Let’s Talk Network Notes 14.9.22 10-11.30am Special Item- Minute silence as a mark of respect to both the late monarch Queen Elizabeth II and Kristina Jackson CEO Thurrock CVS Introductions Blended meeting with some members taking the option of face to face and others on Zoom Spotlight New Child weight management service BeeZee bodies- presentation … Continue reading ‘Let’s Talk’ Network meeting notes
2nd February 2022 12.30-2pm We were joined by 22 Attendees, which included members of the voluntary sector, charities and community groups in Thurrock. Spotlight Thurrock Association of Forums TAF is the coming together of active Forums in Thurrock. Kim Towlson Chair Community Forums are independent community groups which bring together local residents, councillors, voluntary groups, … Continue reading Updates from our latest ‘Let’s Talk’ Meeting
Did you know that the Highway Code has recently been updated? New rules are in place for all types of road users. Safer Essex Roads, have created this guide to eight of the key changes. View Full Guide
As the third sector has shifted to an increased digital approach due to Covid, along with more charities accepting online donations unfortunately this had led to the third sector becoming an increasingly bigger target for cyber criminals. The Cyber Security Breaches Survey revealed that in last year alone, 26% of charities experienced some form of cyber attack. … Continue reading Cyber Security & The Third Sector
Photo of Mrs Jennifer Tolhurst presenting the certificate to Roy Evans, Chair of BATIAS Trustees. On Tuesday 14th September BATIAS held their AGM which was attended by 30 clients and volunteers. Mrs Jennifer Tolhurst, Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Essex, attended to give a presentation of The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service certificate and crystal award … Continue reading BATIAS AGM and Queen’s Award of Voluntary Service presentation
With remote working set to continue, charities must make sure their staff feel a sense of workplace belonging, in this article Charity Digital explain their top tips. The world of work has changed. With many charities introducing hybrid working models – a combination of working from home and in the office – it’s more important than … Continue reading Hybrid working: how to promote belonging
Read the latest in Charity Governance for trustees NCVO's July 2021 Governance round-up View Here New research published by the Charity Commission shows that trust in charities is recovering to a six-year high. This is excellent news for the sector. The Charity Commission says trust remains fragile, and points to the pandemic as being the key … Continue reading NCVO Government Round-up
Victims, and potential victims, of adult sexual exploitation will be better protected thanks to a ground breaking study carried out by Thurrock Safeguarding Adults Board (TSAB) and The Child and Woman Abuse Studies Unit at London Metropolitan University (LMU). View Full info and report Sheila Coates MBE, Director SERICC (South Essex Rape and Incest Crisis … Continue reading Exploratory study of the scale and nature of sexual exploitation of adults and young people in Thurrock
New HMRC Guidance on Claiming Gift Aid. Read more HMRC has issued guidance confirming that Gift Aid can be claimed on Waived Refunds and Loan Repayments. Previously a waiver of debt was not regarded as permissible for Gift Aid, without funds being returned to a donor first, as Gift Aid requires a “payment of a … Continue reading Changes to Claiming Gift Aid
The Charity Commission has recently updated their COVID-19 guidance for charities. This includes changes to our approach to filing extensions for annual returns, and updates to guidance on charity meetings and insolvency provisions. Find out more here
