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Consultation on the Voluntary and Community Sector in West and North Norfolk

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The Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB) recognises the importance of the Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector in supporting communities across Norfolk.  It is therefore vital that the ICB develops a better understanding of the services the VCSE Sector delivers and the factors affecting their delivery.

With this in mind, the ICB’s North and West Place Teams have commissioned a survey to be undertaken by Community Action Norfolk (CAN).  It will explore the landscape of available support across West and North Norfolk.  It also seeks to widen understanding of the strengths, challenges and opportunities faced by the VCSE Sector.  Furthermore, it is an opportunity for organisations of all sizes to share their experiences and have their voices heard.

The survey results and accompanying research will be used to: 

  • Develop a more detailed picture of the services delivered by the VCSE Sector.  
  • Develop a better understanding of the gaps to inform future priorities. 
  • Inform stakeholders of the work the VCSE sector does, the factors affecting it and what it feels are the opportunities moving forwards to support greater awareness and understanding. 
  • Support the development of a stronger VCSE Sector in West and North Norfolk, including the identification of VCSE networks to support VCSE Assembly Place based representation. 
 

Your organisation or group does not have to be delivering health services or activities to contribute to this research and make a difference.  We encourage all VCSE organisations operating in West and North Norfolk to take part in this survey, whether large or small, charities or social enterprises, faith or community groups. 

Completing the survey will take about 30 minutes.  There is a ‘save and continue later’ option so you don’t have to complete it all at once.  We know that this is a big ask, but the information you provide is vital in understanding and supporting the landscape we are all working in.  Thank you in advance and do share this with colleagues and partners. 

You can access the survey here until Monday 24th February 2025.   

If you would prefer to share your views verbally, there will be locally run workshops across West and North Norfolk (see below).  You can also talk through the survey 1:1 with a member of the CAN team.  If you are interested in either of these alternative approaches, please contact CAN by email here or call 01362 698216 (this will go to voicemail but leave us a message and we will get back to you). 

In North Norfolk workshops will take place:

  • Wednesday 29th January 13:00 - 15:00 in Holt Community Centre
  • Monday 10th February 13:00 - 15:00 in Rackheath Pavilion
  • Tuesday 18th February 12:30 - 14:30 in North Walsham Community Centre
  • Wednesday 19th February 10:00 - 12:00 in Cromer at Merchants’ Place ​

 

In West Norfolk workshops will take place:

  • Thursday 6th February 12:30 - 14:30 in Swaffham Community Centre
  • Tuesday 11th February 12:30 - 14:30 in Downham Market Town Hall
  • Friday 14th February 10:00 - 12:00 in King's Lynn at West Norfolk Deaf Association
  • Monday 24th February 12:30 - 14:30 in Hunstanton Town Hall