The British Council for Offices (BCO) has issued a new technical research paper on office ventilation with a warning that many offices don't have adequate ventilation to avoid the spread of coronavirus.

The government’s roadmap for lifting COVID-19 restrictions includes several key dates for charities. 

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.  

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.