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Emergency Officer, Andrew Turner discusses how his community volunteers in his Dorset parish adapted to the impact of COVID-19 .

Communities Prepared and ACRE have published a new guide to help rural communities become more resilient in the face of emergencies.

Melvin Hartley, a 2019 Churchill Fellow, has recently undertaken research across the United States and Europe into the role of volunteers in disasters. Here, he shares some of his learnings.

To celebrate Volunteers’ Week 2020, we chatted to Calum, aged 25, about his role with the Bradford on Avon Town Council Community Emergency Volunteers.

Claire Goldfinch, Project Officer at NALC shares examples of the inspiring work being done by local councils across England to support their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

We’ve put together a list of reputable resources, offering helpful information and advice on responding to COVID-19.

Communities Prepared launches its new film to showcase the long-term impact of this national community resilience programme.

Dr. Sandra Engstrom, a lecturer in social work at the University of Stirling, explores the meaning of community resilience in the time of Covid-19.