Action with Communities in Rural England have produced a number of advice and information sheets regarding the post-lockdown reopening of community halls.

THESE SHEETS CAN BE FOUND IN THE COVID-19 COMMUNITY HALLS ADVICE SECTION (follow link above)

Please find below a list of useful websites and sources of information. We will be updating and adding to this resource so please check back regularly.

Local advice (general)

• Oxfordshire All In: find your closest covid-19 community support group in Oxfordshire
• Oxford-together: coordinating the response to covid-19 effort in the city of Oxford
• Oxfordshire County Council: national advice and local information on Coronavirus
• Oxfordshire Community and Voluntary Action: offer covid-19 support, advice and information for the community and voluntary sector. Get in touch with OCVA if you want to volunteer locally
• Oxfordshire Mind: take care of your mental health and wellbeing when self-isolating and working from home
• Citizens Advice: offer phone, email and webchat advice

National advice (general)

• Government coronavirus advice: what you need to do
• Guidance for charities: guidance to help with running your charity during the Coronavirus outbreak
• National Association of Local Councils: covid-19 advice and information for parish and town councils

Getting supplies to those in need

• Giving world: provide free supplies of clothing, food Items, toiletries, cleaning and household products so the most vulnerable people in our communities can stay safe and well.
• Big Barn: lists local suppliers around the country, including Oxfordshire, who are able to deliver food.

Community Halls advice

• Community First Oxfordshire – advice for community halls

Retail and shops advice

• Business Rates- Expanded Retail Discount 2020/21: Coronavirus Response (Local Authority Guidance)