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

AGMs and other meetings: postponing or cancelling meetings

Published by: UK Goverment

Areas Supported: Governance

Benefiting Groups: Everyone

Coronavirus is having a major impact on charity events and the government’s health advice may lead to some charities having no choice but to decide to cancel or postpone their AGMs and other... Read more...

Last Updated: Wednesday, 22 July, 2020 - 15:10

Guidance

Holding meetings online or by telephone

Published by: UK Goverment

Areas Supported: Service Delivery, Staffing

Benefiting Groups: Everyone

In the current situation, it may be difficult to hold face-to-face meetings. Some charities have clauses in their governing documents that allow them to meet virtually or to use telephone facilities... Read more...

Last Updated: Wednesday, 22 July, 2020 - 15:07

Guidance

Reporting serious incidents to the Charity Commission during the coronavirus pandemic

Published by: UK Goverment

Areas Supported: Governance

Benefiting Groups: Everyone

Guidance for trustees on what matters may need to be reported as a serious incident during the coronavirus pandemic. Read more...

Last Updated: Wednesday, 22 July, 2020 - 15:03

Event

Thursday Thoughts at 3pm Webinars

Published by: CVS Cheshire East

Areas Supported: Governance, Property/Buildings, Service Delivery

Benefiting Groups: Everyone

Click here to register for the latest series of the Thursday Thoughts Webinars lead by CVS CEO Caroline Whitney It is an ever-changing landscape at the moment and we are all trying to keep up with... Read more...

Last Updated: Wednesday, 22 July, 2020 - 15:00

Guidance

Telephone Befriending volunteers – how to guide conversations and respond to mental health concerns

Published by: Together Co

Areas Supported: Volunteering

Benefiting Groups: Mental Health Issues

This is a useful website for volunteers who are new to a telephone befriending role and want to learn how to guide conversations and deal with sensitive issues and promote physical and mental health... Read more...

Last Updated: Wednesday, 22 July, 2020 - 14:52

Downloadable Resource

CVS produced downloadable volunteering resources

Published by: CVS Cheshire East

Areas Supported: Volunteering

Benefiting Groups: Everyone

CVS Community Response Volunteer - Travel Cover Letter Template [Word Doc] CVS COVID 19 Community Response Guidance [Word Doc] - Updated 2nd April 2020  Template Volunteer Registration Document [... Read more...

Last Updated: Wednesday, 22 July, 2020 - 14:47

Guidance

CVS Volunteer Guidance

Published by: CVS Cheshire East

Areas Supported: Volunteering

Benefiting Groups: Everyone

Find organisations in your area   Cheshire East Council, AGE UK Cheshire East and CVS Cheshire East have been working together to map existing organisations that are facilitating volunteer support... Read more...

Last Updated: Wednesday, 22 July, 2020 - 14:42

Guidance

Useful links for Volunteer Managers

Published by: CVS Cheshire East

Areas Supported: Volunteering

Benefiting Groups: Everyone

Furlonteer: Matching furloughed staff to charities needing volunteering support. https://www.furlonteer.com/ The Fore: Provides a platform to be matched up with ‘Skilled’ volunteers and request Pro-... Read more...

Last Updated: Wednesday, 22 July, 2020 - 14:40

Guidance

Video calls and mobile data - Guidance for volunteers

Published by: Migration Partnership

Areas Supported: Volunteering

Benefiting Groups: Everyone

As we all get used to new ways of working, video calls are the obvious solution. They’re fun accessible and immediate. They can really help people feel connected. However, we should also be aware... Read more...

Last Updated: Wednesday, 22 July, 2020 - 14:38

News

Free parking for NHS staff, care workers and volunteers

Published by: IPC

Areas Supported: Volunteering, Service Delivery, Staffing

Benefiting Groups: Everyone

The IPC is working together with many organisations, to provide a single place where all NHS staff and care workers can go to find locations where free parking is available. Read more...

Last Updated: Wednesday, 22 July, 2020 - 14:35

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