Covid 19 Information for Organisations

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Roadmap out of lockdown for volunteering  - Click here

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Information about Volunteer Drivers – Click here

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Fast Tracking Enhance DBS Checks for Volunteers Click here

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NCVO Resources to support charities, VIO’s and volunteers during the covid-19 pandemic click here

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The NCVO has a resource page to help you decide what steps you and your charity or voluntary organisation need to take in light of the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. You can access their information here for free, including safeguarding guidance for informal volunteer-led groups

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GCDA is providing support to Greenwich-based community group or organisation that need emergency food supplies (or could benefit from centrally-produced cooked meals) then please complete their on line form click here. In addition please also fill in this form if your organisation can offer food, facilities or volunteers to help in the current situation.

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Metro Gavs continue to share information and advocate for the sector – their role in supporting the voluntary, community & faith sector has never been more important click here for up to date information

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Changing your befriending services to transitioning to distance befriending Click here

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Latest Guidance from the Charity Commission click here

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for the charity sector – GOV.UK Understandably, charities are concerned about what to do during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, so we have set out our response to the most commonly asked questions.

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Multi-lingual volunteers:     

Do you need volunteers that speak foreign languages? Linguist-aid is connecting multi-lingual volunteers to local community groups to translate leaflets, flyers, posters, interpreter for vulnerable people and talk on the phone to people who are isolated and  speak little English

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Guidance for Trustees

• The Charity Commission has developed guidance to help trustees with the running of their charity during the pandemic. 

• The Charity Commission has developed new guidance for trustees on reporting serious incidents during the crisis.  This guidance provides examples of when to report during the pandemic.    

• Watch NCVO webinar on board leadership during the pandemic for more information about what trustees need to focus on.