On this page you can find information and resources from the following:
- National Association for Voluntary and Community Action (NAVCA)
- National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO)
- The Charity Commission
- BWM Chartered Accountants
- HMRC
For the latest up-to-date funding opportunities in response to COVID-19, please click here to visit the Merseyside Funding Information Portal (MFIP)
Operational and remote working resources
- National Cyber Security Centre advice on remote working
- DCS Home-working protocol – for you to adapt and use
- Charity Digital: tech offers for charities during coronavirus
- Public Health England guidance for employers and businesses
- Public Health England guidance on cleaning non-healthcare settings
- Public Health England guidance for households with possible coronavirus infection
- Tips from Mind: Supporting your team’s mental health whilst homeworking
- COVID-19: infection prevention and control (guidance on using PPE)
Guidance on working with different sectors of the community
- Universal Credit: coronavirus and claiming benefits
- Public Health England guidance for first responders
- Public Health England guidance for transport providers
- Public Health England guidance for educational settings
- Public Health England guidance for residential care, supported living and home care
- Public Health England guidance for hostel or day centres for people rough sleeping
- NHS Entitlements: Migrant Health Guide
- Easyread guide to COVID-19 coronavirus
- Guidance for schools, childcare providers, colleges and local authorities in England on maintaining educational provision
- Get coronavirus support as an extremely vulnerable person (government registration process)
- Webinar recording: COVID-19 hospital discharge service requirements
- NHS guidance: COVID-19 hospital discharge service requirements
Funding and fundraising
Safeguarding
Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 outbreak, other risks have not gone away. Remember that safeguarding concerns must still be raised. All the resources you need can be found on the Safeguarding Portal.
Governance
- NCVO: what charity trustees need to think about
- Coronavirus – what can Chairs do?
- Resources for Chairs from the Association of Chairs
- Filing charity annual returns during the coronavirus pandemic
- Coronavirus: if your company cannot file accounts with Companies House on time
- Data protection and coronavirus: What you need to know – Guidance from the Information Commissioners Office (ICO)
Legislation
The Health Protection (Coronavirus) Regulations came into effect on 10 February 2020 following emergency procedures in Parliament. The Coronavirus Bill 2019-21 has its second reading in the House of Commons on 23 March 2020.
- Coronavirus Bill
- Coronavirus Bill – explanatory notes
- Briefing on health and social care measures – Coronavirus Bill
- Briefing on education and childcare settings – Coronavirus Bill
- Briefing on emergency powers and national security measures – Coronavirus Bill
- Public Health England full guidance on staying at home and away from others
If you have any specific questions related to covid-19 please email NCVO at ncvo@ncvo.org.uk. If you would like to receive our regular updates and newsletters please sign up here.
Guidance for your organisation
Our Knowhow section on coronavirus contains information to help you decide what steps you and your organisation need to take. It covers the following topics.
Protecting your staff, volunteers and beneficiaries
- Preventing the spread of covid-19
- Protecting staff, volunteers and visitors
- Employees and sick leave
- Events, board meetings and AGMs
- Supporting staff and volunteers to work from home
- Supporting beneficiaries/service users
- Supporting members of communities facing discrimination
Contingency planning and financial implications
- Developing a contingency plan and how will your insurance will be impacted
- Immediate actions to manage your finances
- What to expect from funders
- How your investments will be impacted
- Other financial implications
Further information and resources
- Key up-to-date information from the government
- Sector-specific guidance
- Risk management
- Travel advice
Volunteering
We have published new guidance for people who want to help out during the pandemic. It includes which organisations to approach and tips on staying safe when supporting others
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Alternatively please contact Peter Taffe, Managing Partner, BWM on 0151 236 1494.
- BWM Latest Synopsis – 02.04.20
- BWM Latest Synopsis – 30.03.20
- BWM Latest Synopsis – 24.03.20
- BWM Guidance for Loan Schemes
- BWM Guidance from the Chancellor
- BWM Guidance for clients
The Chancellor’s statement can be found at GOV.UK. Updated guidance for employers, businesses and employees is available at:
