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NCVO
@NCVO
The National Council for Voluntary Organisations - championing the remarkable role of charities and volunteers
England, UK
Joined January 2009
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    This winter charities are experiencing increased demand for services. It’s great to see @KensingtonRoyal create awareness of the importance of #volunteering. There are opportunities across the country for people of all backgrounds to volunteer in their community.
    Baby Banks are warm, caring places for families to access equipment, products, clothes and toys to help relieve some of the stresses creating significant pressures on people caring for babies and young children. Watch in full: youtu.be/gvwLS2nGdO4 A film by Will Warr
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    Some people news – introducing our new chief executive, Karl Wilding - @karlwilding: 'I’m very clear that we can’t stand still. The world has changed. I want NCVO and its members to lead the changes we need to remain relevant, important and influential even as society changes.'
    Photo of Karl Wilding, the new NCVO chief executive
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    This is an important first step, but it won't be enough to prevent good charities around the country from closing their doors. 1/
    1/ One of our greatest strengths as a country is our civil society. The local charities who provide so much compassion, care and community to the most vulnerable in our country. You have not been forgotten. Today I am announcing £750m of funding for the charity sector. 👇
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    Powerful letter in the @Telegraph today from signatories including two former party leaders urging substantial financial help for the voluntary sector from the government. 'Charities can’t help tackle coronavirus, or help us rebuild, if they no longer exist.' #EveryDayCounts
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    *IMPORTANT – HELP NEEDED* Is your charity facing financial difficulties because of the #coronavirus crisis? Let us know the details by emailing [email protected] now so we can explain to the government the problems you're facing. Please share with your networks.
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    1/ Following the death of George Floyd, and in sympathy with those calling for urgent change, we wanted to highlight the work of UK voluntary sector organisations tackling racism. Please follow them and show them your support:
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    Together with @ACEVO @IoFtweets @CFGtweets, we are calling on the Chancellor @RishiSunak to confirm that charities will hear soon about a package of financial support➡️ncvo.org.uk/about-us/media… Many are making decisions about closures and redundancies right now #EveryDayCounts
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    Happy #TrusteesWeek to the 700,000 volunteer charity trustees in England and Wales. To celebrate, we've opened up access to all kinds of useful governance resources, and we'll be sharing trustee profiles, tips and comment pieces all week: - details▶️ ncvo.org.uk/trustees-week
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    #EveryDayCounts if charities and other voluntary organisations are to get the financial support they urgently need from the chancellor @RishiSunak. This thread explains why⬇️ #coronavirus
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    Charities are in the spotlight across @BBC today. Follow #charitytoday. And a good time to share: How charities work
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    Follow #YouMadeItHappen today as charities thank their supporters and show them the difference their donations, campaigning and volunteering have made.
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    #volunteersweek starts today! Share how you're celebrating and follow the organising team @NCVOvolunteers for updates
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    The Secretary of State for @DCMS is responsible for charities. Here’s our response to his article in the @Telegraph about the work of charities, their funding, and the role of the Charity Commission and chair. [THREAD]
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    *NEW* We've worked with 13 expert partners to produce #safeguarding resources that are free for all charities. They'll help you build a safe culture for all your volunteers, staff members, participants, donors➡️ knowhow.ncvo.org.uk/safeguarding/ #SafeguardingAsOne @TNLComFund @DCMS
    Safeguarding resources: KNOWLEDGE | GUIDANCE | RESOURCES #SafeguardingAsOne