News Articles
Four Steps to Improve Charity Finances during COVID-19
Across the country, charities are facing ongoing financial pressures due to the impact of COVID-19. With cash flow drying up but demand for services increasing, what can charities do to keep their finances afloat during the crisis? John O’Brien, CEO of Community Accounting (CA) Plus has come up with four steps charities can take to improve their financial health. With all the difficulties going…
Join the #NeverMoreNeeded campaign
A message from our Deputy CEO and Head of Development Jules Sebelin A new campaign has been launched to help the public understand the vital role charities are playing in responding to the pandemic. The #NeverMoreNeeded campaign has been set up to make sure charities’ voices are heard and raise awareness of the essential work they are doing to help the country come through the crisis and recover…
Flexible Funding amid COVID-19
Funding is a challenging issue for all charities and community groups. Many emergency funding sources have been announced in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. But, before you leap in, what might you need to consider? NCVS asked Mick McGrath, Chair of East Midlands Funding Forum (EMFF) how to be resourceful at this time. What conversations can you be having with funders and…
Charity Commission warns of fraudsters impersonating staff
The Charity Commission has issued a warning to charities that there are fraudsters targeting the sector. The regulator says it has received several recent reports from charities which have been targeted by fraudsters who are impersonating members of staff and are attempting to change employees' bank details. In all cases, the requests were made via email. The commission is therefore advising…
Lloyds Bank Foundation announces new grants process
Lloyds Bank Foundation England & Wales (LBFEW) has announced its new grant scheme. As part of the Foundation's commitment to provide outstanding customer service, you can now apply for support at any time, rather than applying within specific deadlines. The budget is split equally across the year, so you should stand the same chance of obtaining support whatever time of year you…
Keiren wins Sports Personality Unsung Hero Award
Congratulations to Nottingham's Keiren Thompson who received the Unsung Hero Award at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards on Sunday (15 December). Keiren runs the local community project Helping Kids Achieve in Bulwell, alongside a dedicated team. The 31-year old was inspired to set up the group and make a change in the city after being hospitalised as a teenager following an attack.…
Winter support and shelter for the homeless in Nottingham
Extra support measures for the homeless in cold weather have been implemented in Nottingham, to provide enough shelter for anyone sleeping on the street as the temperatures drop.Every year, the council leads a multi-agency group, including Framework, Emmanuel House, hostels and local churches, to develop a cold weather plan which aims to prevent and respond to rough sleeping, as well as reducing…
A Message from Jane Todd
I have now celebrated my first year with NCVS as Consultant Chief Executive and wanted to take this opportunity to share an update with you about what we've achieved over the past year, and look towards our future. Introduction It’s been a year of strategic reflection and positive growth for Nottingham Community and Voluntary Service (NCVS) against an on-going backdrop of statutory sector…
