Useful Info – December 2022
November 25, 2022
Events, training, charity news, surveys, research, feedback, reports, services and much more – in one handy place!
This page will be updated with new information as we receive it during December. Please check back regularly. (Last update: 15/12/22)
You can view last month’s Useful Information here to catch up on new information added during November ’22.
If you’ve seen something you think we should be sharing, let us know! Email us: info@cumbriacvs.org.uk
Training and Events
FREE Carbon Literacy Courses for voluntary, community and social enterprise sector organisations in Kendal
Take your organisation on its first steps to environmental sustainability by joining one of Cumbria Action for Sustainability’s accredited Carbon Literacy courses, especially for those working or volunteering in the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector.
Climate and Carbon Literacy training provides a clear understanding of climate science, an awareness of carbon costs and the impacts of everyday activities. It also builds an ability and motivation to reduce emissions on an individual, community and organisational basis.
This course, hosted on Zoom, will give you the facts about the latest climate science. It will equip you with the skills to calculate your carbon footprint, identify where you can make improvements, and actions to put those improvements in place in your organisation, community or at home.
This training is available free of charge to 5 organisations (1 person per organisation) that are based or deliver services within the Kendal Town parish boundary thanks to funding from Kendal Town Council, the National Lottery Community Fund and County Durham Community Foundation. The 5 free places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
For further information about the course, see: Going Green Together – CAfS
If you would like to apply for one of the 5 free places for Kendal organisations, please email carbonliteracy@cafs.org.uk to request the discount code before you book.
Additional places are available at 50% subsidised rate, at just £69.
easyfundraising Live Online Webinar
Wednesday 18th January. easyfundraising provides a great way for people to raise funds for your organisation or charity without making a donation themselves. Find out more!
Virtual Fundraisers Networking Events
Tuesday 31 January. Since April 2020, Get Grants have delivered monthly Virtual Fundraisers Networking Events – supporting the sector whilst it responds to the COVID-19 pandemic.
These friendly sessions involve a Get Grants Expert providing an update on the current grant fundraising landscape, before facilitating discussions about how the grant fundraising world continues to change, and what opportunities and challenges this presents to you as fundraisers.
Online Bid Writing for Charities and Community Groups Course
Tuesday 24 January & Tuesday 31 January. Get Grants Online Bid-Writing Course will give you practical support to improve your grant fundraising success and inspire you to become a more confident grant fundraiser.
In attending our course, you will access expert insights, crucial information, and friendly advice that will help you increase your organisation’s income through grant funding.
Online Developing a Fundraising Strategy Training Course
Thursday 19 January & Thursday 26 January. Across the sector, fundraisers and charity leaders are working to ensure their organisations put themselves in the best possible position to meet the future needs of their beneficiaries.
In response to demand from the sector, Get Grants Online Developing a Fundraising Strategy Training Course has been created to give fundraisers the practical skills and knowledge to develop an effective fundraising strategy and increase their organisation’s income and sustainability.
Online Major Donor Fundraising Course
Tuesday 17 January & Tuesday 24 January. Get Grants Major Donor Fundraising Course offers a comprehensive overview of the major donor fundraising process and includes practical examples for you to apply to your organisation.
This course is ideal for fundraisers of all levels and organisations of any size. Whether you would like to assess if your organisation is ready to develop a major gifts programme, or if you already have a programme in place, but would like to review some of the foundational elements, then this course is suitable for you.
Webinar: A complete guide to volunteering
12 January 2023. In this webinar, Charity Digital will explore the intricacies of volunteering covering how to recruit volunteers, how to manage volunteers, how to thank and support volunteers, and so much more.
VCS Emergencies Partnership Regional Scenario Exercise
Thursday, 8 December 2022, online. A vital chance to test and strengthen relationships across the sector and plan for situations we may all soon face.
Past scenario exercises have proven invaluable for some in establishing plans and doing the preparation work ahead of time, it will provide the chance to think and reflect on your own planning, potentially help others if you’re further ahead and save precious time and capacity by sharing resources, reducing duplication and test and strengthen relationships ahead of potential future threats this winter might bring for your communities.
CADAS support groups
CADAS have new support groups available:
- Carlisle Peer Support Group (Weds)
- Workington Peer Support Group (Thurs)
- Workington Family & Friends Support Group (Every other Thurs)
Click on the thumbnails for more information.
Buddhist Group of Kendal (Theravada) BGKT 2023 meeting dates
Please view this document to see details of events taking place in 2023, including monthly open meetings and Vesak Celebration in May.
Meet the Funder Events
Dates through until May ’23. There has never been a greater need for fundraisers to get-together and share knowledge and experience. Get Grants FREE Virtual Events bring fundraisers across the UK together to share experiences and connect with other fundraisers.
In our popular Meet the Funder Virtual Events, Get Grants Funding Experts are joined by funders to talk about their funding programmes. These events give attendees the opportunity to speak directly to funders, take part in discussions, get unique insights, and ask questions specific to their project or organisation.
Virtual Fundraisers Networking Events
Thursday 15 December 11am – 12pm. Since April 2020, Get Grants have delivered monthly Virtual Fundraisers Networking Events – supporting the sector whilst it responds to the COVID-19 pandemic.
These friendly sessions involve a Get Grants Expert providing an update on the current grant fundraising landscape, before facilitating discussions about how the grant fundraising world continues to change, and what opportunities and challenges this presents to you as fundraisers.
Online Using Data to Increase Fundraising Success Course
Wednesday 7 & Wednesday 14 December, 2pm – 4pm. Get Grants Online Using Data to Increase Fundraising Success Course adapts our face-to-face Using Data to Increase Fundraising Success Course online. It will aid you in incorporating freely available data, simple analysis, monitoring, and evaluation into your fundraising efforts.
During our course, you will learn the importance including a range of data in your funding applications and implementing effective project monitoring & evaluation to improve your chance of fundraising success.
Online Storytelling for Fundraising Training Course
Tuesday 6 & Tuesday 13 December, 9:30am—11:30am. Get Grants Online Storytelling for Fundraising Training Course is designed to support fundraisers to improve their fundraising confidence and success through effective use of storytelling.
Telling stories is a powerful tool that is too often overlooked. Stories are used to engage, inform, persuade, and create connections between people. As a fundraiser, storytelling is a valuable skill that can be used to influence your potential supporters and maximise on your fundraising efforts.
Online Corporate Fundraising Course
Wednesday 7 & Wednesday 14 December, 9:30am – 11:30am. Get Grants Online Corporate Fundraising Training Course is a practical learning session designed to support fundraisers and non-profit organisations to increase their Corporate Fundraising success.
Increasing your knowledge of Corporate Fundraising will help you to develop new business relationships and diversify your organisation’s potential income. In doing so, you have the potential to increase your organisation’s financial sustainability, aiding you in meeting your organisation’s objectives.
Online Community Fundraising Training Course
Thursday 1 December, 9:30am—11:30am. Are you making the most of your ability to engage with your community to raise funds? Do you want to launch or grow your Community Fundraising income but you’re not sure where to start?
Get Grants Online Community Fundraising Course is designed to support fundraisers to tap into the potential of their community to increase your organisation’s income.
Online Bid Writing for Charities and Community Groups Course
Tuesday 6 & Tuesday 13 December, 2pm – 4pm. Get Grants Online Bid-Writing Course will give you practical support to improve your grant fundraising success and inspire you to become a more confident grant fundraiser.
In attending our course, you will access expert insights, crucial information, and friendly advice that will help you increase your organisation’s income through grant funding.
Dementia Information Sessions
Monthly dates through to March ’23 at Longtown & Brampton Community Centres, from Carlisle Dementia Action Alliance.
Click here to see more details.
‘Stand up against street harassment’ bystander webinar
Multiple dates in December. Sessions are an hour long and free of charge to attend.
People and organisations want to take steps to address the prevalence of unwanted and aggressive behaviours such as harassment that underly the broader cycle of violence against women and girls, which the Trust has worked on since its inception over three decades ago.
This programme drives awareness of harassment, upskilling and empowering individuals across various settings such as schools, public transport, festivals, public spaces, and workplaces, to help defuse situations, discourage harassers, and support victims.
Carlisle Youth & Community Work Conference
Wednesday 7th December. CYCW22 aims to bring together youth & community projects & organisations, local charities, parish councils, local government, social enterprises from across North Cumbria & Carlisle for a celebration of the work of the community & youth sector and share good practice, learn and inspire each other!
One the day we will consider key themes that present opportunities and challenges for us and the communities we serve. There will be participatory workshops, key note speakers, Q&A panel with opportunities to network.
Youth and Community Work Conference Programme
Going Green Together – Carbon Literacy Course
Cumbria Action for Sustainability have released another date for their subsidised Carbon Literacy course for those operating in the voluntary, community or social enterprise sector (VCSE). These accredited courses are for groups looking to take the next steps with their organisation’s sustainability strategy.
The course will delve into the facts about the latest climate science, and you will be equipped with the skills to calculate your carbon footprint. This will help you identify where improvements in your organisation can be made, and actions to put those improvements in place.
The course, hosted on Zoom, is split into two sessions, in the new year, on Tuesday 17 & 24 January.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take advantage of heavily subsidised training exclusively for VCSE groups, with 50% off the usual ticket price, thanks to the Going Green Together project, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and County Durham Community Foundation.
Click here for more information and to book
Culture Camp: Cross-sector collaboration
Thurs 1 Dec, 11am to 1pm. The Innovation Agency’s Coaching Academy is pleased to offer another FREE learning and networking opportunity as part of its Culture Camp series. This session is for health and social care professionals, especially those in leadership positions. We also welcome interested staff from voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) organisations.
- learn about the foundational theories/concepts that can help you build a culture for productive collaboration
- learn from system colleagues who are improving outcomes for people in their communities by working together
- hear about practical strategies and methods for successfully collaborating across sectors
- explore questions, barriers and opportunities for applying this learning to your current work
Eden Project Communities Camp applications are open
Community Camp is the Eden Project’s annual immersive learning experience for people who are interested in, or new to, community action. If you want to make a positive change in your community but don’t know where to get started, this is for you. There are Community Camps coming up between now and March 2023, two of these are face to face camps at the Eden Project and two of them will take place online.
VCFSE News and Information
Latest News from Cumbria County Council
You can view Cumbria County Council’s newsletter from 9 December here, including:
- Firefighters spread Christmas joy by hosting Christmas lunches for the elderly
- Warm Spots step up as temperatures drop
- Cumbria County Council welcomes next steps in A66 Trans-Pennine project
CharityComms: How can charities cope with Twitter uncertainty?
There is still so much uncertainty over the future of Twitter since Elon Musk’s takeover, and charities are faced with the challenge of what to do next.
Meta Portal Devices for Charities
A unique offer from Charity Digital — validated nonprofits may request Meta Portal videoconferencing devices at no cost. Offer expires Dec 23, 2022.
Ukes Akimbo
Looking for some light-hearted entertainment with a difference to perform for your community group? Ukes Akimbo is a twenty-plus strong, enthusiastic, Ukulele Group formed in 2014 by professional musician, Andy Webster, which is based in the Brampton area.
Depending upon the type of event and your organisation’s profile, our fees start from just £80 although prices are negotiable.
Click here for more information
HR 101: the basic principles
Every charity needs a human resources team, or an HR individual, to recruit, develop and support its staff.
Orlando Fraser urges charities to ‘overcome squeamishness’ around large donations
The chair of the Charity Commission has encouraged the sector to overcome “a slight squeamishness about talking about big-ticket donations”.
Recently, Orlando Fraser encouraged the wealthiest in society to be more philanthropic as charities face an “existential crisis”.
Charities adopt permanent four-day week to boost efficiency and staff wellbeing
Charities including those taking part in a six-month pilot programme have moved to a permanent four-day working week to boost staff wellbeing and increase efficiency.
Friends of the Earth said it has reduced its working week from 35 to 30 hours as part of a “wellbeing initiative that is also formalising our hybrid working arrangements”.
Comic Relief launches emergency cost-of-living appeal
Comic Relief has launched a cost-of-living appeal in partnership with the Evening Standard and the Independent, to raise urgent funds for people in need this winter. Money raised through the On the Breadline cost-of-living Christmas appeal will support community organisations working to get help to people across the UK who need it most. This could include supporting foodbanks, and providing help, advice and mental health support, along with warm winter clothes, electric blankets and water bottles, energy top cards, and food vouchers.
Comic Relief has donated £1 million to launch the appeal and help organisations tackle the cost-of-living crisis.
Read the Comic Relief article here
Government kickstarts £2.6 billion investment in communities as UK takes back control of EU funding
Local spending plans for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) have been approved recently, in a bid to turbo charge levelling up through support of local businesses, boosting skills, reviving high streets and improving local pride.
The UKSPF succeeds EU structural funding and has seen the UK Government working with local leaders to direct funding to where it’s needed most.
A guide to mental health awareness
A look at definitions of mental health, various elements of mental health awareness, the need to reduce stigma, the role of charities in providing support, the latest and best digital resources, and so much more.
Social media moderation and mental health
Charity Digital looks at how charities can look after the mental health and wellbeing of their staff and volunteer content moderators.
Advice on how to keep warm and well this winter
The increased cost of living and the rise in energy prices mean more people may struggle to keep warm and well this winter. Read North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS FT’s top tips on keeping warm, and how you can get advice and help with your heating costs.
Cold weather can make some health problems worse and even lead to serious complications, especially if you are 65 or older, or if you have a long-term health condition.
Latest News from Cumbria County Council
You can view Cumbria County Council’s newsletter from 2 December here, including:
- Cumbrian adults to benefit from £2.3m to Multiply maths skills
- Celebration event for new community hub in Millom this Saturday
- £200,000 boost for Cumbria’s Coastal Community Forest
Citizens Advice staff ‘running out of tools’ as funding declines amid rising demand
Funding at Citizens Advice has fallen by more than £9m year on year as some staff “feel that they’re running out of tools” to support beneficiaries.
The charity’s latest accounts for the year ending 31 March 2022 shows that total income decreased by 6%, from £162.7m to £153.6m.
Jane Ide: ‘Charity leaders must focus on the wellbeing and resilience of their staff’
In Jane Ide’s first six months leading ACEVO, the country has seen three prime ministers and three civil society ministers.
Previously chief executive of NAVCA for four years, Ide re-entered the world of charity infrastructure in May after leading charity Creative and Cultural Skills since 2020.
DCMS cuts spending on civil society by nearly a quarter
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has reduced its funding for civil society by almost a quarter, according to its recently published accounts.
DCMS cut its funding for the Office for Civil Society (OCS) in the year to March 2022 was a tenth of the previous year’s total. At £32m, this is the lowest amount the OCS has received since it was moved to the department in 2016.
Charity Awards 2023 opens for entries
The Charity Awards 2023 is now open for applications.
Now in its 23rd year, the UK’s biggest and longest-running awards programme will once again recognise and celebrate the vital work of charities up and down the country, culminating in a glittering awards ceremony at the Royal Lancaster London on Wednesday 7 June.
Commission chair urges wealthy to help charities survive ‘existential crisis’
Chair of the Charity Commission, Orlando Fraser, has appealed to the wealthiest in society to be more philanthropic as charities face an “existential crisis”.
In a speech at the Beacon Philanthropy Forum he outlined the ways in which philanthropic giving can support the charity sector during this economic crisis, and explained how the Commission itself will support philanthropy.
Age UK to release £5m from reserves to prevent more network closures
National charity Age UK has said it will use £5m from its reserves to support its local subsidiaries during the winter.
Speaking in parliament this month, the main charity’s head of network resilience, Kirsty Gaskell-Sinclair, said three local Age UK charities closed last year and she expects to see more in the next 12 months.
Charities Aid Foundation’s Cost-of-Living Charity Resource Hub
CAF have gathered a wide range of experts to provide the resources you need to navigate the cost-of-living crisis and help our communities. From governance and planning to attracting new funding, they can help you gain insight and plan for uncertainty.
Cost-of-living crisis: how to meet service demand
Charity Digital explores how charities can manage rising service demands amid the cost-of-living crisis.
How trustees can offer support during the cost-of-living crisis
Charity Digital explores the different ways that trustees and charity boards can support their organisation during a time of financial uncertainty.
The best donation management platforms
You’ll never forget a donor with your digital platform to hand. Charity Digital runs through some of the best donation management platforms on the market.
Getting life’s essentials to people this winter
2.4 million adults are expected to turn to charities, food banks or community groups to access unaffordable items this winter, and almost 1 in 4 low-income families say they will be going without presents for festive celebrations this year, according to a recent YouGov survey by the charity In Kind Direct.
In Kind Direct redistribute consumer products donated by companies, like toilet roll, shampoo, laundry and cleaning supplies, warm clothing, hats, gloves, children’s gifts, toys, books, small electrical appliances and make-up, to local charities, community groups, foodbanks, schools and CICs.
Social tariffs
The government has worked with a range of Internet Service Providers (IPSs) and Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to deliver low-cost broadband and phone service packages, called social tariffs, for those on low incomes.
Social tariffs are available for people claiming Universal Credit, Pension Credit and some other benefits, with some providers offering deals from £15 a month. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport is encouraging councils to raise awareness of these products and has produced a stakeholder toolkit which includes social media materials, posters and leaflets to help councils share this information across their communications channels.
Help for Households campaign
The Help for Households campaign homepage brings together over 40 support schemes that the public may be able to access depending on eligibility. There are also online tools for the public to check the support they might be eligible for and how to access it.
Peers vote to embed social value in public procurement after push from sector
Members of the House of Lords have voted to mandate public commissioners to consider social value when tendering contracts.
In November, the chamber voted through two amendments to the procurement bill put forward by two cross-party peers compelling commissioners to consider social value.
A simple guide to social banners and images
Make your social media profile stand out with banners and images.
Charity bodies urge government to hasten EU replacement funding after fresh delay
Charity sector bodies have said the latest apparent delay in the government’s distribution of EU replacement funding could be detrimental to local communities and vulnerable people.
November’s autumn statement appears to have removed a previously-pledged first £400m payment from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) to local authorities, which had been scheduled for this financial year.
Ten EDI actions for your charity
Ten practical actions that you can take to improve equality, diversity, and inclusion at your charity.
Cumbria community cost of living crisis grant
Community groups and organisations across Cumbria are being offered financial support to help relieve the hardship of people who are experiencing financial struggles.
The current cost of living is forcing more people across our county into poverty. Many households who were ‘just about managing’ have been hard hit along with one in eight households whose income is less than £10,000 per year. Working in partnership with Cumbria County Council, Cumbria Community Foundation is offering funding to charitable organisations that support interventions to help people who are struggling financially.
Fundraising trends to pay attention to in December
Charity Digital explores the best times to fundraise during December and how charities can make the most of the season of good will.
Latest News from Cumbria County Council
You can view Cumbria County Council’s newsletter from 25 November here, including:
- Workington town centre plans – have your say
- £250,000 funding to support older adults in Cumbria to be more active is announced
- Drop-in to have your say about Corney Place, Penrith
Charities facing ‘cliff edge’ without further energy bills support, government warned
Communities will suffer if the government does not support voluntary organisations with their energy bills beyond March 2023, a group of charity leaders has warned.
NCVO and the Civil Society Group wrote a letter to business secretary Grant Shapps this week, warning that many charities are at risk of closing as they cannot afford soaring energy costs.
Cost of Living resources
Two new guides are available to support community leaders and individuals, created by organisations involved in the Cumbria Poverty Working Group.
The guide designed to help Community Leaders support people in their communities aims to give information on the key messages and where people can access support, with a little more detail and background information than it is possible to include in short press releases and other public information.
The Cost of Living Support guide is a public information leaflet, being delivered to all households in Cumbria, and provides information and advice on how to get help and support.
National Lottery reports £919m raised for good causes this year as takeover announced
The National Lottery’s outgoing licence holder has reported making a record £919.2m for good causes in the first half of the financial year.
Camelot, which will hand over the lottery licence to Allwyn next year, also revealed this week that it has been bought by the new operator.
Winter Fundraising tips you can use today
Boost your charity donations this winter, with the fundraising guide from JustGiving. Christmas is just around the corner, and for many is a time of giving, goodwill and generosity – making it ideal to launch one final campaign for 2022.
To help, JustGiving have put together a Winter Fundraising Guide to help boost your donations, whilst tackling the cost-of-living crisis.
Putting Communities First – NLCF’s strategy renewal process
This year, National Lottery Community Fund began a strategy renewal process to help shape how best they support communities now and in the future. Based on the feedback and insights they’ve received so far, they are delving deeper into certain areas that could help them achieve more for communities.
Have your say by signing up to one of the upcoming online discussions, or by exploring the key themes and sharing your ideas in the Putting Communities First Forum.
Surveys, Research, Feedback and Reports
Most charity fraud perpetrated by staff or volunteers, report suggests
The majority of charity fraud cases occurring in the last 12 months were perpetrated by staff members or volunteers, research has suggested.
Accountancy firm BDO and charity the Fraud Advisory Panel surveyed 100 UK-based charities for their second Charity Fraud Survey which looks at the impact of fraud on the sector.
VCSE Cancer Awareness Questionnaire
VCSE staff are asked to complete a short questionnaire to give an indication of the level of awareness and the type of support currently available within the VCSE to anyone affected by cancer.
Jackie Jameson from the Northern Cancer Alliance is leading the project and happy to talk to health related networks about it. Email: Jacqueline.jamieson@nhs.net
Complete the questionnaire here
NCVO want your thoughts on the Energy Bill Relief Scheme
NCVO works with it’s members to amplify voices of the VCSE sector and influence change, but they need to hear from you in order to do that.
The government is reviewing the Energy Bill Relief Scheme, which currently caps commercial energy prices until March 2023. NCVO want to know whether the scheme has helped your organisation. They’re asking you to email them with your thoughts at policy@ncvo.org.uk
The State of the State 2022/23
This year’s State of the State report is now available to download covering opinions and data from the pandemic to the cost-of-living crisis. The report finds public attitudes deeply affected by the cost-of-living crisis, pessimistic for the future and passionate about climate change.
After years of reacting to crises, the report finds officials across the public sector eager for reform and calling for bold decisions about the future of government and public services.
High energy bills driving third of people to cut donations, survey suggests
A third of people in the UK and Ireland are likely to cut down the amount they give to charity due to increases to their energy bills, according to new research.
In a survey of nearly 68,000 people, a third said they were likely to cut down the amount they give to charity because of the current economic climate while 25% were less likely to do so.
Charity fraud losses up 44% in 2022, data shows
Fraudsters have stolen £2.3m from charities in 2022 so far, according to newly published data.
Action Fraud’s figures show that there were 408 reports of charity fraud between January and November 2022, amounting to a total loss of £2.3m.
Most charities using reserves to cover core costs, survey suggests
Most charities are worried about whether they can survive the cost-of-living crisis and are using reserves to cover core costs, according to research published recently.
Some 51% of charities said they were using their reserves to cover core costs, compared to 40% a year earlier, according to the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) survey.
Third of consumers may cut charity donations over festive period, research says
More than a third of consumers may cut their charitable donations in the next three months, according to new research.
A survey of more than 1,000 people by agency Beautiful Insights found that 36% of consumers may make these changes, which the researchers estimated could see charities lose £580m.
Have Your Say! Revised Cartmel Conservation Area Management Plan Consultation
A Revised Conservation Area Management Plan (CAMP) for Cartmel is being prepared. Following public consultation earlier this year, South Lakeland District Council has launched a further public consultation on the revised draft Cartmel Conservation Area Management Plan, to take account of the comments received and additional work undertaken.
The consultation runs until 22 December 2022. Find out more and submit your comments here
Charities consulted on first-ever international financial reporting guidance
The first ever draft guidance on international reporting standards for not-profit organisations has been published as part of a project to develop global rules for charity accounting.
Humentum and the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) announced the release of the International Non-Profit Accounting Guidance, Exposure Draft 1 (INPAG ED1) at the World Congress of Accountants in India recently.
Third Sector Trends release first report
Following a large-scale survey earlier this year, Third Sector Trends have released their first report for 2022 focussing on structure, purpose, energy and impact of the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector in England and Wales.
Third Sector Trends is the largest survey of VCSE organisations across England and Wales and is designed to compliment the NCVO’s UK Civil Society Almanac.
Key insights from the NCVO Almanac 2022
Earlier this year, NCVO published their 2022 Almanac, providing insights into the state of the voluntary sector based on 2019/20 financial accounts. The report helps us gain perspective on how prepared charities were going into the Covid-19 pandemic, the initial impact that it’s had on the voluntary sector and the future effects of the cost-of-living crisis.
VONNE’s Data Officer takes an in-depth look at the report and gives her reflections.
Disclaimer
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