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Coronavirus / Covid-19 VCSE sector update

30 Mar, 2020by Steve NunnBreckland, Broadland, Children and young people, Economy and enterprise, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Funding, Great Yarmouth, Health and social care, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Mental health, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Older people, Planning, doing and learning, Press Release, Rurality, South Norfolk, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities, Training, Transport and service access, VCSE Sector Leadership Group, Volunteering, West Norfolk

If you are (a) involved with a voluntary or community group or organisation (b) are thinking about volunteering or (c) wanting to start up a local help group in your community you'll find a wealth of good advice and guidance in our Norfolk VCSE Covid-19 update. 

Donating to the Covid-19 Community Response Fund

20 Mar, 2020by Steve NunnBreckland, Broadland, Children and young people, Economy and enterprise, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Equality and diversity, Funding, Great Yarmouth, Health and social care, Mental health, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Older people, Planning, doing and learning, Press Release, Rurality, South Norfolk, Support for organisations and communities, Volunteering, West Norfolk

Norfolk Community Foundation has set up the Covid-19 Community Response Fund to support our local charities working hard on the ground to keep vulnerable people safe and well.

Coronavirus COVID-19 Guidance for Organisations

12 Mar, 2020by Anonymous (not verified)Breckland, Broadland, Children and young people, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Great Yarmouth, Health and social care, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Older people, Press Release, Rurality, South Norfolk, Support for organisations and communities, Transport and service access, VCSE Sector Leadership Group, Volunteering, West Norfolk

A number of organisations have shared advice on staff and/or volunteer management in relation to the outbreak of the Coronavirus.  This article summarises some of the best information sources.  Last Updated 27-03-2020.

Collective heating oil buying combats winter heating blues – and helps support community projects

01 Mar, 2020by Steve NunnBreckland, Broadland, Economy and enterprise, Great Yarmouth, Housing, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Older people, Press Release, Rurality, South Norfolk, West Norfolk

Winter’s not done with us yet. The cost of heating oil is a big worry for people who live in off-gas areas. Here at CAN we help consumers to buy collectively and save money – and help support community projects at the same time.

Bodge, banter and brew at Wells-next-the-Sea Men’s Shed!

28 Feb, 2020by Steve NunnArts and culture, Case Study, Economy and enterprise, Equality and diversity, Funding, Mental health, News Article, North Norfolk, Older people, Press Release, Support for organisations and communities, Volunteering

CANConnect grants have been awarded to community groups who are able to demonstrate a positive contribution to improving social engagement in their locality. Wells-next-the-Sea Men’s Shed put their grant to good use in buying their ‘shed’. 

Norfolk Easy Ambles Toolkit

02 Feb, 2020by Clare FianderMental health, Older people, Sports, play and physical activity

A toolkit is available to help community groups to map walks in their area for people living with dementia and their carers. 

Calling for volunteers in North Norfolk

30 Jan, 2020by Steve NunnInformation, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Mental health, News Article, North Norfolk, Older people, Press Release, Rurality, Support for organisations and communities, Transport and service access, Volunteering

We’re looking for people across North Norfolk to volunteer their time and skills to help others.

Save on energy bills with Big Switch and Save

28 Jan, 2020by Steve NunnEquality and diversity, Health and social care, Information, advice and guidance, News Article, Older people, Press Release, Support for organisations and communities, West Norfolk

People sometimes get a little nervous about switching energy providers – even with the prospect of making considerable savings on their electricity and gas bills. In King’s Lynn and across West Norfolk, the Borough Council in partnership with CAN offers a collective scheme which takes the worry out of choosing the right provider.

Anglian Water's Priority Services Register

21 Jan, 2020by Steve NunnBreckland, Broadland, Housing, Information, advice and guidance, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Older people, South Norfolk, Support for organisations and communities, West Norfolk

Did you know you could be eligible to register for free, additional practical support from Anglian Water’s Priority Services? 

Village Halls Week 20th - 26th January 2020

19 Jan, 2020by Steve NunnArts and culture, Breckland, Broadland, Children and young people, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Equality and diversity, Event, Great Yarmouth, Heritage, News Article, North Norfolk, Older people, Press Release, Rurality, South Norfolk, Sports, play and physical activity, Support for organisations and communities, Transport and service access, West Norfolk

Monday 20th -  Sunday 26th January 2020 is Village Halls Week - celebrating everything good about our community venues across the county and the country!

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