Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE) has joined forces with architects and funders to publish a highly illustrated, practical guide to reopening community buildings.

The CFM Group will hold an online meeting on November 11 2020 to discuss managing pandemic response in charity workplaces. We will hear from charity FMs about how they have sought to manage safety and risk, and how they have prepared their offices and premises for a return to work.  

At the start of March, the number of COVID-19 cases in the UK was 36. On March 2nd, the Government held its first COBRA meeting about a potential pandemic.

The Charity Shop Reopening Pack (PDF) provides guidance for charities reopening their shops after a period of closure.

The Government has announced that facilities in England associated with outdoor sports and physical activities can reopen from 13 May 2020. Facilities which are permitted to reopen include playing fields, tennis courts, golf courses and facilities for outdoor water sports.

While many offices were rapidly closed down because of COVID-19, people caring for historic buildings and museum collections are having to consider complex measures to protect fragile items during the pandemic.

Storms Ciara and Dennis have left a trail of damage to charity properties across the UK.