Tag: COVID-19

The Big Issue will be sold in shops in response to Covid-19 crisis

Stuart Mitchell

The Big Issue has big news. For the first time in the magazine’s 29-year history, you will soon be able to buy a copy with your shopping at the supermarket. Two weeks ago they announced that they were temporarily stopping vendors from selling on the streets as the Covid-19 outbreak meant it was no longer safe for them to continue. The Big Issue Statesthey still have a duty to support the hard-working people who sell the magazine every week to make a living. With that in mind, and with many…

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CAF launches emergency grant fund to support charities through coronavirus crisis

Stuart Mitchell

The Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) has launched an emergency fund for small charities and organisations as they battle the effects of the coronavirus. The CAF Coronavirus Emergency Fund will offer one-time grants of up to £10,000 to small charities, organisations and social enterprises that are struggling to survive. The trustees at CAF, a charity that supports charities across the UK, have allocated £5 million to fund this emergency grant programme to support local frontline charities and we expect further contributions to be added. Sir John Low, Chief Executive at CAF,…

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Tesco providing £30 million package of support for local communities tackling Covid-19

Stuart Mitchell

Tesco to provide a £30 million package of support for local communities tackling Covid-19, including £25 million food donations programme. On their website they state: We know how important it is to support the communities we serve. This work has never been more vital than today.  So we are today confirming a £30 million package of support: We currently donate £3 million of food every month through our Community Food Connection scheme and distribution centres*. In addition to that, over the next 12 weeks we will provide a top up…

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Discovery Education and Afterschool Alliance Debut New App to Help Students Experience Social Distancing During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Stuart Mitchell

To help students of all ages understand social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic, Discovery Education and Afterschool Alliance have announced the launch of a new application for iOS products called Social Distancing Trainer. This new app, available now at no cost in the Apple App store here, brings important educational information about safe and healthy social distancing to students and teachers around the globe through the power of augmented reality. Discovery Education is the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms. Developed…

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Mind working with Government to support mental health during coronavirus outbreak

Stuart Mitchell

The Government has today issued guidance about looking after wellbeing during the pandemic, as well as a £5m pot to help charities support people’s mental health. The guidance, from Public Health England, sets out principles to follow including maintaining contact with friends and family, keeping a regular routine and sleeping pattern, and focusing on a hobby or learning something new. It also includes advice for parents and carers on looking after children’s mental health. Yvonne Doyle, Medical Director at Public Health England said:“During these challenging times, it is natural for all of…

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