Funding & Development
CVS Workshops 2024
Building on the success of our popular training workshops earlier this year, we have reviewed and improved all our training content based on what you have told us is important as well as what we know you need to know.
Current Grants
Funding available through Big Local Kingsbrook and Cauldwell
Guides and Toolkits
Here is a list of CVS top picks for practical help
Environmental Resources
Reserves
All charities need to develop a policy on reserves which establishes a level of reserves that is right for the charity and clearly explains to its stakeholders why holding these reserves is necessary.
Charities and Trading
Trading is not precisely defined but an essential feature is selling goods or services, or letting premises. It is possible for a charity to be engaged in any combination of these three types of trading. Charities must pay tax on trading profits (income or corporation applies, depending on the charity’s legal structure), VAT applies in the same way as it does to commercial organisations but with…
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Improving numeracy skills
The Multiply project is a three year programme from Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire Council aimed at helping people improve their numeracy skills. If you are delivering something in this area they would welcome talking with you.
Charity Commission Guidance
The Charity Commission has updated its guidance relating to the pandemic
Compact
The Corporate Insovency and Governance Act 2020
The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 has been extended - here is how it may affect you.
Setting up a local support group
An example of good practice, on starting from scratch setting up a new support group in response to Coronavirus.
Covid-19
Is your governing document fit for purpose?
How CVS can help to bring your governing document in line with the true purpose and objectives of your charity.