hole Trustees on 01727 869 141.
Registered charities, community land trusts, and housing co-operatives can apply for up to £50,000 for projects that support the vulnerable with housing needs or find new approaches to increasing the supply of housing. Apply by 7 December. Find out more.
One-off awards of around £1,000 are offered for work or study related to natural history and/or the environment. Apply by 30 November. Find out more.
Charities with an annual income of under £50,000, who are members of the Foundation for Social Improvement (FSI), can now join the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) for free. FSI membership is free to charities with a turnover of under £1.5 million. Read more details here.
December is the highest month of giving, so plan a strategy with the help of Blackbaud’s toolkit and make the most of the season’s opportunities. Download the toolkit by clicking here.
There are always local opportunities to increase your funding, if you know where to look. There are retailers and banks that offer support to community groups and who can help you raise your profile, as well as local funding organisations in the borough. Don’t miss what could be on your doorstep. Take a look at all our guides and other useful information on our Briefings and Guides page.
Richmond CVS has introduced a new service for not-for-profit organisations based in or offering services to Richmond residents.
Working in partnership with leading law firm, Russell-Cooke, we have launched a new telephone advice line which offers up to 15 minutes pro bono advice. Through this service, local organisations can access free specialist help with a range of issues such as:
Support from the helpline is available Monday to Friday, from 9.30am to 5pm.
This new development is part of a range of support available through Richmond CVS. If you have a query which you need support or advice on please email training@richmondcvs.org.
We will need brief details about your organisation and the nature of the issue you need assistance with. All requests will be reviewed and Richmond CVS will either refer you to the helpline or identify other appropriate sources of support for you.
Please read the terms of use of the service below before contacting us to access the adviceline.
Find out more about Russell-Cooke and their specialist work and services for charities by downloading their brochure below.
The following information is intended to signpost anyone seeking information on carrying out DBS checks on staff or volunteers.
The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 came into effect in September 2012 and made a number of changes to the previous Criminal Records and Barring (CRB) system. The changes were designed to make it more proportionate whilst also ensuring effective protection for those that that may need it.
In brief, DBS checks are required for staff and volunteers who work directly with children and vulnerable adults. For a full list of those roles that are required to have a DBS check read the Home Office DBS Eligibility Guidance on the www.gov.uk website.
DBS checks are chargeable for paid staff and free for volunteers, although an admin fee is charged for processing the check.
A step by step guide to the DBS can be found at the www.gov.uk website.
There are a number of online providers that offer an efficient and effective checking service. You can see the full list of umbrella organisations who can process checks on the Home Office website at www.gov.uk/find-dbs-umbrella-body.
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