NCVS wholeheartedly supports the message from NAVCA, our national body. Over the past few days, we’ve been connecting with colleagues and members and monitoring social media to understand the situation and determine how best to support Nottingham. You can read NAVCA's message here. The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) has also released a statement, which you can read here.
Now more than ever, it’s crucial to stand united against hate and strengthen our communities by supporting local groups and volunteers. Please see below for a list of resources and access to advice and support, we aim to update this list as new support becomes available. If you have concerns or need someone to talk to, please reach out to us at ncvs@nottinghamcvs.co.uk.
A big thank you to Himmah for the beautiful graphic. Let’s #LoveNottingham and leave #NoPlaceForHate.
Resources, advice and guidance
- Victim Support
Support is available for those impacted by recent events through their free supportline at 08081 689111, via live chat at any time, or by accessing My Support Space, a free online resource with interactive guides and videos to help you after a crime.
- Communities Inc has created some resources on how to keep yourself safe and how to be an ally in times of need. The support is aimed at women and includes a downloadable flyer as well as videos on self defence and staying safe.
- Tell MAMA offers a secure and reliable platform for reporting Anti-Muslim abuse across England. They encourage reporting all incidents, no matter the size. While they have a data-sharing agreement with the police, involving law enforcement is optional. In addition to their reporting service, Tell MAMA provides counseling services to support victims. For more details or to access their counselling service, contact them via email at counselling@tellmamauk.org.
Support for organisations
- Watch NCVO's recent webinar recordings on responding effectively when your charity faces opposition and communicating in a crisis. They also have free guidance on how to manage risk.
- Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has advice on supporting your workforce through a crisis.
- The VCS Emergencies Partnership provides space and opportunity for local and national voluntary and community organisations to come together, ensuring support effectively reaches those in need.
- Health and Safety Executive has guidance on violence and aggression in the workplace.
- The NaCTSO Counter Terrorism Crime Prevention Toolkit is aimed at small organisations. It contains helpful, low-cost solutions to deter crime and counter terrorism, e.g., making it difficult to gain access to premises, increasing the chance of detection, and reducing access to contents and victims.
- ProtectUK Risk Management has a five-step process for risk management that includes guidance around CCTV, doors and locks, windows, shutters, and grilles, as well as how to develop a security culture. Their e-learning package is a good place to start developing understanding and practice in this area. They have also provided guidance for staff work: Run Hide, Tell.
Support around social media and communications
- NCVO has a video on how to deal with misinformation across social media. They advise people to check any information posted has come from a verified and reliable source. If you are concerned about misinformation, please seek guidance and support from your local emergency services.
- British Future has a practical guide to effective messaging for combatting hate and prejudice.
- The Conversation has guidance on how to spot 'fake news'. The guidance is targeted at young people but we're sure there's useful information in there for everyone!
- Tell Mama UK has written a news article exploring how the disinformation about the events in Southport spread.
Supporting children and young people
- UK Trauma Council has published a range of relevant resources for those working with children and young people:
- The British Red Cross offer workshops on Empathy and Migration and Coping With Challenges for young people. More information can be found on their web page including resources about how to talk to children about conflict, talking about major emergencies and a video on dealing with emotional and physical distress.
- Achieving for Children has a video on understanding hate crime for children.
Miscellaneous support
- Muslim Council of Britain has a range of resources on mosque safety.
- Gov.UK has a funding pot available for protective security schemes for places of worship.
- For those who want to donate to support the Southport community, read the Charity Commission's recent guidance on giving with confidence to registered charities.
