COVID-19 News & Support Resources

In support of our community, we will keep this section up-to-date with all news, guidance and advice pertinent to our sector concerning the Coronavirus.  Below we will keep all the latest news, updates and resources.

Voluntary Sector COVID-19 Response Survey

Find out how the sector was impacted over the first 3 months of the crisis.  Download the survey results

We are shortly going to release an updated survey to look at what you think the longer-term impact of COVID will be on your organisation.


Guidance

Zoom (Online Video Meeting) User Guides

Published by: Zoom

Areas Supported: Service Delivery, Staffing

Benefiting Groups: Everyone

This quick start guide walks you through getting started with your new Zoom account, including essential steps like scheduling your first meeting, downloading the Zoom client, and updating your Zoom... Read more...

Last Updated: Thursday, 30 July, 2020 - 12:52

Guidance

Scams advise during coronavirus outbreak

Published by: National Trading Standards

Areas Supported: Service Users

Benefiting Groups: Everyone

These just some of the scams we are aware of, but please note that criminals come in all shapes and sizes and can contact you at the door, by phone, post or online. Download the awareness letter Read more...

Last Updated: Thursday, 23 July, 2020 - 13:00

News

Getting the most vulnerable online during the COVID-19 crisis

Published by: Future.Now

Areas Supported: Service Users

Benefiting Groups: Physical Disabilities, Mental Health Issues, Health Issues

FutureDotNow are coordinating industry action through a new initiative, DevicesDotNow, targeting the 1.9 million households who don’t have access to the internet and are digitally excluded as we... Read more...

Last Updated: Thursday, 23 July, 2020 - 12:57

News

Local Facbook COVID-19 Support Groups

Published by: CVS Cheshire East

Areas Supported: Volunteering, Service Delivery, Service Users

Benefiting Groups: Everyone

Alsager Coronavirus Support BRAG Bollington Resilience Action Group Congleton Coronavirus (COVID-19) Community Support Group Haslington Volunteer Group - COVID-19 Support (Haslington, Crewe,... Read more...

Last Updated: Thursday, 23 July, 2020 - 12:38

Guidance

Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for the charity sector

Published by: UK Goverment

Areas Supported: Governance, Property/Buildings, Service Delivery

Benefiting Groups: Everyone

Guidance to help with running your charity during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Read more...

Last Updated: Thursday, 23 July, 2020 - 12:19

Guidance

Coronavirus (COVID-19): advice for employers and employees

Published by: ACAS

Areas Supported: Governance, Staffing, Finance/Funding

Benefiting Groups: Everyone

HR advice for employers and employees Read more...

Last Updated: Thursday, 23 July, 2020 - 12:13

Guidance

Cheshire East Council Covid-19 Information Hub

Published by: Cheshire East Council

Areas Supported: Governance, Property/Buildings, Service Delivery

Benefiting Groups: Everyone

Cheshire East Council Covid-19 Information Hub https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/council_and_democracy/council_informatio... Read more...

Last Updated: Thursday, 23 July, 2020 - 12:04

Guidance

NCVO Guidance for your organisation

Published by: NCVO

Areas Supported: Governance, Property/Buildings, Service Delivery

Benefiting Groups: Everyone

NCVO guidance and resources to support charities, voluntary organisations and volunteers during the covid-19 pandemic. If you have any specific questions related to covid-19 please email NCVO at ... Read more...

Last Updated: Thursday, 23 July, 2020 - 11:47

Guidance

Coronavirus guidance for clinicians and NHS managers

Published by: NHS

Areas Supported: Service Delivery, Staffing

Benefiting Groups: Everyone

Coronavirus guidance for clinicians and NHS managers https://www.england.nhs.uk/coronavirus/ Read more...

Last Updated: Thursday, 23 July, 2020 - 11:37

Guidance

How can charities best support their staff working from home?

Published by: NCVO

Areas Supported: Service Delivery, Staffing

Benefiting Groups: Everyone

Since the UK government advised that employees work from home to contain the spread of COVID-19, millions of workers have gone remote. That means a whole host of employees who has never worked from... Read more...

Last Updated: Wednesday, 22 July, 2020 - 15:12

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