The National Lottery Community Fund Strategy 2023 – 2030
The National Lottery Community Fund Strategy 2023 – 2030 It starts with communitySocial connections and community activities are at the heart of creating healthier, happier lives and a flourishing society. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund supports amazing community-led projects. And why we’re looking to make a bigger difference in the years ahead, by […]
Safer streets survey
Safer Streets survey How safe do you feel on Swindon’s Streets? What are the biggest issues affecting you? We want to hear from specific community groups in Swindon and find out if there are any issues that impact on them. This could be any ‘community’ group or any other group in which you […]
Final Price of Purpose
Final Price of Purpose-Pay gaps in the charity sector New report from Pro Bono Econcomics – there is already a large gap between pay in charities and the rest of the economy. This new research demonstrates the scale of that pay gap by making use of the largest household survey in the UK. read the […]
Third Sector Trends Study 2022-23
Third Sector Trends Study 2022-23 The Community Foundation and St Chad’s College are now collaborating with partners including: Power to Change, Barrow Cadbury Trust and Millfield House Foundation to undertake the Third Sector Trends Study survey in 2022-23. Read the report here
Better Co-ordination of Services for Veterans in Swindon survey
Better Co-ordination of Services for Veterans in Swindon survey Voluntary Action Swindon (VAS) is pleased to announce that it has received a second year of funding from the Veteran’s Foundation to continue employing our Veteran Support Navigator, Katie Linstead. VAS would like to hear from veterans who would like to volunteer to help Katie gather an […]
Way Forward Programme – Public Session
Way Forward Programme – Public Session The Great Western Hospital NHS Trust announced that it had secured nearly £32million in funding to progress an exciting urgent and emergency care development, which will see a new Emergency Department and Children’s Emergency Department, and co-located assessment areas alongside Same Day Emergency Care. They are holding an event […]
Swindon Armed Forces Day 2023
Swindon Armed Forces Day is back for 2023 – hold the date! The Swindon Armed Forces Day will be back in 2023 for the first time in 3 years, on Saturday 17th June at Faringdon Park in Swindon Town Centre. Following the cancellation of the Swindon Armed Forces Day in the last 3 years, due […]
January Charity Showcase
Every day during the month of January we will be showcasing a different charity and the great work they do across Swindon throughout the year. Check back each day this month to see which charity we are spotlighting next. You can share the great work each charity does on social media simply by sharing our […]
Charity Commission issues Cost of Living guidance for Trustees
Charity Commission issues Cost of Living guidance for Trustees The Charity Commission recognises that many charities are facing difficult circumstances resulting from rapidly increasing costs, from their own cash flow to the issues faced by their staff. Some charities are also experiencing increased demand, particularly charities providing services to people in need. The Charity Commission […]
Energy Bills Discount Scheme
Energy Bills Discount Scheme – Government Announcement (9 January 2023) The Government has announced a new Energy Bills Discount Scheme (EBDS) to run from 1 April 2023 for eligible non-domestic consumers in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. This replaces the current Energy Bill Relief Scheme for non-domestic customers, which comes to an end on 31 […]
