The Charity Commission for England and Wales has published a new blog urging trustees to better recognise and manage conflicts of interest. In “Let’s talk about conflicts of interest in charities”, the regulator stresses that conflicts are common and must be handled properly to protect both the charity and public trust. The Commission highlights that […]

Update from GOV.​UK for: The Charity Commission Unmanaged conflicts of interest increase risk of financial abuse in charities, regulator warns Page summary: The Charity Commission is today publishing updated guidance for charity trustees on conflicts of interest, with research by the regulator suggesting many trustees are unsure how to recognise a conflict. Change made: First […]

As Police and Crime Commissioner for Humberside, I am asking for your views on anti-social behaviour (ASB). A couple of weeks ago, I asked if you could spare a few minutes to share your views on ASB.  I wanted to highlight to you that your views are really important and will make a difference. Analysis of previous […]

Update from GOV.​UK for: The Charity Commission Identifying and managing conflicts of interest in a charity (CC29) Page summary: Guidance for charity trustees explaining what conflicts of interest are, and how to deal with them. Change made: This guidance has been updated to make it more accessible and easier to use. Time updated: 9:00am, 22 […]

As part of our work to support the VCFSE sector, we have teamed up with PolicyBee to bring you insurance cover for your voluntary sector organisation. To get a quote just visit: insurance.communityvision.org.uk. Policy Bee has provided information about cyber insurance below:  UK GDPR is something all organisations need to understand. It’s a wide-ranging regulation that […]

Update from GOV.​UK for: The Charity Commission Charities and social media Page summary: Understand how your legal duties are relevant to your charity’s use of social media. Change made: Guidance has been updated to reflect the introduction of the Online Safety Act 2023. Time updated: 12:21pm, 21 April 2026

UK Youth and Pears Foundation have launched a new £10 million fund to champion an approach that works: providing multi-year, unrestricted funding alongside targeted capacity-building support to small youth organisations. The aim of the Fund is to strengthen the financial resilience and capacity of small youth and outdoor learning organisations across the UK. We aim […]

Do you want to give something back and play an active role in keeping your community safe? Humberside Police are now inviting applications to become a Special Constable. Special Constables are volunteer police officers who play a vital role across the force area. Working alongside regular officers, they respond to real incidents and support a […]

Comic Relief has launched a new funding programme, “A Place to Belong: Every Step of the Way,” aimed at supporting organisations that help people feel connected, included and supported within their communities. This programme focuses on tackling loneliness, isolation and exclusion by funding projects that create safe, welcoming spaces and build strong relationships—particularly for those […]

Charities and community organisations across the UK can now apply for the Biffa Award Annual Partnership Grants, offering significant funding to support impactful environmental and community projects. Delivered by Biffa Award, this programme provides larger, multi-year grants to organisations that can demonstrate strong outcomes and long-term community benefit. Funding typically supports projects that improve biodiversity, […]

The D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust has opened its latest funding round, offering grants to UK-registered charities delivering projects in the arts, creative health and heritage crafts. Grants typically range from £500 to £8,000, with a focus on supporting smaller organisations and projects that improve access and participation for communities facing barriers. The Trust prioritises work […]

A new funding opportunity has launched to support children and young people aged 5–25, with a strong focus on improving inclusion for those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The Positive Activities Inclusive Grant (PAIG) aims to expand the range and accessibility of youth activities across more communities. The fund will support both SEND-specific […]

The Future Stories Fund, delivered by Audible, is now open for applications, offering grants of up to £15,000 to support innovative projects working with young people. The fund focuses on empowering young people from underrepresented or marginalised communities by using storytelling, language and creativity to build confidence, improve literacy, and expand future opportunities. Projects can […]