Hundreds of students to take youth work qualifications after new government...
Hundreds of students will be able to pursue careers as youth workers through a new £500,000 bursary fund, Minister for Civil Society Baroness Barran announced today.
View ArticleGrants awarded from £1.6m partnership between government and Co-op Foundation
Projects awarded share of £1.6m Space to Connect fund.
View ArticleNew fund for frontline organisations tackling loneliness
A new £2 million fund is being launched to help organisations at the frontline of tackling loneliness across the country, Minister for Civil Society Baroness Barran announced today.
View ArticleNew digital portal to strengthen safeguarding guidance for charities
The Government has launched a new online portal today that will strengthen its support to charities handling safeguarding concerns or allegations.
View ArticleYouth projects to benefit from £7 million government investment
Youth projects across the country will receive a share of a £7 million investment as part of the Government’s commitment to level up opportunities for young people.
View ArticleDCMS ministerial team confirmed
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has welcomed a number of new and returning ministers, following appointments made by Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
View ArticlePlans for major expansion of dormant assets scheme to benefit good causes
The dormant assets scheme could be expanded to include a range of financial assets, in a move which could unlock hundreds of millions of pounds for good causes across the UK.
View ArticleGovernment launches plan to tackle loneliness during coronavirus lockdown
The Government has launched a major effort to tackle loneliness and social isolation during the coronavirus outbreak and period of social distancing.
View ArticleGovernment unlocks £150 million from dormant accounts for coronavirus response
Culture Secretary accelerates release of funding in further boost for charities and social enterprises across the country
View ArticleCharities encouraged to bid for £15 million Tampon Tax Fund
Organisations supporting women and girls are today invited to apply for a share of £15 million from the Tampon Tax Fund
View ArticleWinners of the 2020 Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service announced
A total of 230 organisations from across the UK have been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service this year.
View ArticleLoneliness Minister: Write letters to people isolating at home
Public urged to reach out to vulnerable groups this Loneliness Awareness Week.
View ArticleNew online tool to involve young people in policy making
‘Involved’ Instagram page will use polls and stories to hear views of 13 to 25-year-olds
View ArticleGovernment invests £85m to double coronavirus charity fundraising
Funds raised from today will be matched pound-for-pound
View ArticleComic Relief, Greggs Foundation and Global's Make Some Noise to benefit from...
19 philanthropists, charitable funders and foundations to receive share of £85 million from government – generating £170 million for charities’ vital work
View ArticleThousands of women and girls to benefit from £15m Tampon Tax Fund
Ovarian Cancer Action, Beat, and Women in Prison among those receiving grants over £1m.
View ArticleCommunity groups tackling loneliness to benefit from £4m fund
Local Connections Fund will be open to charities and interest groups that reduce social isolation.
View ArticleGovernment announces £7.5 million funding to tackle loneliness during winter
Funding will help provide immediate and targeted relief to those most at risk of loneliness during the coronavirus pandemic
View ArticleUK Government announces major boost to coronavirus recovery through expansion...
Expansion will help unlock over £800 million for communities across the UK
View ArticleGovernment announces easing of coronavirus restrictions for charity fundraising
Public fundraising will be permitted to return from Monday 12 April, as part of the next phase of the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown.
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