Charity and Voluntary Sector

Newly expanded grassroots sport relief to help local sports clubs – (Sport England welcomes changes to CASC scheme ~ Sport England to help broaden university sport offering ~ 1,000 sports pitches protected and improved thanks to legacy funding)
 
Launch of the first free 24 hour helpline for older people
 
CAB - Payday loan cap needs to be coupled with more choice for consumers
 
Government proposes more savings for charities
 
Welsh charity’s mission to supply defibrillators to schools
 
Sailing to victory in People’s Millions competition
 
The King's Fund - NHS hospitals get £11 in value for every £1 invested in volunteers
 
Ofcom proposes to approve first improved ‘text relay’ service
How Lambeth Council undertakes effective know your citizen (KYC) / ID checks to prevent fraud