DCF/ NIHR Research Readiness Report
VCSE Research readiness report During the first half of this year, DCF’s Insights Team worked with colleagues Alice and Carla at Involve Mid-Devon to explore the notion of VCSE ‘research readiness’. Supported by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and the VCSE Assembly, we investigated community engagement in research through a more ambitious understanding […]
Pledges to Tackle Food Insecurity in Devon
Local councillors, academics, public health specialists and third sector professionals gathered to discuss the far-reaching impact of food insecurity in Devon and how policy-makers can respond.
CIT Newsletter January 23
Now the festive season is over and the children have returned to school, we have a spotlight in this edition on Education Support – see below for community groups focusing on education, including home education.
December 2022 E-Newsletter
With Christmas just around the corner we’ve done a spotlight on community groups doing lovely Christmas things this month – see below for details of free Christmas lunches, parties, events, crafts and more.
November Newsletter
In our November Newsletter, we’ve been thinking about the benefits of borrowing, not buying, so we have a spotlight on Borrow Banks across Devon.
October 2022 E-Newsletter
This month we’re focusing on the cost of living crisis and have provided a list below of organisations across Devon that are providing financial advice, support with bills and debt, energy saving measures and more.
September 2022 E-Newsletter
Welcome to the latest newsletter from the Community Insight Team at DCF. This month we have a spotlight on allotments and community gardens as well as our usual job and volunteer vacancies, Devon events and grants opportunities.
August 2022 E-Newsletter
Welcome to the latest newsletter from the Community Insight Team at DCF. This month we have a bumper spotlight on disability groups and services around Devon, as well as our usual job and volunteer vacancies, Devon events and grants available.
July 2022 E-Newsletter
Welcome to the July newsletter from the Community Insight Team at DCF. In celebration of the recently held World Ocean Day and the upcoming World Orca Day, Shark Awareness Day and International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystems, this month we’re championing all things ocean-related.
June 2022 E-Newsletter
Welcome to the June newsletter from the Community Insight Team at DCF. This month we have a couple of new blog posts looking at community transport and the experiences of minority-led organisations in applying for our funding.
