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Enabling Communities - What you can do

20 Aug, 2017by Clare FianderEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base

The government’s ‘Big Society’ concept has led to a radical re-evaluation of how local authorities deliver services. The aim is for a balance of power between citizen and state. At local level it’s very much about enabling and encouraging communities to take a greater active part in deciding upon and delivering local services.

Community-led housing - how will it help?

20 Aug, 2017by Clare FianderEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Housing, Information, advice and guidance

Community Action Norfolk has worked hard to support affordable housing solutions for many years, supporting charities with land and property, promoting the development of Community Land Trusts and providing support to organisations looking to support their communities. 

Reputation and Risk - protecting your organisation

19 Aug, 2017by Clare FianderEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Information, advice and guidance, Staying safe and legal

Voluntary sector activity is based upon trustworthiness, reliability, integrity and goodwill, and the value of a strong reputation should not be underestimated. Your public image influences partnership and contract prospects, campaigning, donation levels and the ability to attract volunteers.  Charities need to be aware that almost every activity carries reputational risk.

Charities and tax - what do you need to know?

17 Aug, 2017by Clare FianderEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Information, advice and guidance, Staying safe and legal

It’s important to be aware of financial obligations that draw upon hard-earned income – but there are also benefits to be had. As a charity you can get certain tax reliefs 

In case of emergency – Community Resilience Plans

16 Aug, 2017by Clare FianderEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Information, advice and guidance, Staying safe and legal

Much of Norfolk is low-lying land, not much higher or even lower than surrounding water levels.  Even though the county has some of the lowest rainfall in Britain, 42,500 homes in Norfolk are estimated to be at risk from flooding.  And we know that coastal erosion threatens the very existence of some homes.  How resilient is your community to these threats and others?

VCSE Business Models and Managing the Money

14 Aug, 2017by Clare FianderEconomy and enterprise, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Support for organisations and communities

A business model is a generalised notion of the core aspects of how an organisation works. 

Insurance - Do you need it?

13 Aug, 2017by Clare FianderEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Information, advice and guidance, Staying safe and legal

There are over 9,000 community venues recognised as charities in England and Wales, with a combined annual income of around £0.25 billion. They are important hubs of community activity and events and need to be protected against the unexpected. 

Sport for Change - Lakenham and Tuckswood Energise project

13 Aug, 2017by Clare FianderInformation, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Norwich, Sports, play and physical activity

This presentation was given by Community Development Officer, Lucinda Leonard, at our AGM (Annual General Meeting) on Weds 12th July.

Helping your community enterprise to survive and thrive

12 Aug, 2017by Clare FianderEconomy and enterprise, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Planning, doing and learning, Support for organisations and communities

A community enterprise is a sustainable business that meets a need in a community by relying on people buying what you’re selling – whether that’s products or services. The things you sell, or the activities required of you, to create your products and services, or both, will help you meet that need.

Resources: Helping you get on-line

10 Aug, 2017by Clare FianderInformation, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base

Getting digitally connected means more than getting the infrastructure right. You need the equipment to access it and the knowledge to make use of it. 

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