Slides from a webinar broadcast on 14 May 2020, covering common volunteering roles, key safeguarding principles and wellbeing tips for your volunteers during the covid-19 pandemic.
Watch the webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWvaia95Kv8
Normal working practices have changed dramatically in a very short period. Most staff are still working remotely, and many organisations have made use of the furlough scheme. This has meant organisations are having to manage and support staff remotely; review some existing policies to ensure they are still fit for purpose; and manage with a reduced and rotating staff capacity. In partnership with our Trusted Supplier Croner, in this webinar we will be sharing good practice on managing and supporting staff in this new environment. We will be joined by Vicky Scott, Operations and HR Manager at Hackney CVS who will share the experiences and learnings of Hackney CVS in this new context.
Slides of NCVO webinar that took place on 24 June 2020 covering:
the general health and safety obligations to staff and volunteers, the key legal and practical issues employers need to consider and where to go for further support and guidance.
Watch the webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDBvyTIFTIc
Slides from a webinar broadcast on 30 April 2020. Coronavirus has redefined the way many charities are operating with social distancing measures, a sudden reduction in resources combined with increased need. In this webinar we give you practical tips for some of the key things trustees should be thinking about, and signposting you to useful resources to help you navigate this uncertainty.
Watch the webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34H_b2MtNxc
Slides of the NCVO webinar that took place in June 2020 covering:
1) the role of the chair and the board in supporting organisations in the next phase
2) challenges and opportunities which the easing of lockdown presents for trustees
3) tips and resources to help boards plan in a period of significant change
Watch the webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaPktkiCRgo
Here we share our progress on updating the Charity Governance Code. Hear from the Code steering group about changes that are being made to the Diversity and Integrity principles following its refresh.
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Slides from a webinar broadcast on 14 May 2020, covering common volunteering roles, key safeguarding principles and wellbeing tips for your volunteers during the covid-19 pandemic.
Watch the webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWvaia95Kv8
Normal working practices have changed dramatically in a very short period. Most staff are still working remotely, and many organisations have made use of the furlough scheme. This has meant organisations are having to manage and support staff remotely; review some existing policies to ensure they are still fit for purpose; and manage with a reduced and rotating staff capacity. In partnership with our Trusted Supplier Croner, in this webinar we will be sharing good practice on managing and supporting staff in this new environment. We will be joined by Vicky Scott, Operations and HR Manager at Hackney CVS who will share the experiences and learnings of Hackney CVS in this new context.
Slides of NCVO webinar that took place on 24 June 2020 covering:
the general health and safety obligations to staff and volunteers, the key legal and practical issues employers need to consider and where to go for further support and guidance.
Watch the webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDBvyTIFTIc
Slides from a webinar broadcast on 30 April 2020. Coronavirus has redefined the way many charities are operating with social distancing measures, a sudden reduction in resources combined with increased need. In this webinar we give you practical tips for some of the key things trustees should be thinking about, and signposting you to useful resources to help you navigate this uncertainty.
Watch the webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34H_b2MtNxc
Slides of the NCVO webinar that took place in June 2020 covering:
1) the role of the chair and the board in supporting organisations in the next phase
2) challenges and opportunities which the easing of lockdown presents for trustees
3) tips and resources to help boards plan in a period of significant change
Watch the webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaPktkiCRgo
Here we share our progress on updating the Charity Governance Code. Hear from the Code steering group about changes that are being made to the Diversity and Integrity principles following its refresh.
The panel will share some of the proposed changes to the Integrity principle, offering a preview of the updates. They will also reflect on findings from engagement and the extended consultation on enhancements to the Diversity principle. This will be an opportunity for the steering group to share their learning, having listened to a range of experiences. It is also an opportunity to discuss best practice which has been identified through the revision work. Finally, the group will offer an update on next steps on the Code's revision.
Financial Wellbeing: Saving for goals, financial independence and your wellb...NHS Horizons
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- Saving for emergencies and putting the rest where it can work
harder for you
- Top tips for choosing a savings account
- Help to Save if you’re on a low income
- Credit Unions and saving
- What are investments?
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Financial Wellbeing: Saving for goals, financial independence and your wellb...NHS Horizons
- Getting into the savings habit and why it pays to save regularly
- Saving for emergencies and putting the rest where it can work
harder for you
- Top tips for choosing a savings account
- Help to Save if you’re on a low income
- Credit Unions and saving
- What are investments?
We’ve put together this video guide to using the governance wheel to carry out a board effectiveness review. It will be most useful for trustees or staff who are undertaking a board review for their own charity and want to know how best to use the governance wheel to support them in this.
The economic impact of coronavirus means that many voluntary sector organisations will be going through a period of significant change over the coming months. For many of the hardest hit charities, the process of restructuring and making redundancies will sadly be inevitable. In this webinar we help organisations prepare for this context.
#Caring4NHSPeople - virtual expert session 8 April 2020NHS Horizons
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Direction of Health and Social care in Norfolk CANorfolk
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This is part of the Parkinson's UK volunteer induction: http://www.parkinsons.org.uk/volunteerinduction
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Modeled on our popular webinar The New Volunteer Manager’s Toolkit we’ll discuss all of the basic program components from volunteer handbooks to creating a comprehensive volunteer retention plan popular in volunteer engagement, but with a focus on the needs of hunger relief organizations. This webinar was originally designed for new volunteer managers, but even seasoned professionals can learn something new.
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Health insurance is one of the most complex products consumers will ever purchase. Starting October 1st, 2013, new health insurance marketplaces in many states will begin open enrollment for individuals, families and small businesses. Learn about what is being done to ensure consumers are fully informed and understand how to get the coverage they need.
Kathy Paez from the American Institutes of Research (AIR) will share the results from a national representative survey of consumer’s health insurance literacy. Coming at this historic juncture, AIR’s applied research offers insights in tailoring outreach and communication messages to consumers trying to understand health insurance in the new state and federal marketplaces.
Also presenting will be Jennifer Messenger Heilbronner from the Metropolitan Group. Jennifer will bring an insider’s view into strategies being used by Cover Oregon. As a new state insurance marketplace, her team is tasked with reaching a wide variety of audiences, addressing misperceptions and getting uninsured people in her state covered.
This resource was from the fourth session in the CALPACT sponsored Health Communication Matters Webinar Series, which will help participants in all walks of public health to apply health literacy principles to their everyday communications.
Please visit here to listen to the audio recording of the webinar:
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Health Literacy Undervalued by Public Health? A tool for public health professionals:
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A panel discussion considering what the future hold for charities and their governance, and how trustees can support their charities to survive and thrive.
As the charity sector continues to manage the impact of the pandemic, many charities are facing financial uncertainty. In this context many senior leaders, to ensure their charity’s sustainability, will be considering collaboration and merger. In this webinar, in association with Bates Wells, we aim to answer questions such as: When should a charity in crisis consider merging? What are the alternatives? How can you make the best decision for your organisation? You will also hear about a new online decision-making tool which will help organisations chart the options open to them in a tight financial spot.
Entering a new phase of the Covid-19 pandemic, with the option of returning to your workplace, has legal and practical implications for all charities. Employers need to be clear about what they are required to do to ensure the health and safety of their staff and volunteers. Employers are having to consider questions such as: what reasonable adjustments should employers make for their workforce in returning to a ‘new normal?’ How can we prepare for what lies ahead? In partnership with TrustLaw, in this webinar we aim to answer these questions. We will be joined by Sarah Valentine, Senior Associate at Eversheds Sutherland and Andrew New, Head of Education at St John Ambulance.
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Watch the full recording here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyFbDAtHHQo
In partnership with Zurich, NCVO is pleased to bring you a webinar discussing the importance of risk assessments and how effective risk assessments can demonstrate that appropriate health and safety measures are being adopted during the COVID 19 pandemic.
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Slides from a webinar, broadcast on 14 November 2019, covering what you need to be aware of in charity and electoral law during a general election, and providing guidance and tools to help your organisation campaign with confidence.
Watch the webinar at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmInr8tBlLc
There is a growing consensus across the public and social sectors that people who use services and carers should have greater involvement in how they are designed and delivered. We have seen this reflected in both legislation and government policy, such as the Care Act 2014 and the Civil Society Strategy.
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How do we know when we are doing it well?
What can charities do to improve their practice?
What strategies can we use to overcome barriers to involving people with lived experience and expertise?
How can we develop cultures that are risk aware rather than risk averse?
This session will be of interest to delegates involved in public service delivery, but the lessons learnt can apply to any type of service provision.
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Whether it’s fundraising, human resources or operations, we make tactical decisions all the time. But making tactical volunteering choices feels more alien to us. Join us to consider why that is, if you’ve got the right people doing the right stuff, and whether your operating model is working for you
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Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
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At Up the Ratios, we believe that every student, regardless of their socio-economic background, should have access to the tools and knowledge needed to succeed in today's technology-driven world. To achieve this, we host a variety of free classes, workshops, summer camps, and live lectures tailored to students from underserved communities. Our programs are designed to be engaging and hands-on, allowing students to explore the exciting world of robotics and STEM through practical, real-world applications.
Our free classes cover fundamental concepts in robotics, coding, and engineering, providing students with a strong foundation in these critical areas. Through our interactive workshops, students can dive deeper into specific topics, working on projects that challenge them to apply what they've learned and think creatively. Our summer camps offer an immersive experience where students can collaborate on larger projects, develop their teamwork skills, and gain confidence in their abilities.
In addition to our local programs, Up the Ratios is committed to making a global impact. We take donations of new and gently used robotics parts, which we then distribute to students and educational institutions in other countries. These donations help ensure that young learners worldwide have the resources they need to explore and excel in STEM fields. By supporting education in this way, we aim to nurture a global community of future leaders and innovators.
Our live lectures feature guest speakers from various STEM disciplines, including engineers, scientists, and industry professionals who share their knowledge and experiences with our students. These lectures provide valuable insights into potential career paths and inspire students to pursue their passions in STEM.
Up the Ratios relies on the generosity of donors and volunteers to continue our work. Contributions of time, expertise, and financial support are crucial to sustaining our programs and expanding our reach. Whether you're an individual passionate about education, a professional in the STEM field, or a company looking to give back to the community, there are many ways to get involved and make a difference.
We are proud of the positive impact we've had on the lives of countless students, many of whom have gone on to pursue higher education and careers in STEM. By providing these young minds with the tools and opportunities they need to succeed, we are not only changing their futures but also contributing to the advancement of technology and innovation on a broader scale.
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Highlights
Permanent Residents decrease along with percentage of TR2PR decline to 52 percent of all Permanent Residents.
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Study permit applications experiencing sharp decrease as a result of announced caps over 50 percent compared to February.
Citizenship numbers remain stable.
Slide 3 has the overall numbers and change.
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Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
This session provides a comprehensive overview of the latest updates to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (commonly known as the Uniform Guidance) outlined in the 2 CFR 200.
With a focus on the 2024 revisions issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), participants will gain insight into the key changes affecting federal grant recipients. The session will delve into critical regulatory updates, providing attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate and comply with the evolving landscape of federal grant management.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the rationale behind the 2024 updates to the Uniform Guidance outlined in 2 CFR 200, and their implications for federal grant recipients.
- Identify the key changes and revisions introduced by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the 2024 edition of 2 CFR 200.
- Gain proficiency in applying the updated regulations to ensure compliance with federal grant requirements and avoid potential audit findings.
- Develop strategies for effectively implementing the new guidelines within the grant management processes of their respective organizations, fostering efficiency and accountability in federal grant administration.
2. VOLUNTEERING DURING THE PANDEMIC
We will:
1. understand how volunteers can make a
difference during the pandemic
2. get top tips on involving and supporting
volunteers during the pandemic
3. understand what practical support and
guidance is available
BY THE END OF THE WEBINAR
5. 1. Getting involved
A. Emergency volunteering
B. Spontaneous volunteering
C. Are volunteers on lockdown?
D. Staying safe when
volunteering
E. Training for volunteers
2. Supporting volunteers
A. Volunteer IDs
B. Our front line
C. Access to schools
D. Access to coronavirus testing
3. Safeguarding
A. Safeguarding responsibilities
B. Minimising risk
C. DBS checks
D. Regulated activity
E. Non-regulated activity
4. Regulation
A. Data protection
B. Insurance
C. Furlough
5. Practicalities
A. Shopping / making payments
B. Volunteers’ Week 2020
VOLUNTEERING DURING THE PANDEMIC
SECTION BREAKDOWN
ncvo.org.uk/coronavirus
7. 1. GETTING INVOLVED
A. Three types of emergency volunteering
B. Spontaneous volunteering
C. Are volunteers on lockdown?
D. Staying safe when volunteering
E. Training for volunteers
IN THIS SECTION
9. Five lessons from the
past on spontaneous
volunteering
1. GETTING INVOLVED
SPONTANEOUS VOLUNTEERING
Five lessons from the past
on spontaneous
volunteering
10. 1. GETTING INVOLVED
•Shopping Medical supplies Deliveries
Checking in Running errands Paying bills
COMMON THINGS PEOPLE DO
11. People may leave their
home:
• if they’re providing
help to vulnerable
people
• if their volunteering
cannot be done from
home, whether related
to the coronavirus
response or not
1. GETTING INVOLVED
ARE VOLUNTEERS ON LOCKDOWN?
Are volunteers on
lockdown
12. 1. GETTING INVOLVED
1. Only volunteer if you feel well enough
2. Keep washing your hands often for 20 seconds
3. Stay at least two metres from others
4. Stay outside of people’s homes
5. Let family and friends know what you’re doing
6. Don’t be afraid to ask for help from statutory services
7. Don’t take on too much – it's often better not to offer
at all than to let someone down
STAYING SAFE WHEN SUPPORTING OTHERS
16. 2. SUPPORTING VOLUNTEERS
A. Volunteer IDs
B. Our front line
C. Access to schools
D. Access to coronavirus testing
IN THIS SECTION
17. 2. SUPPORTING VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers may be stopped and asked by the police
why they are out and about
How organisations are approaching this:
• ID cards with volunteer’s name, their organisation
and organisation’s contact details
• Official letter from the organisation
• Email or WhatsApp/text message from the charity
on the volunteer’s phone
• Branded t-shirts, bibs and car stickers
VOLUNTEER ID
19. • People in key worker
roles are allowed to send
their children to school.
• Some sections of the key
worker guidance refer to
volunteers specifically,
including health and
social care volunteers.
• However the key worker
definition applies to
people in both paid and
unpaid roles.
2. SUPPORTING VOLUNTEERS
ARE VOLUNTEERS KEY WORKERS?
Volunteers in key worker
roles
20. 2. SUPPORTING VOLUNTEERS
• Coronavirus testing is now available to:
• all essential workers including NHS and social care
workers with symptoms (essential workers)
• anyone over 65 with symptoms
• anyone with symptoms whose work cannot be
done from home
• anyone who has symptoms of coronavirus and lives
with any of those identified above
• Worker definition applies to both paid and unpaid roles
• Test most effective within three days of symptoms
developing
CORONAVIRUS: GETTING TESTED
21. • You can apply for a test
directly if you are in one
of the groups above.
• You can select a regional
test site drive-through
appointment or home
test kit.
• Home test kit availability
will initially be limited
but more will become
available.
self-referral.test-for-
coronavirus.service.gov.uk/
2. SUPPORTING VOLUNTEERS
CORONAVIRUS: GETTING TESTED
24. 3. SAFEGUARDING
A. Safeguarding responsibilities
B. Minimising risk
C. DBS checks
D. Regulated activity
E. Non-regulated activity
IN THIS SECTION
25. 3. SAFEGUARDING
• Everyone should have a basic understanding of
safeguarding and who to report to if there are any
concerns.
• If you are supporting or organising volunteers, you
should understand:
• the risks of your volunteer roles or activities
• how you will manage those risks
• how to handle safeguarding concerns if a volunteer
tells you a vulnerable person is being harmed or is
at risk of harm.
SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES
26. 3. SAFEGUARDING
1. Follow the up-to-date government guidance to stop
the spread of the virus
2. Verify volunteers’ identity
3. Consider if a DBS check is possible or helpful
4. Ask people to volunteer in pairs
5. Be clear on limitations of roles and monitor them
6. Have clear processes for handling money
7. Don’t collect or store unnecessary personal details
8. Know how to recognise and report harm
SOME TOP TIPS ON MINIMISING RISK
27. 3. SAFEGUARDING
Enhanced DBS
check + check
of the barred list
Enhanced DBS
check
Standard DBS
check
Basic DBS
check
DBS – WHAT CHECKS ARE AVAILABLE
28. DBS restrictions to
volunteer are only
mandatory for
regulated activity
An activity us regulated
when:
a) the purpose of a role
b) is to carry out certain
activity
c) with a certain
person/group
Common roles:
• Some activity (like
shopping) is regulated for
certain groups
• Self-isolating or shielding
does not place someone in
these groups
• Even if that person
becomes ill, the purpose of
the role doesn’t change so
it isn’t regulated
3. SAFEGUARDING
REGULATED ACTIVITY
29. For non-regulated activity, DBS
checks are not mandatory
‘Enhanced’ checks are only
available for certain roles
Many roles (eg befrienders) are
not eligible for these checks
You may able to access basic DBS
checks however:
• Is it useful?
• Is it worth the cost?
3. SAFEGUARDING
NON-REGULATED ACTIVITY
Safeguarding for
informal volunteer-led
groups
30. Any role
• It is an offence to ask
for criminal records
information if you are
not eligible to see
Regulated activity
• It is an offence to
recruit a barred
volunteer into a
regulated role
• It is an offence to be
barred, and undertake
a regulated role
3. SAFEGUARDING
OFFENCES AND DBS CHECKS
34. ICO have been clear:
‘data protection rules will not
stop you from helping those in
need’
- Existing groups: continue to
update your data
protection policy and
documentation
- New groups: just think
about the basics and do
your best
4. REGULATION
DATA PROTECTION
Data protection
35. 4. REGULATION
1. Clarity: Be honest about what your organisation will do
or is doing with personal data.
2. Sharing: This is only acceptable for specific reasons.
Public safety is one of them.
3. Act lawfully: Handling personal data is only allowed in
certain situations (eg legitimate interest, consent,
someone is at risk).
4. Security: Use locked documents, devices and cabinets
5. Minimise: Only ask for the data you need.
6. Record: Keep records of your decisions on data.
DATA PROTECTION
36. 4. REGULATION
• Insurance for volunteers is not a requirement in UK
law, however it can be useful where there is a risk of
harm to volunteers or the public.
• Here are some things to consider when deciding about
insurance.
• ‘People who are volunteering to help their
communities during the coronavirus outbreak do not
need to contact their insurer to update their
documents or extend their cover’, the ABI have said.
VOLUNTEERS AND INSURANCE
37. 4. REGULATION
• The UK government has set up a job retention scheme
offering grants for furloughed employees
• HMRC has produced guidance on furloughing
and the job retention scheme
• Furloughing is an ‘all or nothing’ decision – while
on furlough, employees must not provide services
or make money for (or on behalf of) their
employer
• Furloughed staff can only volunteer elsewhere
• ‘your organisation can agree to find furloughed
employees new work or volunteering
opportunities whilst on furlough’
FURLOUGHING
38. 4. REGULATION
1. Wellbeing first: Be mindful that it’s not right for
everyone and look out for the wellbeing of volunteers
2. Keep it voluntary: Don’t involve volunteers to backfill
staff – (financial liability/negative impact)
3. Roles that are fit for furlough: How you will integrate
new/remember they will be recalled at some point
4. Give options, not obligations: Encourage and support
people to volunteer – don’t force them
5. Supporting people into volunteering: This can range
from setting up fast-track volunteering with a charity
partner to simply providing a reference
FURLOUGHING
Volunteering and
furloughing: What do we
know?
42. Options for payment:
• Click and collect
• Supermarket voucher or
gift card
• Pre-paid cash card
• Pay over the phone
• Own debit card
• Cash
5. PRACTICALITIES
MAKING PAYMENTS
Paying for goods or
services
43. 5. PRACTICALITIES
• A volunteer should give receipts and return any change,
cards or vouchers.
• If the volunteer has used their own card, they should be
reimbursed by online payment, cheque or cash (it is
always up to the volunteer if they wish to give their
bank account/PayPal details)
• A self-isolating person should not share any
unnecessary details.
• Make any exchanges by leaving them on the doorstep
MAKING PAYMENTS
44. 1. All the usual resources
and ideas are available
2. Think how your
messaging will be
received
3. Physical distancing is
still important
4. Keep telling
volunteering stories
5. PRACTICALITIES
VOLUNTEERS’ WEEK 2020
46. 1. How volunteers can make a difference
2. Redirecting volunteers if you cannot
take on any more
3. How volunteers are affected by the
lockdown
4. Volunteers in key worker roles
5. Furlough and volunteering
6. Insurance and volunteering
7. Volunteer expenses
8. Paying for goods or services
9. Safeguarding for volunteer managers
10. Safeguarding for informal volunteer-
led groups
11. DBS checks and volunteers
12. Data protection
13. Recognising and reporting scams
AND FINALLY…
WHAT'S AVAILABLE NOW
47. 1. Volunteers responding to coronavirus
(20 Mar)
2. Are volunteers on lockdown: (25 Mar)
3. Covid-19 mutual aid and community
support: How volunteers are getting
involved (2 Apr)
4. NHS Volunteer Responders: The
largest peacetime mobilisation of
volunteers (6 Apr)
5. Volunteering and furloughing: What
do we know? (8 Apr)
6. Five lessons from the past on
spontaneous volunteering (9 April)
AND FINALLY…
BLOGS
48. INVOLVING VOLUNTEERS
DURING THE PANDEMIC
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
volunteering@ncvo.org.uk
@NCVOVolunteers
020 7520 2466
ncvo.org.uk/coronavirus
Editor's Notes
Introductions
Quesiton box
Talk about spontaneous volunteering research
Discuss people without symptoms
There are 6 types of check with different legal restrictions on each
“Having a DBS check” is a little misleading – it’s what is done with the information that counts
Not applicable in Scotland. Northern Ireland and Crown Dependencies apply in different ways