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Community Matters have been negotiating for access to some computer based e-learning to support organisations as they return to work. This training should take 30 to 40 minutes to complete and is…
COVID-19 is affecting us all, especially in relation to not being able to go out and see family and friends as well as concerns about money. The MS Society know that for people with MS there may…
ALL FM are offering free online radio training to those who may be isolated or feeling more vulnerable right now. The training will be via Zoom or a similar platform and sessions will be a couple of…
Europia has launched a befriending phone-line service for Polish people who are over-50 years old led by Europia Outreach Officer Karol Kochanowski. Here's what he had to say so far: "At the…
Europia is producing Wellbeing videos led by Karolina Skulska, a Polish-speaking Life Coach and Director of Be Super You. Karolina offers advice and techniques for coping with stress. These videos…
Teleconferencing has been an important and useful tool to engage with members who are not online. While one-to-one befriending calls are excellent, it’s also great for people to be able to get…
In the latest newsletter GMPA look ahead with an editorial piece by Graham Whitham on how to go about tackling poverty in the aftermath of the pandemic. There is a write up on a webinar discussing…
The Edge Post Covid-19 Revival Fund is a one-off fund with up to £250,000 of grant funding available. Applications are welcomed for grants of between £10,000 and £50,000. The purpose of the fund is…
The Institute of Fundraising (IoF) have 1,500 free places for individuals from charities with an annual income of under £1 million. For the first time ever, Fundraising Convention (#IoFFC) will take…
Ecclesiastical have launched the second phase of giving in their Movement for Good awards. Designed to give eligible charities the financial assistance they need to help them make a real difference,…
The National Lottery Community Fund has launched the Coronavirus Community Support Fund (CCSF). It is part of the Government’s £750m support package for charities and local enterprises. The fund is…
But what does this mean for Manchester people? The city’s Director of Public Health, David Regan answers your questions on the latest details around testing, tracing and isolating. But, first of all…