Useful Information – November 2022
October 31, 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 November. Please check back regularly. (Last update: 24/11/22)
You can view October’s Useful Information here to catch up on new information added during October ’22.
If you’ve seen something you think we should be sharing, let us know! Email us: info@cumbriacvs.org.uk
Training and Events
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.
Get Grants & easyfundraising Live Online Webinar
Tuesday 29 November, 1pm – 2pm. Easyfundraising provides a great way for people to raise funds for your organisation or charity without making a donation themselves. Join us to find out more!
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 Bid Writing in Sports & Physical Activity Workshop
Wednesday 30th November, 6pm – 8pm. Get Grants have developed an Online Bid Writing in Sports & Physical Activity Workshop in response to request for Fundraising support from local clubs and sports organisation.
The Workshop is a two-hour online session aimed at organisations who are delivering sports and physical activity projects who are interested in growing their grant fundraising confidence and increasing their income through grant funding.
Online Community Fundraising Training Course
Thursday 24 November & 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 Developing a Fundraising Strategy Training Course
Wednesday 23 & Wednesday 30 November, 1pm – 4pm. Having diverse income sources that works for you is an essential part of making your organisation stronger, more sustainable, and more resilient.
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 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.
Have you ever served in HM Armed Forces?
Monday 28 November 2022, 1500-1700, Civic Centre Carlisle, CA1 9TB. The training will give insight into what it’s like to have served in the military, transition to civilian life and what support is available should someone need it. It is aimed at those who may deal with the Armed Forces community in their job role or through volunteer work.
If you would like to book a place please send us an email to forceslinkcic@gmail.com by Thursday 24 November.
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 November & 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
Launch of Lancashire & South Cumbria’s VCFSE Assembly
30 November 2-4pm. Zoom.
Since January ‘22, we have been gathering information and opinion about what is needed here, and what works in other areas of England, to embed VCFSE into the governance and decision making of our integrated care system in Lancashire & South Cumbria.
Many of you have been involved in this journey, unofficially known as “Cohort 3”. Building on the two workshops earlier this year, which co-produced our vision and values, we are now ready to launch the first part of what will become the Lancashire & South Cumbria ICS – VCFSE Programme.
More details and registration here
Sunbeams Music For Dignity Project
Fortnightly on Wednesdays, starting 9 November 2002 – suitable for a mix of people including older people out in the community with the onset of illnesses such as Dementia, Carers, family members etc.
Suggested donation £5.00 per person.
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Sunbeams MUGS (Morland Ukulele Group)
Back by popular demand on Friday 11 November 2022. With 22 Ukulele players, bar and raffle.
Suggested donation £10.00 per person.
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Going Green Together – Carbon Literacy Course
Cumbria Action for Sustainability have released more dates for their subsidised Carbon Literacy courses 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 courses, hosted on Zoom, are split into two sessions, and there are two cohorts to choose from. The first is later this month Monday 21 & 28 November, and the other option is in the new year, 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
Becoming Green Together
Wednesday 16 November 2022, 10.00 – 11.00am.
Join us (Cumbria CVS, Cumbria Action for Sustainability and VONNE) for a free 1-hour online session to learn more about the support and opportunities available through our Becoming Green Together (BGT) programme – a part of the wider Going Greener Together programme.
This BGT programme will help voluntary, community, and social enterprises across Cumbria make their workplaces more environmentally sustainable and gain the knowledge and skills to promote and support climate action in their communities.
This session will provide details of what is included in the programme, the benefits of taking part, and how to get involved. It will also introduce our new bursary scheme, which will help cover some of the costs of taking part.
Round up of charity tax developments
16 November, 4pm. This Charity Tax Group session will involve a round-up of topical charity tax developments including updates on VAT, Gift Aid and business rates.
CTG’s Chair, Richard Bray, will be joined by CTG’s Technical Adviser, Graham Elliott. Following the presentation there will be a Q&A.
Find out more and register here
Trustees Week – Setting Direction in changing times
8 November, Online, 12pm to 1pm. As part of Trustee’s Week 2022, NCVO are hosting a series of webinars to help boost trustees’ governance skills.
In this session, Jenny Potkins will help you think strategically, make decisions and create goals during times of uncertainty.
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
Future Proofing Your Charity
17 November 2022, The Sunbeams Music Centre, Penrith.
Join Dodd & Co Chartered Accountants and Wrigleys Solicitors to review the current charity landscape in England, as well as what is coming up on the horizon.
The seminar is free to attend and is open to both charity staff and trustees.
Getting on Board’s Festival of Trusteeship
A week-long online series of events, 7-11 November, during Trustees Week, stuffed with exciting options for people who want to become trustees, trustees who want to keep learning and developing, and for charity leaders who want to understand best practice in trustee recruitment and diversity.
Four different content strands will cover all aspects of trusteeship: Aspiring Trustees, Trustee Recruitment, Good Governance and Thought Leadership delivered in a mix of interactive webinars, clinics and panel discussions about the topics that matter to trusteeship diversity and beyond, today.
ARC NWC Seldom Heard Forum
Monday 7 November, 1pm – 3pm, on-line. The forum discussion will focus on ‘Seldom Heard refugees and asylum seekers’ wellbeing’.
Refugees and asylum seekers can have complex health needs. However, in the UK they often have difficulty accessing healthcare and other public services. In many cases, they may be unfamiliar with the way these services are organised. In 2017, NHS charges for overseas visitors were extended to include some community care for refused asylum seekers. There is growing concern that this will increase access difficulties.
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust – Back To Basics local community event
We are delighted to tell you about our upcoming free local community ‘Back to Basics’ event, at Harraby Community Campus, Carlisle, on Thursday 24 November. This will be an opportunity for us to engage with you in a fun and interactive environment about the services that we provide, and hear your feedback and experiences of using North West Ambulance Service.
This event is free and there will be food and refreshments available with no cost. Please see attached the invitation, with more details.
You can book for the event here
Reducing Family Conflict Training
Arguing is a normal part of family life, but sometimes arguments happen too often and are not always positively worked out. When there is conflict in a family, whoever it is between, it is often the children that are most affected.
Family Matters Cumbria is raising awareness of family conflict and offering training, resources, and signposting to those working with or have regular contact with children and families.
Next Level 2 – Low Level Intervention sessions are on 3, 7 & 8 November. See attached for more information.
Inter Faith Week events
Inter Faith Week is 13 – 20 November 2022. Details of local events can be found in the attached PDFs.
Retired RC Priest IF Week 2022 event
SLEDP IFWk 2022 athome event
SLEDP IFWk 2022 QT event
‘Adapting Together: How can we all play a part in climate action?’
A symposium focussing on design for equitable climate action. Tuesday 22 November 2022, 10am – 1pm, Lancaster House Hotel, Lancaster.
Climate change affects everyone but not everyone is able to take effective action against the climate crisis. With systemic change slow, and the public encouraged to shoulder individual responsibility, the majority are faced with an unrealistic burden. How can design create accessible opportunities to engage with the climate crisis? How can design work for the benefit of both our community and climate?
This symposium explores pathways to equitable climate action through design-led research, community and environmental projects, across four themes of repair, adapt, collaborate and transition.
#BeMoreDigital Fundraising Day 2022
15 November 2022
For charity professionals and fundraisers in particular, the cost-of-living crisis adds questions and concerns to what is already a challenging fundraising arena.
But we’re the charity sector. We’re resilient, responsive, and thrive in the face of adversity.
To help support the sector, Charity Digital are bringing back their #BeMoreDigital Fundraising Day for a 3rd year. The event is free for all charities to attend, will be held online, and will focus on new ideas and technologies to help overcome their digital fundraising challenges of 2022, and build the skills needed to maximise your fundraising potential.
Find out more and register here
Atos ANTZ New Beginnings Programme 2022 – Supporting Communities
ANTZ is business led and community driven with over 400 organisations in its Network across 26 regions in the UK. Our purpose is to reduce costs to society and change people’s lives.
We are delighted that through the support of one of our partners we will be delivering a series of fully funded online workshops that will be accessible, free of charge, to organisations and people in the community.
The New Beginnings programme offers support to those who have been adversely affected by the pandemic, through unemployment, job insecurity or mental health problems and provides practical advice and support to help people get their lives back on track after the unexpected disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Next workshop: New Beginnings Health and Wellbeing Online Workshop – Tuesday 08 November ’22 (between 11:00-13:00)
Find out more about ANTZ here, which will tell you about our organisation and the work that we do across the UK.
NAVCA Thinking Space Conference, 17 November 2022
The NAVCA Annual Conference and AGM is designed to be a Thinking Space – a space for our members to network, hear from keynote speakers and attend workshop sessions. This year’s theme is ‘Tackling poverty locally’.
With the cost of living crisis impacting increasing numbers of people in the communities that our members work with, our conference aims to create a space where we can learn about this issue from different perspectives. From the ways in which poverty affects health, to the disproportionate impact of poverty on marginalised communities, we will explore different issues through facilitated workshop sessions and keynote speeches
Multi Agency Response to Flooding
A full day training and tabletop exercise event for Category 1 & 2 responders, elected members, voluntary agencies and community groups who respond at the tactical and operational levels in the acute phase of a flooding incident in Cumbria. No charge for attendance. A buffet lunch is courtesy of Cumbria Local Resilience Forum.
To increase knowledge of the Forecasting, Warning/Informing and Pre-Planning for flooding
To increase the awareness of the planned flood response arrangements for Cumbria (multi agency & community) and the specific issues rapid onset flooding raises
To enhance relationships between local responders at all levels in responding to flooding events in Cumbria.
Wednesday 2 November 2022 – Workington
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
Procurement bill aims to address ‘key barrier’ for charity bidders
Proposed government procurement legislation will tackle “key barriers” faced by charities bidding for contracts, the Cabinet Office has said.
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Charities and Volunteering met recently to discuss the barriers charities and social enterprises face when accessing procurement opportunities and how the procurement bill could address these.
Should charities stay on Elon Musk’s Twitter?
Charity Digital take a look at how the platform is changing and what this could mean for charities.
Legacy income boost expected as probate service hires 100 staff to tackle backlog
The HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) has revealed that it is recruiting hundreds of staff to help clear the backlog at the probate service.
HMCTS announced last week that it is recruiting people “on an extensive basis” between now and March 2023 as well as upskilling and training current staff.
How to make Christmas cards
Charity Digital explores the various ways that charities can raise funds and spirits by designing, creating, and selling fantastic Christmas cards.
Latest News from Cumbria County Council
You can view Cumbria County Council’s newsletter from 18 November here, including:
- Resurfacing works scheduled for London Road in Carlisle
- Cumbria County Council’s Local Committee for Carlisle grants over £100,000 to support local groups
- Great day had by all at Cumbria Archives’ 60th anniversary event
£2.2bn drop in charity sector income forecast after autumn statement
The UK charity sector’s income will decline by £2.2bn in real terms by the end of 2023-24, a snap analysis following the recent autumn statement has forecast.
Pro Bono Economics estimates that charity income will rise by around £1bn in cash terms during 2023-24, but if costs rise in line with broader inflation then the real value of that income for the charity sector will decline by £2.2bn.
Commission to clarify trustees’ investment guidance after High Court ruling
The Charity Commission has confirmed that it will reword its investment guidance for trustees in light of a recent High Court ruling.
The regulator shared an update on its plans to redesign CC14 guidance, with a redrafted version now expected to be published by next summer.
New minister pledges to ‘monitor rising pressures’ for charities
Recently-appointed minister for civil society, Stuart Andrew, has told charities that he is “committed to listening” to their views and will monitor their rising costs in his maiden speech to the sector.
Speaking at the Association of Charitable Foundations (ACF) Conference recently, Andrew said he was aware that trusts and foundations “are seeing increased demand, and organisations – from small to large – are facing higher energy prices”.
‘Power imbalance’ in sector funding model, say new charities
Two newly registered charities have identified an imbalance of power in the way charities are funded.
Speaking on a panel at this month’s Spotlight, the annual charity conference hosted by law firm Bates Wells, Mission 44 and the Black Equity Organisation (BEO) said some grantmakers are starting to introduce more equality into their funding process.
How charities can learn from each other in the cost-of-living crisis
Find out how charities are reacting to the cost-of-giving crisis and how they can learn from each other to inspire innovation.
Faith charities report facing additional barriers to grant funding
Faith charities have reported finding it harder to obtain grants than other organisations due to the nature of their work.
Christian Aid reported experiencing “cautious concern” when seeking funds, notably from the private sector.
Charity boards told to avoid ‘tokenism’ when including working class people
Boards wanting to recruit working class trustees and those with lived experience must avoid “tokenism”, delegates at Getting on Board’s events heard this month.
Speakers discussed the barriers working class people face to trusteeship, such as being unaware of opportunities or lacking spare time to offer their services.
Cost of Living Charity Hub
The Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) has gathered a wide range of experts to provide the resources you need to navigate the cost-of-living crisis and help your communities. From governance and planning to cutting costs and attracting new funding, we can help you gain insight and plan for uncertainty.
Visit the Charity Resource Hub
How to put storytelling at the heart of fundraising
Charity Digital looks at how charities can use skills to tell stories, generate empathy, promote their mission, demonstrate impact, and, ultimately, improve fundraising.
Latest News from Cumbria County Council
You can view Cumbria County Council’s newsletter from 11 November here, including:
- Council Leader reacts to Cumbria Park Hotel asylum news
- Have you been affected by recent floods in Borrowdale?
- Warm Spots set to open across Cumbria this winter
How to talk to funders about the cost-of-living crisis
As every charity knows all too well, it’s getting ever-harder to meet the soaring demand created by the cost-of-living crisis. As costs rise and high inflation erodes the value of reserves and pre-pledged grants and donations, charities nationwide are being forced into impossible choices.
In this context, we should all be regularly talking to our existing funders and donors. People who already support your work are the ones most likely to carry on supporting you, so keeping them well informed and feeling valued is crucial. NPC (New Philanthropy Capital) have been advising philanthropists on how to confront the cost-of-living crisis, and they want to help charities talk to their funders about the impacts of rising costs on their work.
A complete guide to volunteer management
Charity Digital explores volunteer management systems, explains how to use them efficiently and effectively for service delivery, fundraising, and much more, and looks at some of the best systems currently on the market.
The Salvation Army, Barrow – New Facebook page
The Salvation Army in Barrow’s facebook page got removed from facebook 3 weeks ago – we don’t know why and we can’t get it back. So we have had to start a new one. We have lost 1200 followers at a time we are communicating about Christmas, Warm Spaces, etc.
Please can you like, follow, share and generally spread the word about Barrow Salvation Army’s new facebook page
Sported launches Cost-of-Living campaign
Sported, the UK’s largest network of community groups, has launched the Keep the Doors Open campaign, to raise awareness of the threat which the cost-of-living crisis poses to community sports organisations – and the young people they support.
How to overcome recruitment challenges
Bump up those recruitment statistics with some tips and tricks from Charity Digital.
Local Government Reorganisation – Stakeholder newsletter
Latest Update – New Councils agree Council Plans, Key Offices agreed. Click here to find out more.
Keep up to date on developments on the LGR website.
CAF opens £3m fund for small charities focused on social equity
The Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) has set up a £3m fund for small charities working to improve social equity in their communities.
Around 120 charities will receive grants between £5,000 and £50,000, with an average grant of £25,000.
Podcast: Climate change and the charity sector
In this podcast, the Charity Digital team explore the relationship between climate change and the charity sector and how charities can get involved in the fight.
Latest news & updates from The National Lottery Community Fund
The latest newsletter from The National Lottery Community Fund has articles including:
- Putting Communities First – our strategy renewal process
- Charities and Community Groups celebrate £65 million National Lottery boost over the Summer
- National Lottery Open Week
Sector welcomes Stuart Andrew as charities minister
Stuart Andrew MP has been appointed as the new charities minister, according to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).
Andrew was appointed parliamentary under secretary of state at DCMS and minister for equalities at the Department for International Trade on 27 October 2022.
Cancer Care Map
Cancer Care Map is a helpful online resource for anyone looking for information or support affected by cancer. It’s an easy to use website for patients, carers, family members, health professionals, community based roles or anyone working in health and wellbeing. A simple search by postcode will list services and support near you.
You can also add to the site by contacting the team through the website if there are any services or support missing you’re aware of in your area and sites are regularly reviewed so information is up to date as much as possible.
Cost-of-living crisis: how to tackle digital exclusion
Digital exclusion is on the rise, but what can charities do about it?
Podcast: The Status of Fundraising in the UK 2022
Listen to find out the fundraising trends that matter in 2022 and how charities are adapting to them moving forwards.
Latest News from Cumbria County Council
You can view Cumbria County Council’s newsletter from 4 November here, including:
- New community hub now open in Millom
- Council leader reacts to planned local BBC cuts
- County Council provides financial support to more than 35,000 people as cost-of-living crisis bites
Become Green Together: the programme helping charities in Cumbria tackle the climate emergency
All voluntary and community organisations in Cumbria are invited to apply for the next round of Become Green Together, a support and training opportunity to become environmentally sustainable and reduce your carbon footprint.
Going Green Together is also pleased to announce new bursaries to cover the cost of training. Applications close on the 30th November.
Why charities need to lead on climate change
Charity Digital looks at why charities need to take the lead on facing the defining crisis of our time.
NCVO appoints directors to slimmed-down leadership team
Woosh Raza and Saskia Konynenburg have been appointed to two director roles at NCVO.
These two appointments complete the recruitment to the six-strong leadership team, which has reduced from nine.
How to harness the power of video marketing
A step-by-step guide to show charities how to use video marketing.
Change of civil society minister as Lord Kamall leaves post
Lord Kamall is no longer minister for civil society, though DCMS has yet to confirm who will take over the brief.
It was only in September that Lord Kamall was appointed minister for civil society, after Nigel Huddleston was moved from his role after less than a year in the post, as part of Liz Truss’ reshuffle.
What is the cost-of-giving crisis?
What is the cost-of-giving crisis and what does it mean for charities?
The Fabulous Bryce Street Ukulele Showband (& Dog)
Looking for an entertainment or fundraiser event? Letting you know that the Showband is back on the road again for entertainment and/or talks. You can find out more on the website here
Available at short notice (especially if you need someone for a Wednesday afternoon or evening). Call or email to book a performance or fundraiser event. Free to Charities.
Call MG “Hank” Marvin on 01539 741582, or email burneside74@gmail.com
Trustee payment laws change as Charities Act implementation begins
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) has started implementing law changes as part of the Charities Act 2022, including different rules for paying trustees.
After gaining royal assent in February, the first set of changes from the Act came into force recently, with more to follow in 2023.
Latest News from Cumbria County Council
You can view Cumbria County Council’s newsletter from 28 October here, including:
- What’s all the commode-tion in Keswick Library?
- Public invited to celebrate Cumbria Archives’ 60th anniversary with free events and activities
- ‘Childhood’ film launched in Cumbria to raise awareness of need for foster carers
Almost 90% of food bank charities worried they cannot meet increased demand
Close to nine out of 10 food banks, 89%, surveyed by FareShare are worried they cannot meet the extra demand for food parcels this winter.
In a survey of the community groups and food banks the charity supplies food to, almost 80% of respondents said they had experienced a higher demand for services. Around three in 10 said demand had more than doubled.
Charity leaders call on Hunt to act as sector ‘cannot replace government funding’
Some 29 charity sector leaders have written a joint letter to the chancellor, calling on him to implement a series of measures to tackle the cost-of-living crisis.
The signatories urged Jeremy Hunt to act in four areas: benefits, public services, international development spend and energy bills.
New vaccine marketing campaign urges millions to boost their immunity this winter
A new country-wide marketing campaign urging millions of eligible people to get their flu and COVID-19 booster vaccines to top up their immunity launched on 24 October, as almost 10 million people in England have already received their boosters.
Adverts will air across television, radio, social and digital media, stressing the importance of people getting both vaccines to increase their protection this winter. Targeted communications for individuals with long term health conditions, pregnant women and ethnic minority communities, with a particular focus on those with low vaccine confidence, will also appear, and will include examples of where vaccine uptake rates have been low in the past.
Communications support and stakeholder pack
How to make recruitment disability-inclusive
You want to attract brilliant candidates to your charity. Yet common recruitment practices put up barriers that stop all kinds of talented people from learning about, considering, or applying to join your team.
Hot Dog discount in Carlisle
One of Spiral’s previous volunteers has opened a hot dog stall in the market hall, Carlisle. Spiral provided them with training through CYA’s module online training to support them to do this. They are giving volunteers a 10% discount.
Check out Apollos Dogs on Instagram
Where next for the Shared Prosperity Fund?
‘There is a broad consensus that for decades Westminster has not treated the social and economic inequalities that exist across the country with the urgency required. Despite the fanfare that ‘levelling up’ has generated, it had not been matched with action’.
In this article from IPPR, the Progressive Policy Think Tank, Jack Shaw looks at why previous attempts to tackle regional inequalities has failed and what could happen next.
Government outlines plans to help cut energy bills for businesses
Support for organisations facing rising energy bills has been unveiled by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).
The scheme, aimed at helping to protect non-domestic energy customers, including charities, will cover energy use for six months from 1st October 2022 to 31st March 2023.
How to build trust on social media
Charity Digital looks at how charities can use their social media presence to inspire public trust.
Charity sector calls on Rishi Sunak to bring ‘stability’ as UK faces ‘deep inequalities’
Sunak is the third prime minister this year, as Liz Truss resigned after only 45 days in post. Boris Johnson resigned in July. Sunak said the UK faces “profound” economic challenges and added that he will work day in, day out to “deliver for the British people”.
Charities criticised Westminster “chaos” after Truss’ resignation, and on news of Sunak’s win called on him to stabilise government.
Online Shop Now Live for Art Prints of Barrow
Residents, visitors and Barrovian ex-pats can buy their own piece of Barrow to adorn the walls of their home or office from a newly-launched online shop from BarrowFull, one of the town’s successful and award-winning arts organisations.
The prints have been created by artist Kim Hubball, who has created a contemporary illustration for each of the town’s wards, bringing the town to life through colour.
Find out more in the attached press release
J.P. Morgan’s Force for Good programme is back to help charities in 2023
The 2023 Force for Good programme from J.P. Morgan is back and ready to help charities leverage tech to accelerate their mission.
Sector body welcomes ‘clearer’ HMRC guidance on Gift Aid claims
The Charity Tax Group (CTG) has welcomed changes to guidance on Gift Aid following “extensive consultation” between its representatives and HMRC officials.
HMRC updated its guidance on waived refunds and loan repayments to clarify the requirements for each to be considered a qualifying donation for Gift Aid relief.
How to talk about fundraising in a cost-of-giving crisis
The cost-of-living crisis is inescapable for most of us. But for charities it’s also leading to a cost-of-giving crisis. How can you ask for donations when people are struggling to make ends meet?
How to use case studies to increase donations
Sharing stories from the people you support will help you to attract new funders and supporters.
Latest News from Cumbria County Council
You can view Cumbria County Council’s newsletter from 21 October here, including:
- Organisations come together to reconnect around flood and coastal risk and resilience in Cumbria
- Specialist School in Carlisle nearing completion
- Earnse Bay Outdoor Centre – question and answer session this Thursday
Charity workers’ skills overlooked in government data, says think tank
HMRC should change how it collects data on employees, so the skills within the charity sector are not overlooked, according to sector think tank NPC.
In response to an HMRC consultation on improving the data it collects, NPC said civil society organisations were “largely invisible” in its current figures.
Volunteers increasingly asked to ‘pick up mantle’ of government, says NCVO
Volunteers are increasingly being asked to “pick up the mantle of the state”, the chief executive officer of NCVO has said.
Sarah Vibert said at an event recently that more volunteers are claiming expenses due to the cost-of-living crisis. Speaking on the first day of the Association of Volunteer Managers (AVM) Conference 2022, Vibert said the crisis was making it more difficult for charities to recruit volunteers.
Podcast: Online giving: how charities can effectively manage data
The podcast covers key topics such as how to communicate with different demographics, the art of donor retention, and the role of third-party fundraising platforms.
Surveys, Research, Feedback and Reports
More guidance for top earners ‘could generate £1.4bn extra’ for charities
The top 1% of earners in the UK could generate an extra £1.4bn a year for charities, according to new research which recommends more financial guidance for philanthropists.
Currently, philanthropy in the UK is worth close to £20bn annually, though the Law Family Commission on Civil Society report, carried out by Pro Bono Economics, states there is an opportunity to grow this.
Charities concentrated in affluent south of England, report finds
There are more third sector organisations (TSOs) per person in the more affluent southern regions of England than elsewhere, according to a new report.
According to the Third Sector Trends 2022 report, there are about 4.4 charities (with an income of less than £25m) per 1,000 people living in London, compared to 3.4 across England and Wales overall.
Funding Experience Survey
Through the Funding Experience Survey, more than 1,200 charities shared what they feel are open and trusting grant-making practices – and why they matter.
In sharing their practical ideas, charities showed huge empathy for the constraints and challenges that funders face. You can read the results, including 10 key actions for funders, on IVAR’s website.
Connecting Locally: local voluntary and community infrastructure in England
A report from independent research by the Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research at Sheffield Hallam University for NAVCA on local infrastructure was published this month. It demonstrates the importance and value of local infrastructure using the lens of the Four Functions of Infrastructure: leadership and advocacy, partnership and collaboration, capacity building and volunteering.
The research paves the way for strategic conversations between local infrastructure, local government, local and national partner organisations, independent funders and policymakers around the role and organisation of infrastructure, and future secure funding for the sector.
CoREN South Cumbria research funding
The CoREN (Community Research and Engagement Network) would like to send out news about a funding call for up to £350k which has just been released by the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) around Social Care – more details can be found here
Whilst the funding bid needs to be led by a university, local authority, NHS body or other provider of social care services in England, it also needs to demonstrate “strong involvements and collaborations with organisations that are responsible for delivering social care services e.g local authorities and third sector organisations and charities, where appropriate”.
Read more about how CoREN can help you with your ideas
46% of fundraisers plan job switch within two years, report finds
A study of fundraising professionals has found that 46% intend to leave their current employer within the next two years.
Some 9% of respondents to the report, What Makes Fundraisers Tick?, planned to leave the field of fundraising and development altogether within the next two years.
National Lottery Heritage Fund publish EDI research
The National Lottery Heritage Fund have published the second phase of their EDI research, providing valuable insight on how organisations view and define heritage, their support needs and expectations on National Lottery as a funder. Findings from the report will help share their new 10-year strategy development.
Read the research report here: Understanding how we can be a more inclusive and equitable funder
State of the Social Sector Survey
This is a moment of rapid change for the sector, as the cost of living bites and energy prices rise. Government needs to understand what charities, community groups and voluntary organisations are experiencing right now.
Backed by all the major membership bodies, and carried out by the independent experts at Pro Bono Economics and Nottingham Trent University’s National VCSE Data and Insights Observatory, this State of the Social Sector survey is essential to understanding the challenges faced by organisations right now, and the scale of support that’s needed. Complete the survey to make sure government takes account of your organisation’s situation as it reviews which sectors will keep getting help with their energy bills in the new year.
Share your views on the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Strategy
The North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB) have been developing a draft Integrated Care Strategy for the region which starts to set out the ambitions and goals to improve the health of our communities, as well as how to make these ambitions a reality for the people in our region.
The Integrated Care Partnership (ICP) – a committee of the ICB that includes the 13 local authorities in the North East and North Cumbria and partners from the voluntary, community, social enterprise sector – is responsible for setting the priorities for the health system through the development of an Integrated Care Strategy. Sam Allen, Chief Executive of the NENC ICB, has shared a very early draft of this strategy and is seeking feedback from stakeholders, including representatives from VCSE organisations, to develop this further. More background about the ICP and this strategy development, the draft document and online survey for feedback can be found here on the ICS website. Views are being sought until November 25th.
Is the four-day week the answer to burnout?
The world’s largest ever four-day week working trial has reached its midpoint. What are the findings so far? And what could they mean for charities?
Volunteer recruitment a growing concern for small charities, research suggests
Small local charities are increasingly concerned about volunteer recruitment, according to newly published research.
The NAVCA-commissioned research, based on a survey and interviews with local infrastructure bodies, reported that recruiting and managing staff and volunteers had become bigger issues for small charities over the past year.
4,000 social enterprises to close this winter due to financial pressures, report warns
As many as 4,000 social enterprises are likely to stop operating this winter due to huge financial pressures, new research has revealed.
Social Enterprise UK’s (SEUK) quarterly Social Enterprise Barometer report found that social enterprises across the UK are increasingly faced with high operating costs as a result of the cost-of-living crisis.
Exploring the key issues facing girls and young women today
Girlguiding’s Girls’ Attitudes Survey 2022 asks girls and young women how they feel about their everyday lives and today’s pressures.
Targeted regulation for philanthropic funders urged in cross party report
A lack of targeted guidance for philanthropy funders and social investors is holding back social impact growth, a new report has warned.
In a report published recently, the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Philanthropy and Social Investment urged the government to implement a series of recommendations to unleash greater giving and social investment.
Decline in fundraising jobs requiring a degree, research suggests
#NonGraduatesWelcome, a group that campaigns for charities to remove degree level education as a job requirement, has reported a decline in organisations listing it for fundraising roles.
In October 2019, the campaign group surveyed every job posted on Fundraising Chat, a Facebook group with a free jobs board, to see how many required a degree.
Charities’ legacy income expected to reach £4bn despite cost-of-living crisis
Legacy income is expected to reach a record £4bn this year despite the challenging economic climate, according to a new report by Legacy Foresight.
The report, Legacy Market Briefing 2022, showed that legacy income is on track to increase by 14% by the end of the year compared with 2021.
The Status of UK Fundraising 2022
Charity Digital explores the 2022 findings of the Status of UK Fundraising report from Blackbaud, looking at fundraising trends in the charity sector.
One-off donations drop due to cost-of-living crisis, research suggests
Almost one in 10 people are holding back from one-off donations, due to increasing living costs, new research suggests.
Charities Aid Foundation’s (CAF) UK Giving research suggests the strain on household budgets continues to affect charity donations, with 9% of people choosing not to make a one-off donation last month as a direct response to the rising cost of living.
Health and Care Reform Timeline by the Local Government Association (LGA)
Local government and the NHS are engaged in an extensive agenda of health and care reforms. The LGA has commissioned a digital version of the timeline of policy reforms, split by theme, that sets out the major pillars of reform with key deliverables. The Department of Health and Social Care, Care Quality Commission and Health Education England, amongst others, have helped produce this timeline.
The LGA would like to invite your feedback on this tool; how useful it is in local forward planning; how helpfully it is laid out; and whether the level of detail is right. Please send feedback to integration@local.gov.uk.
Encouraging employees to volunteer could unlock £17bn for charities, report suggests
Enabling employees to volunteer for an average of one hour a week could generate £17.3bn per annum for charities and community groups, according to research by Pilotlight.
Its report, Give your culture a workout, found that if UK employers had a strong “workout culture” – whereby staff are actively encouraged and supported to use their time and skills to support charities – businesses’ charitable giving could increase six-fold, from the current £2.7bn.
UK Civil Society Almanac
NCVO have published the UK Civil Society Almanac 2022, the latest available data on the voluntary sector’s finances and people.
The almanac provides a critical perspective on the voluntary sector finances, volunteers and workforce with key insights, trends and analysis.
This year’s publication is based around charity accounts for 2019/20 helping to understand how prepared charities were going into the pandemic, the initial impact of lockdown and the state of the sector going into the cost of living crisis.
Opportunity to get involved in research around mental health
Living Libraries are events focused on creating safe spaces for conversation. They involve Living ‘Books’ sharing important parts of their life story in short conversations with ‘Readers’. These events have often focused on helping people share challenging aspects of their lives, including experiences of prejudice and discrimination.
We are a team of researchers, experts by experience, and clinicians at Lancaster University who have explored how this approach could be used to help people share their mental health experiences. From 2021 to 2022, we met regularly with a group of mental health service users, professionals, and third sector staff to co-design a Living Library focused on mental health. We also spoke to experts in this approach and looked at research on Living Libraries from around the world.
This helped us to create a theory for why this kind of event may work, and co-design a guide for how to run a Library of Lived Experience for Mental Health. We are now looking for groups and organisations who would like to collaborate with us in running a Living Library as part of our ongoing research into how this approach can be applied in mental health. Please contact Paul Marshall at Lancaster University directly – p.marshall4@lancaster.ac.uk
Opportunity to get involved in research – Infant feeding
A new group has formed looking at the potential for some local (Lancashire) based infant feeding research. We are now exploring what research priorities / questions there are and who would like to be involved with the group.
There are currently a range of people involved including mothers, Public Advisors, health visitors, infant feeding specialists, PhD students, academics and members of The Institute of Health Visiting, Families and Babies (FAB), Lancashire County Council, HCRG Care Group and ARC NWC.
The group are currently looking at collating information on what is already happening at a Lancashire level, including funding opportunities to link into, and research that is already happening. The group also want to explore existing groups that could be good to collaborate with, and also consider who else should be in attendance at the meeting including doctors (involved in the care of parents, infants and neonates), GPs, relevant Third Sector organisations, parents (particularly fathers) and Maternity Voices Partnership. Please contact Bethany Gill directly on b.gill2@lancaster.ac.uk
Quarter of donors giving less due to cost-of-living crisis, research suggests
One-in-four current charity donors, 26%, are giving less because of the cost-of-living crisis, according to Pro Bono Economics’ (PBE) analysis of YouGov statistics.
The new YouGov figures, based on a survey of 2,009 members of the public, show that most respondents think charities should be “lobbying the government” during the crisis.
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