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 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 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
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.
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.
Maximising your money - hints, tips and tools for all NHS StaffNHS Horizons
Do you have a role in workforce, occupational health, organisational development, leadership, trade union support or other area that is supporting the wellbeing of our NHS people during and following the Covid-19 response?
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 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 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
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.
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.
Maximising your money - hints, tips and tools for all NHS StaffNHS Horizons
Do you have a role in workforce, occupational health, organisational development, leadership, trade union support or other area that is supporting the wellbeing of our NHS people during and following the Covid-19 response?
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.
Direction of Health and Social care in Norfolk CANorfolk
Jon Clemo (Chief Executive, Community Action Norfolk) facilitates a conversation with Melanie Craig (Chief Officer, Norfolk & Waveney Clinical Commissioning Group) and James Bullion (Executive Director, Adult Social Services, Norfolk County Council) on the direction of Health and Social Care in Norfolk based on questions received from the VCSE sector.
A VCSE Health and Social Care Assembly for Norfolk CANorfolk
Delegates found out how their organisations can work more closely and collaboratively with health and care partners within the emerging Integrated Care System through the new VCSE Assembly. The VCSE Assembly Steering Group spoke about developments over the past year, next steps for the future and how you can get involved.
Seth Reynolds (Principal Consultant for Systems Change at NPC) and Katie Turner (Deputy Head of Research at the Institute for Voluntary Action Research (IVAR)) share their insights and inspiration on how we can build on the adaptations and innovation shown so far this year, to influence and shape a better future for people and communities in Norfolk.
Demonstrating the impact and value of your vcse organisation CANorfolk
Part of CAN's 2020 Annual VCSE conference. This interactive session is designed to help you understand how you can demonstrate the value of what your organisation does. Led by Jenny Potkins (NCVO) and Paul Webb (MAP & Centre for Youth Impact) this session introduced how you can articulate the difference your organisation makes, and some of the processes and tools you can use to measure that difference.
Beyond Youth Custody (BYC)’s Programme Manager, Pippa Goodfellow, co-delivered a workshop on ‘Achieving effective resettlement’ with Brian Redding, Project Manager for the East Midlands Resettlement Consortia (EMRC) and David Banks, member of the Youth Justice Board. The workshop explored the link between research and practice using practical examples of how the EMRC have taken up learnings from BYC and incorporated them into their delivery of services.
How landlords can prepare for managed migration workshopPolicy in Practice
Policy in Practice has teamed up with Bill Irvine, UC Advice & Advocacy, to help housing associations learn how to prepare for managed migration to Universal Credit. This workshop featured the following speakers and topics:
Background to Universal Credit managed migration by Zoe Charlesworth, Policy in Practice
The view from the frontline by Nadine Burns and Michelle Birley, The Guinness Group
Key challenges to smooth delivery of managed migration by Bill Irvine, Universal Credit Advice
Transitional Protection by Louise Murphy, Policy and Data Analyst, Policy in Practice
Best practice advice for preparing tenants by Bill Irvine, Universal Credit Advice
How Royal Borough of Greenwich is preparing for managed migration by Corin Hammersley, Royal Borough of Greenwich
Develop your own proactive action plan for managed migration
For more information please visit www.policyinpractice.co.uk, call 0330 088 9242 or email hello@policyinpractice.co.uk
IRRV2015 - Progress on Welfare Reform by Deven GhelaniPolicy in Practice
The IRRV Annual Conference 2015 featured this presentation by Deven Ghelani about Progress on Welfare Reform.
Understanding the impact of cumulative and future welfare reforms on individual residents was at the heart of Deven's talk.
Stark insights from welfare reform impact analysis work done with Leeds City Council and Birmingham City Council were shared.
Deven outlined how specific welfare reforms have different impacts and what these mean to individual residents.
Policy makers in local authorities need to make sure that their policies are appropriate to local needs. Yet, without the insights that councils like Leeds and Birmingham have secured, the risk is that support programmes are blanket and wasteful, not targeted and effective.
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.
Direction of Health and Social care in Norfolk CANorfolk
Jon Clemo (Chief Executive, Community Action Norfolk) facilitates a conversation with Melanie Craig (Chief Officer, Norfolk & Waveney Clinical Commissioning Group) and James Bullion (Executive Director, Adult Social Services, Norfolk County Council) on the direction of Health and Social Care in Norfolk based on questions received from the VCSE sector.
A VCSE Health and Social Care Assembly for Norfolk CANorfolk
Delegates found out how their organisations can work more closely and collaboratively with health and care partners within the emerging Integrated Care System through the new VCSE Assembly. The VCSE Assembly Steering Group spoke about developments over the past year, next steps for the future and how you can get involved.
Seth Reynolds (Principal Consultant for Systems Change at NPC) and Katie Turner (Deputy Head of Research at the Institute for Voluntary Action Research (IVAR)) share their insights and inspiration on how we can build on the adaptations and innovation shown so far this year, to influence and shape a better future for people and communities in Norfolk.
Demonstrating the impact and value of your vcse organisation CANorfolk
Part of CAN's 2020 Annual VCSE conference. This interactive session is designed to help you understand how you can demonstrate the value of what your organisation does. Led by Jenny Potkins (NCVO) and Paul Webb (MAP & Centre for Youth Impact) this session introduced how you can articulate the difference your organisation makes, and some of the processes and tools you can use to measure that difference.
Beyond Youth Custody (BYC)’s Programme Manager, Pippa Goodfellow, co-delivered a workshop on ‘Achieving effective resettlement’ with Brian Redding, Project Manager for the East Midlands Resettlement Consortia (EMRC) and David Banks, member of the Youth Justice Board. The workshop explored the link between research and practice using practical examples of how the EMRC have taken up learnings from BYC and incorporated them into their delivery of services.
How landlords can prepare for managed migration workshopPolicy in Practice
Policy in Practice has teamed up with Bill Irvine, UC Advice & Advocacy, to help housing associations learn how to prepare for managed migration to Universal Credit. This workshop featured the following speakers and topics:
Background to Universal Credit managed migration by Zoe Charlesworth, Policy in Practice
The view from the frontline by Nadine Burns and Michelle Birley, The Guinness Group
Key challenges to smooth delivery of managed migration by Bill Irvine, Universal Credit Advice
Transitional Protection by Louise Murphy, Policy and Data Analyst, Policy in Practice
Best practice advice for preparing tenants by Bill Irvine, Universal Credit Advice
How Royal Borough of Greenwich is preparing for managed migration by Corin Hammersley, Royal Borough of Greenwich
Develop your own proactive action plan for managed migration
For more information please visit www.policyinpractice.co.uk, call 0330 088 9242 or email hello@policyinpractice.co.uk
IRRV2015 - Progress on Welfare Reform by Deven GhelaniPolicy in Practice
The IRRV Annual Conference 2015 featured this presentation by Deven Ghelani about Progress on Welfare Reform.
Understanding the impact of cumulative and future welfare reforms on individual residents was at the heart of Deven's talk.
Stark insights from welfare reform impact analysis work done with Leeds City Council and Birmingham City Council were shared.
Deven outlined how specific welfare reforms have different impacts and what these mean to individual residents.
Policy makers in local authorities need to make sure that their policies are appropriate to local needs. Yet, without the insights that councils like Leeds and Birmingham have secured, the risk is that support programmes are blanket and wasteful, not targeted and effective.
The presentation was a workshop at Evolve 2014: the annual event for the voluntary sector in London on Monday 16 June 2014.
The presentation was chaired by Anna Bloch from Charity Finance Group and shares highlights of how charities have adapted and are continuing to adapt to the climate, covering reductions in statutory funding and new fundraising strategies.
Find out more about the Evolve Conference from NCVO: http://www.ncvo.org.uk/training-and-events/evolve-conference
Find out more about the work NCVO does around funding: http://www.ncvo.org.uk/practical-support/funding
A series of meet the funders events hosted by Hackney CVS to allow charitable organisations to interact directly with funders and better understand their priorities.
Session 1: Welcome & Social Sector Access to Finance
Session 2: Social Investment and Match Funding
Session 3: Social Investment Tax Relief
Session 4: Details of RfP
Session 5: The View from the Frontline
The future is uncertain and recovery will be tough. It’s difficult to make projections about what the policy landscape will look like, what the wider economic trends will be and what will happen to different groups of people.
But we need to make projections to see implications for demand for council support and services, and indebtedness.
Listen back to hear:
- Key findings from our rapid-response COVID-19 analysis for the Greater London Authority
- How a new approach to real-time analytics can support councils with their economic and social recovery plan
- What our new future modelling analysis is predicting for both household and council finances
CommunitySupport Fund guidance notes, July 2012Rich Watts
The Community Support Fund is a community-based package of financial and non-financial support for disabled people in the areas affected by the Remploy factory closures. Full details here: http://odi.dwp.gov.uk/communitysupportfund
These are the guidance notes. They can also be downloaded here (along with other alternative formats): http://dev.odi.gov.uk/odi-projects/community-support-fund/how-to-apply.php
The presentation covers the fourth of NCVO's 2015 project: Support for charities
It explores three topics - funding, giving and charity regulation.
Find out more about the NCVO's events: http://www.ncvo.org.uk/training-and-events/events-listing
Find out more about the NCVO: http://www.ncvo.org.uk
The Big Lottery Fund is one of the four major Lottery distributors – the others are Arts Council England, Heritage Lottery Fund and Sport England
BIG is responsible for distributing 40% of the money that the National Lottery raises for good causes
Income is not our first priority.
Funding in Covid-19 and principles of a good income stream.
Donor’s response in the pandemic.
Practical steps to build a sustainable income stream.
Income and volunteering challenges in the charity sector in 2023 PP.pdfFelixPerez547899
Price Bailey partnered with The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) for a webinar that provided invaluable information on the trends in income and volunteering in the charity sector and the challenges that charities face in 2023 as a result.
As charities look to generate income and grow or maintain their volunteers to try and keep costs down, it is important to understand the wider economic climate and trends in this regard to inform your strategic thinking.
In today’s economic climate falling into debt is perilously easy, getting out is hard. Firms in the debt sector have adopted flexible and ethical collection practices to support families who are struggling, yet costs and the time taken to collect have increased.
This Policy in Practice webinar featured guest speakers Carole Kenney, Director, Welfare and Customer Care, Gareth McNab, Social Inclusion Lead, Nationwide Building Society who spoke alongside Zoe Charlesworth, Director of Policy and Operations, Policy in Practice, and Sarah Lambert, Affordability Assessment Manager, Policy in Practice.
Whether you’re a collection agency, utility company, advice organisation, local authority or housing association, you’re on the frontline for helping people in debt.
You can boost the financial resilience of households by helping them to increase their income. In this way, you can increase collection rates and social impact, in the knowledge that you’re doing the right thing.
In this webinar we discussed:
- How COVID-19 has already hit people’s incomes, and what’s in store
- Who the newly vulnerable households are
- How to reduce existing arrears and the chance of a customer falling into arrears
- How to minimise the cost of debt collection
For more information visit www.policyinpractice.co.uk, email hello@policyinpractice.co.uk or call 0330 088 9242
Identifying people at risk of homelessness is a key priority for all local authorities. Deven Ghelani, Director and founder of Policy in Practice was invited to present to the Housing and Homelessness Needs group of London Councils on Friday 11 September 2020.
In his presentation to Deven covered the following agenda:
- Uncertainty: The outlook for the end of furlough and 2021
- The impact of COVID-19 to date: Data from 20 London BoroughsHousing affordability – who is at risk of homelessness
- The future outlook: Caseload, financial resilience and service demand
- Insight into action
For more details and to discuss how Policy in Practice can help your local authority to identify vulnerability, target support and track change using data please contact 020 3239 5579 or email hello@policyinpractice.co.uk.
In this Policy in Practice webinar Deven Ghelani and Louise Murphy were joined by Mark Fowler, Community Solutions Director for London Borough of Barking and Dagenham to talk about designing effective data-led local authorities.
Today's forward thinking local authorities are adopting a data led approach to deliver the highest quality, people-centred services for their residents. By applying smart analysis techniques to their data, councils are developing big ideas for change that are working in their areas.
In the latest of our webinars showcasing how public sector administrative data is being used for good, join us to hear how our guest speakers are using data to transform their organisations intelligently.
Listen back to hear how data analysis has:
- Helped redesign corporate strategy
- Enabled services to be redesigned around residents
- Evidenced service need that's driven decision making
To find out more visit www.policyinpractice.co.uk, email hello@policyinpractice.co.uk or call 0330 088 9242
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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.
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.
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.
Slides from a webinar broadcast on 15 July 2020, sharing what volunteering organisations have learned since the lockdown in March.
Watch the full recording here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyFbDAtHHQo
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 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
Slides from a webinar, broadcast on 19 November 2019, providing an overview of the state of the charity sector and exploring how some of the trends can inform your board strategy.
View the full webinar at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_Cdwc_HPaI
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.
Coproduction, where people who use services work in equal partnership with professionals to achieve shared goals, can be an empowering experience for people who have often been locked out of decisions that affect their lives. It can also help us to ensure that services effectively build on people’s strengths to meet both needs and aspirations.
In this session we will explore practical experiences of supporting service user involvement in practice, and seek to answer the following questions:
What is coproduction and why it is important for organisations delivering services?
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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Many ways to support street children.pptxSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
Donate Us
https://serudsindia.org/how-individuals-can-support-street-children-in-india/
#donatefororphan, #donateforhomelesschildren, #childeducation, #ngochildeducation, #donateforeducation, #donationforchildeducation, #sponsorforpoorchild, #sponsororphanage #sponsororphanchild, #donation, #education, #charity, #educationforchild, #seruds, #kurnool, #joyhome
Understanding the Challenges of Street ChildrenSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
Donate Us
https://serudsindia.org/how-individuals-can-support-street-children-in-india/
#donatefororphan, #donateforhomelesschildren, #childeducation, #ngochildeducation, #donateforeducation, #donationforchildeducation, #sponsorforpoorchild, #sponsororphanage #sponsororphanchild, #donation, #education, #charity, #educationforchild, #seruds, #kurnool, #joyhome
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
A process server is a authorized person for delivering legal documents, such as summons, complaints, subpoenas, and other court papers, to peoples involved in legal proceedings.
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.
ZGB - The Role of Generative AI in Government transformation.pdfSaeed Al Dhaheri
This keynote was presented during the the 7th edition of the UAE Hackathon 2024. It highlights the role of AI and Generative AI in addressing government transformation to achieve zero government bureaucracy
Russian anarchist and anti-war movement in the third year of full-scale warAntti Rautiainen
Anarchist group ANA Regensburg hosted my online-presentation on 16th of May 2024, in which I discussed tactics of anti-war activism in Russia, and reasons why the anti-war movement has not been able to make an impact to change the course of events yet. Cases of anarchists repressed for anti-war activities are presented, as well as strategies of support for political prisoners, and modest successes in supporting their struggles.
Thumbnail picture is by MediaZona, you may read their report on anti-war arson attacks in Russia here: https://en.zona.media/article/2022/10/13/burn-map
Links:
Autonomous Action
http://Avtonom.org
Anarchist Black Cross Moscow
http://Avtonom.org/abc
Solidarity Zone
https://t.me/solidarity_zone
Memorial
https://memopzk.org/, https://t.me/pzk_memorial
OVD-Info
https://en.ovdinfo.org/antiwar-ovd-info-guide
RosUznik
https://rosuznik.org/
Uznik Online
http://uznikonline.tilda.ws/
Russian Reader
https://therussianreader.com/
ABC Irkutsk
https://abc38.noblogs.org/
Send mail to prisoners from abroad:
http://Prisonmail.online
YouTube: https://youtu.be/c5nSOdU48O8
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/libertarianlifecoach/episodes/Russian-anarchist-and-anti-war-movement-in-the-third-year-of-full-scale-war-e2k8ai4
Up the Ratios Bylaws - a Comprehensive Process of Our Organizationuptheratios
Up the Ratios is a non-profit organization dedicated to bridging the gap in STEM education for underprivileged students by providing free, high-quality learning opportunities in robotics and other STEM fields. Our mission is to empower the next generation of innovators, thinkers, and problem-solvers by offering a range of educational programs that foster curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.
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.
Presentation by Jared Jageler, David Adler, Noelia Duchovny, and Evan Herrnstadt, analysts in CBO’s Microeconomic Studies and Health Analysis Divisions, at the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists Summer Conference.
What is the point of small housing associations.pptxPaul Smith
Given the small scale of housing associations and their relative high cost per home what is the point of them and how do we justify their continued existance
3. WHAT WE WILL COVER TODAY
• Top tips for financial planning and where to go for support
• Coronavirus Community Support Fund
o Who is it for?
o The application process
o What is expected from organisations when applying
• Questions
7. 7
Purpose
• The UK government has announced £200m in funding to support
communities through COVID-19, the Covid Community Response Fund. This
funding will be delivered through a grant by the National Lottery
Community Fund.
• We have developed a joint response, distributing the government funding
alongside National Lottery funding, to support organisations to continue to
deliver services to people and communities affected by COVID-19.
• Unfortunately, the funding available won’t enable us to fund everyone. But
we believe we can still make a huge difference by getting this to those who
need it most so they can respond to the pandemic
8. 8
Poll 2
How likely are you to apply for funding from the Coronavirus Community
Support Fund?
- We will definitely apply
- We might apply
- We are unlikely to apply
- We have already applied
10. 10
Who we can fund
We expect a high demand for funding and we can't fund everyone. Given the
disproportionate impact that COVID-19 is having on some communities we are
prioritising our support to those people and communities most affected by the
pandemic, as well as organisations led by people from those communities.
We will prioritise the following:
1. Organisations supporting people and communities who experience
disproportionate challenge and difficulty as a result of the COVID-19 crisis
2. Organisations providing services and support for vulnerable people, for
which there will be increased demand as a result of the COVID-19 crisis
3. Organisations which connect communities and support communities to
work together to respond to Covid-19
11. 11
Who we can fund
We know that small and medium-sized charities are likely to be more
vulnerable right now, so we encourage applications from those organisations.
We know that some communities, such as disabled people and Black, Asian
and Minority Ethnic communities, are being hit hard by the pandemic. We
encourage organisations to apply that are led by people those communities.
If you're a group that's looking for government funding, because you can't
accept funding from The National Lottery, please tell us in your application.
12. 12
What we can fund
Through the Coronavirus Community Support Fund we can fund:
• Activities supporting people and communities affected by COVID-19
and/or
• Organisations to overcome any acute financial difficulties they're facing
because of the pandemic
Organisations can apply for between £300 - £10,000 and over £10,000 to cover up
to six months of costs. We are asking people to only apply for what they need
and expect most grants to be under £100,000.
Organisations can apply either on their own or as part of a partnership
(partnerships must now be led by a community or voluntary sector organisation).
We'll consider larger awards or longer timeframes, particularly for organisations
working across more than one area of England, on a case-by-case basis.
13. 13
Poll 3
If you apply, what will/have you applied for?
- Emergency funding – to overcome acute financial difficulties
- Project funding - to support Covid-related activities
14. 14
What to expect
There will be high demand for this funding, and we will have to make some
tough choices. We expect the funding to be heavily oversubscribed and
anticipate only being able to support a proportion of applications.
So please only ask for what you need to support communities for up to 6
months and please bear with us as our funding teams respond to the demand.
We will assess applications in the order we receive them. We know you need
funding quickly.
We’ll monitor demand closely and update on any steps we might need to take
to help manage the number of applications we get, so that we can get funding
out to communities as quickly as possible
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Tell us about your Covid 19 proposal
• the name of your project
• where it'll take place
• what you'd like to do - how has demand for your services changed?
• how your work will involve your community
• how your project fits with local activities
• who will benefit from your project - how have they been affected by COVID-19?
• what difference your project will make - how will it mitigate the impact of
COVID-19?
• how much money you need
• how long you need the money for
As far as possible, we're also looking for organisations to be people-led,
strengths-based and connected
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You might want to ask yourself
• Have I spoken to the people in my community?
• Have the people in my community told me what they need and what's
important to them?
• Have I listened to them and used what they've said to create my
project?
• What’s already working in my community?
• How will my project add to these positive things that are already
working?
• How will my project make the most of any resources that are already
helping my community?
• Have I spoken to other groups in the area that are doing something
similar to my project?
• Have I thought about how we can all help each other?
People led
Strengths
based
Connected
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Tell us about your financial situation
How do you expect COVID-19 to affect your plans for the next 6 months? For
example:
• What difference is it making to your income and spending?
• Do you expect to be able to generate enough income to cover your costs?
• If not, how much additional income do you think you’ll need to cover costs?
• Are you worried that you might run out of cash? If so, when might that happen?
• How much cash or unrestricted reserves do you have that you could draw on if
needed? How many months operating costs should that cover?
What actions are you taking to mitigate the effect of COVID-19? For example,
applying to furlough any staff through the Government Job Retention Scheme
To help you answer these questions, we’ll provide you with a simple table for you
to complete with some key financial information.
If you're requesting more than £50,000, we'll ask you to submit an up to date
cashflow forecast or budget.
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Financial overview form - Income
Any other income that’s
not described in the
other rows
This column for what you
think is going to happen?
This column for what you
had planned for this year
This figure for what you
expect to receive from
other response funding,
e.g. job retention scheme
These columns are for
your last two year’s
figures from your
latest accounts
The income figure for the
whole year in your
accounts
This column is for the
narrative – tell us in
words why the figures
have changed
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Financial overview form - Expenses
Staffing costs of ANY sort
EXCEPT any additional for
the Covid 19 project
Include staffing costs for
project delivery you’re
applying for here
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Financial overview form – Balance sheet
Current assets – you can
put your bank balances
here and the figures for
any amount you’re owed
over the next 12 months
Current liabilities – let us
know if you owe any
money over the next 12
months (including loans)
Net current assets – is
your current assets less
your current liabilities
Long term liabilities –
this is money you owe
after more than 12
months
Restricted funds – these
are funds that have been
given a strict purpose by
the funder
Unrestricted funds –
these are funds that you
can use for any purpose
within your charitable
objects
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Next steps
There are two ways to apply:
1) Our online form makes it easier for you to tell us about your funding
proposals
or
2) you can email or send us a video instead
All the information you need is available on our website:
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If you have questions:
Find out more on our website:
https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/programmes?min=10000&loca
tion=england
For any queries contact our Advice line on:
028 9568 0143
general.enquiries@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk
26. Roberta Fusco
Director of Policy and Engagement
Charity Finance Group
www.cfg.org.uk
roberta.fusco@cfg.org.uk
27. Charity Finance Group (CFG) is the charity that inspires a financially
confident, dynamic and trustworthy charity sector. We do this by
championing best practice, nurturing leadership and influencing policy
makers.
Over 1,400 UK charities turn to us to develop their finance management
knowledge and skills. Collectively, these charities manage £22bn of funds –
that represents around a third of the entire charity sector’s income.
Inspiring a financially confident, dynamic and
trustworthy charity sector
“The courses, training
and resources provided
by CFG are incredibly
helpful - from
expanding my technical
knowledge through to
supporting with
leadership skills.”
“A great opportunity to
learn from others as well
as contribute our own
learning to the CFG pool.”
“CFG has provided a lifeline,
making sure I feel part of a
community of professionals. Their
training, events and magazine
help me to support the leadership
and trustees.”
www.cfg.org.uk/joinus
28. Charities and COVID-19, what do
we want?
Essential to the nation’s economic and social recovery
that Government include, invest and use civil society
expertise, knowledge and networks to ensure success.
• Work to address the medium and long-term scale of the financial challenge ahead,
and to ensure that the critical support civil society provides will continue to be able to
meet need both in time of crisis and beyond.
• Ensure the distribution of funding available is speedy and efficient, and that equality
and human rights are designed in from the outset, so that we meet everyone’s needs
and that decision making is transparent.
• Make necessary regulatory changes to existing schemes to make them fit for purpose
for civil society organizations.
29. POLL 1
What is the annual income of the
organisation do you work for?
- Under 100k
- 100k – 1 million
- 1 million – 10 million
- Above 10 million
30. • Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
• Coronavirus Business Interruption Loans
• Small Business Grant Fund
• Expanded Retail Discount
• Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund
• VAT deferral
• HMRC Time to Pay
Plus £360m funding via Government Departments of which
c£20m remains to be allocated
See gov.uk page for comprehensive list of funding allocated to
date
Government measures to support
£750m package for charities
31. Help and Top Tips
www.smallcharityfinance.org.uk/
Aimed at charities with less than £1m turnover but a
good recap of the basics!
Helpful guidance on:
• Budgets, Management Accounts & Cash Flow Forecasting
• Preparing annual reports
• Banking and accounting
• Gift Aid and how to claim
www.cfg.org.uk/coronavirus_guide
32. Help and Top Tips
https://knowhow.ncvo.org.uk/
Knowledge and e-learning for charities, social
enterprises and community groups
Here you’ll find a range of guidance and help of
a wealth of topics, including Funding and
Income and ‘How to’ Guides.
Also see www.ncvo.org.uk/practical-
support/information/coronavirus for NCVO’s
dedicated Coronavirus page
33. Help and Top Tips
Your local networks can offer professional help,
guidance and advice.
• Your local Centre for Voluntary Services ( CVS) may have
details of local support. See NAVCA’s searchable map for your
nearest CVS
• See www.cfg.org.uk/CommunityAccountant for a searchable
map of Community Accountancy Services and contact details
• See the Association for Independent Examiners ( ACIE) for links
and contacts
34. Thank you and good luck with your application!
Roberta Fusco
Director of Policy and Engagement
roberta.fusco@cfg.org.uk
@RobertaCFusco
36. NCVO champions the voluntary sector and volunteer
movement to create a better society.
We connect, represent and support over 15,000 voluntary
sector member organisations, from the smallest community
groups to the largest charities.
This helps our members and their millions of volunteers make
the biggest difference to the causes they believe in.
• Search for NCVO membership
• Visit www.ncvo.org.uk/join
• Email membership@ncvo.org.uk
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Editor's Notes
Hello, my name is Gemma and I work at the National Lottery Community Fund.
As you know the Coronavirus Community Support Fund has now opened and all the information you need can be found on our website.
There is going to be high demand for Covid 19 funding and we anticipate only being able to support a proportion of applications. This doesn’t mean don’t apply, but it does mean make sure you understand the areas that are being prioritised, and if you’re not successful don’t feel that it’s any reflection on the work you do.
In the time we have I’m going to touch on what this fund is for, who and what is eligible for funding and then what information you’ll be asked for. And it’s really this last piece about the financial information we’ll be asking for, that I’d like to focus on. This isn’t just about creating a budget for a funding application, it’s about understanding how your organisation is being affected and what support it needs to get through the next 6 months.
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Organisations supporting people and communities who experience disproportionate challenge and difficulty as a result of the COVID-19 crisis We are looking particularly at organisations supporting older people, disabled people (including people with long-term health conditions) and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities who are all facing specific challenges during the current crisis. We are also looking at supporting organisations who provide advice and support to those pushed in crisis and those supporting end of life care and their families.
Organisations supporting people and communities who experience disproportionate challenge and difficulty as a result of the COVID-19 crisis This category includes, for instance, organisations supporting people and families who face financial hardship as a result of the pandemic. It also includes organisations working to prevent domestic abuse and violence against protected groups, those working with homeless people and those supporting vulnerable children and young people. Finally, we also know that there is increased demand for mental health support and support to mitigate the increased challenges of loneliness and isolation.
3. Organisations which connect communities and support communities to work together to respond to Covid-19
This category includes organisations supporting local community activity, including volunteering, and community organising. It also includes organisations supporting community and sector infrastructure, including public information. We know there is increased demand for support with the development of digital, data and technology capabilities. Finally, we want to support building capacity and infrastructure of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and other marginalised communities to ensure they are in a better position after the initial emergency response.
Our list or priority communities and organisations supports us to think about equity, diversity and inclusion and the disproportionate impact that COVID-19 is likely to have on BAME communities, disabled people (including people with mental health conditions), women, older people, carers, people experiencing homelessness, people experiencing the criminal justice sector, migrants and refugees, people with low/no income, sex workers and LGBT+ communities.
We are particularly looking to support organisations led by people who have lived experience of the issues they are trying to address.
And we will also focus this funding on small and medium-sized charities who are likely to be more vulnerable right now.
Beyond this response, National Lottery funding will still be available for longer-term rebuild and recovery.
Government funding will be used to fund organisations in the first two categories, National Lottery funding will be used to fund organisations in the last category.
It doesn’t matter if your organisation has not received funding from the Community Fund before.
What do we mean by acute financial difficulties?
I’ve already mentioned the areas of need that we are prioritising, and so we obviously expect your projects to be about how your project or your work makes a difference for these communities.
If you're a group that's looking for Government funding, because you can't accept funding from The National Lottery, please tell us in your application.
Those of you who have a grant from us will be familiar with this. These are the values that we
People-led
We believe that people understand what's needed in their communities better than anyone. So it’s important to us that you involve your community in the design, development and delivery of the activities you’re planning.
You might want to ask yourself:
Have I spoken to the people in my community?
Have the people in my community told me what they need and what's important to them?
Have I listened to them and used what they've said to create my project?
This short video explains it well. It might be helpful when you’re putting your application together.
Strengths-based
We’d like to support people and communities to build on the knowledge, skills and experience they already have, to make the changes they want.
You might want to ask yourself:
What’s already working in my community?
How will my project add to these positive things that are already working?
How will my project make the most of any resources that are already helping my community?
Connected
We want to know that you’ve a good understanding of other activities and services in your community. We’d like to see how you’ll compliment these. So you can add value to what’s already there.
You might want to ask yourself:
Have I spoken to other groups in the area that are doing something similar to my project?
Have I thought about how we can all help each other?
After you send your COVID-19 project proposal, we will get in touch to ask about who will benefit from your project and how COVID-19 has affected your financial position and whether you will run out of money.
We understand your financial position may have changed a lot since COVID-19 began. Don’t worry, it’s okay to tell us if you’re struggling financially during the crisis – we’re only asking for this information so we can work out how best to support you.
Don’t worry, it’s okay to tell us if you’re struggling financially during the crisis – we’re only asking for this information so we can work out how best to support you. So be open with us – this isn’t about trying to portray yourself in the strongest or most vulnerable light.
You might find it helpful to work through this form alongside whoever helps your organisation manage the finances, this could be a finance manager, one of your trustees, your treasurer or someone else in your office team. There’s also plenty of useful advice on financial planning available from the likes of the SCC, NCVO, CFG, Cranfield Trust
If you don’t have an income / expenditure statement, then use published accounts, management accounts or drafts are fine.
All of what I’ve talked about will be on our website together. The key things I’d like you to takeaway are:
There is going to be high demand for this money and we anticipate only being able to support a proportion of applications. This doesn’t mean don’t apply, but it does mean make sure you understand the areas that are being prioritised, and if you’re not successful don’t feel that it’s any reflection on the work you do.
We know that small and medium-sized charities are likely to be more vulnerable right now, so we encourage applications from those organisations.
We know that some communities, such as disabled people and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, are being hit hard by the pandemic. We encourage organisations to apply who are led by people those communities.
And on the request for financial information. Please don’t worry about getting this right, we simply want to understand how you’re being affected by Covid 19 and what financial support you really need. As I’ve said before the demand and need for funding is high, so please only ask for what you need.
Thank you.