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Voluntary Sector News
You will notice a few changes with this month's newsletter. We have decided to combine our Yorkshire newsletters into a single publication. We hope you like the new look.
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The Yorkshire Hub Newsletter is a project of Community Matters Yorkshire. To find out more about Community Matters Yorkshire go to www.community-matters.org.uk
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Charities expect innovation and digital growth to outlast the pandemic
Organisations that took part in the Pro Bono Economics (PBE) Covid Charity Tracker, produced in partnership with Charity Finance Group and the Chartered Institute of Fundraising, said they plan to build on the innovation borne from the Covid-19 crisis. Read the full article here.
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Office for Civil Society anticipated £40m 'legal risk' last year
The Office for Civil Society (OCS) held back more than £40m in spending last year, in anticipation of unspecified legal costs. This was revealed in the 2019-20 budget for the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), which was published in December and shows that overall OCS spending fell by two-thirds compared with the year before.Read trhe full article here.
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What the latest lockdown means for charities
England and Scotland were placed into new lockdown measures to curb the spread of coronavirus. Leaders in Wales and Northern Ireland had already announced similar measures in December. This means that the whole of the UK is now under the tightest restrictions, much like those that came into force last March but with the key difference that support and childcare bubbles can continue. Read the full article here.
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Foundations support simplification of accounting rules for small charities
A majority of foundations would like to see financial reporting simplified for small charities, according to a survey. The survey of 36 funders, conducted by the Association of Charitable Foundations (ACF), Scottish Grantmakers and Philanthropy Ireland, also found that charity accounts were “central” to grantmaking decisions made by one in three foundations. Read the full article here.
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Charities with community assets hit by 'confusing' government advice, report finds
Charities running community spaces are “facing a potential crisis” as Covid-19 hits income and planning, according to a research report. The report How Many Of Us Had Pandemic In Our Risk Register?, published by Community Matters, said that the situation for charities and other community groups was made more confusing by “shifting and contradictory guidance” from the government about how public buildings could be used during national and regional lockdowns. Read the full article here.
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We have arranged the following training courses for the first part of 2021
Talking to each other effectively is something that at times needs careful planning to avoid making a situation worse. This session will go through some helpful tips to prepare for difficult conversations, and look at the conversations themselves.
There are a wide range of not for profit structures ranging from registered charities to community interest companies. They all have specific benefits, and some drawbacks.
This session will look at the legislation and how best to apply it in a Community Building setting, where you may be hiring space but have little direct interaction with the vulnerable people attending the activities.
As you create new projects, or adapt them, how can you check whether they are making the difference that you want them to? Trusts and givers want to know that their money makes a difference, but how do you prove it?
This short session is designed for Trustees of charities to help understand their role, responsibilities and duties.
We now offer all of our training online. As we are not having to pay for venues we are passing that saving on to you, so all of these courses will cost only £5 per person
More details about the courses are available at https://community-matters.org.uk/news/training-2021
To book places either follow the links to the Eventbrite pages or contact admin@community-matters.org.uk
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