WCVA’s Voluntary Services Emergency Fund, which has awarded almost £7.5million to voluntary organisations in Wales, is changing to reflect the changing needs of the sector. New guidance on the re-opening of community centres will be circulated shortly. The key changes are:
• Community Centres will no longer need to seek approval from Welsh Ministers or Local Authorities to open. However, they will recommend informing the local authority of reopening.
• Community Centres can open for fitness classes and specific guidance is available
• The regulations on social gathering will still prevent some activities from taking place.
From 24 August a new fund is available to childcare providers offering grants of up to £2,500. A link to the Welsh Government’s press release is available here
New guidance on the re-opening of community centres will be circulated shortly. The key changes are:
• Community Centres will no longer need to seek approval from Welsh Ministers or Local Authorities to open. However, they will recommend informing the local authority of reopening.
• Community Centres can open for fitness classes and specific guidance is available
• The regulations on social gathering will still prevent some activities from taking place.