Author: Lesley Webb

Would you like FREE support to help you secure the financial sustainability of your organisation?

Like many, you may be worried about the financial sustainability of your organisation because of the Coronavirus outbreak. If so, then the RESILIENCE WEBINAR could be just what you are looking for!

The RESILIENCE WEBINAR is FREE and aimed at people leading CICs, Charities or other Social Enterprises in Somerset that self-generate a proportion of their income.

Three, 3-hour webinars that will help you understand the steps and tools needed to achieve financial sustainability for your organisation, followed by…

Two, 1.5-hour individual online sessions to provide bespoke support for your organisation

Somerset Community Foundation is pleased to be commissioning the webinars run by Jane Phillips Coaching.

“Just a note to say how much I’ve enjoyed working with Jane Phillips and that I’ve learnt so much from the Zoom sessions especially the 1 to 1 individual ones.” Sue Wright, Stoke sub Hamdon Community Shop

If you are interested in attending these webinars then please check your eligibility here. Then, to sign up for the webinars, please contact Vicky Dauncey at vicky.dauncey@somersetcf.org.uk.

Please note: If you have already had support through the Enhance Social Enterprise Programme then unfortunately you are not eligible to attend these webinars.

Brief Synopsis

Sustainability is not just about finance. This course teaches candidates how to use a blended approach of disciplines to provide the building blocks for a financially stable organisation.

Dates

Webinar 1:      21^st July 2020

Financial management principles

Financial management in emergency and crisis situations

Webinar 2:      23^rd July 2020

Market Research

Marketing (Traditional & Digital)

Webinar 3:      28^th July 2020

Social Impact

Sources of funding

Bespoke 1-1 support will be completed by 12^th August 2020.

The Heart of the South West ESE Programme is receiving funding from the England European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us.  As we now have a few guests staying we are no longer able to deliver, so our food and drink are available via collection only.  What we are able to offer is hot, cooked-to-order mains as an option, as well as the usual chilled re-heat at home version; please specify which version you would like at time of ordering.

Click here to see the menu for next Friday and Saturday: Gourmet to Go 3rd and 4th July

Best wishes,

John and Jane
Dunkery Beacon Country House

Tel: 01643 841241
www.dunkerybeaconaccommodation.co.uk

 

Before visiting the Minehead Recycling Centre why not check how busy the site is by clicking HERE to see the webcam. All ‘business as usual’ materials are now being accepted at all 16 recycling sites in Somerset.  That includes cardboard, as well as commercial waste and other waste you pay to dispose of – including tyres, gas bottles, soil and hardcore, vehicle parts, plasterboard and asbestos (card payment only).  Trailers and vans can access the sites at any time, as long as they have the appropriate permit. Although sites have been busy, the recently introduced ‘shop-style’ social distancing arrangements – floor markings and signs – have worked well.  However, please note that staff are unable to offer any assistance with unloading or handling any waste or items. Unfortunately, no items brought to sites can be put forward for reuse at the moment. They will be recycled where possible until a safe way to handle them has been agreed. Anyone planning to bring items that are fit for reuse is asked to keep hold of them for the time being. Once on site, safety restrictions remain in place, including: Gloves to be worn when outside the vehicle Maximum of two people per household Strict social distancing On busier sites, traffic may still be directed by staff All sites are open for their usual summer hours.  There have been long queues at peak times, notably first thing in the morning, and we will continue to encourage people to only visit the sites when really necessary.  Quieter times tend to be 4.00pm – 6.00pm on weekdays.  Queue cams are operating for Bridgwater, Chard, Highbridge, Minehead, Street, Taunton, Wells and Yeovil, and we would advise people to check these before they visit. There have been significant improvements with collection services, with far fewer missed collections and quicker return visits when collections are missed.  Customer services teams have also considerably reduced the backlog of requests. Nick Cater Senior Communications Officer Somerset Waste Partnership

Note from Theresa:

The CLIC Sergeant Charity box on the bar in the pub raised £112.44!

Some of the customers may have contributed more than others at it was the swear box for a while…. but a huge thanks to everyone that put in to a great cause that helps a family friend and the grandson of a Timberscombe resident.

Safe regards,

Theresa

Help schemes based on your work situation: – Working from home: Claim tax back | Universal credit – Employee who can’t work: Furlough | Universal credit – Self-employed: SEISS | Universal credit | Bounce back – Ltd co director: Furlough (PAYE) | Universal credit | Bounce back – Zero hrs, gig, umbrella, agency: Furlough | Universal credit – Being made redundant: Redundancy help | Universal credit – Unemployed: Jobseeker’s allowance | Universal credit Help schemes based on financial products: Need more financial help? If you need to take a payment holiday and haven’t yet, there’s still time – here are the last application dates: Not extended (yet?): – Until 27 Jul: Car finance (PCP, lease, HP), pawnbroking, buy-now-pay-later & rent to own, payday loans (interest & payment hols) – Until 18 Aug: Insurance, eg, car, home, loan payments – Until 20 Oct: Individual voluntary arrangements Extended: – Until 31 Oct: Mortgage payment holidays – Until 31 Oct (TBC): Credit cards, personal loans & catalogue debt