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Big Switch and Save - helping consumers make genuine savings on their electrcity and gas bills

16 Apr, 2020by Steve NunnEquality and diversity, Housing, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, Press Release, Rurality, West Norfolk

It's estimated that, during the Coronavirus pandemic, UK households are spending an extra 25 per-cent on their electrcity usage and an additional 17 per-cent on gas.   Now is a good time to seriously look at switching energy provider to get  a better deal.

How is Norfolk’s VCSE sector managing the COVID-19 scenario?

16 Apr, 2020by Steve NunnArts and culture, Breckland, Broadland, Case Study, Children and young people, Consultation, Economy and enterprise, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Great Yarmouth, Health and social care, Heritage, Housing, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Planning, doing and learning, Reports & Evidence, Rurality, South Norfolk, Support for organisations and communities, VCSE Sector Leadership Group, West Norfolk

We would appreciate your help in completing two key surveys, one or both of which may be relevant to your work scenario:

One survey helps us assess how the county’s voluntary, community and social enetrprise groups and organsiations are coping. The other is aimed specifically at community buildings and village halls.

Advice for informal voluntary groups to help protect volunteers and public

08 Apr, 2020by Steve NunnBreckland, Broadland, Economy and enterprise, Great Yarmouth, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Planning, doing and learning, Press Release, Rurality, South Norfolk, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities, Training, Volunteering, West Norfolk

This information is designed for informal voluntary groups, to help them maintain the safety of the volunteers they are managing during the COVID-19 crisis, as well as those they are trying to help.

COVID-19 : essential information for village and community halls

03 Apr, 2020by Steve NunnArts and culture, Breckland, Broadland, Economy and enterprise, Funding, Great Yarmouth, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Planning, doing and learning, Press Release, Rurality, South Norfolk, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities, Volunteering, West Norfolk

Village halls and community buildings are facing particular challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. We have compiled some helpful – and essential – information.

Don't forget the food banks...

24 Mar, 2020by Steve NunnBreckland, Broadland, Children and young people, Funding, Great Yarmouth, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, South Norfolk, Support for organisations and communities, West Norfolk

Don’t forget the food banks – they are needed now more than ever! Read what the Trussell Trust is doing now amidst the Coronavirus pandemic.

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.

Has your community or voluntary group reduced its carbon footprint? Tell us about it!

10 Mar, 2020by Steve NunnArts and culture, Case Study, Consultation, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Members Events, News Article, Planning, doing and learning

Has your community or voluntary group reduced its carbon footprint? Tell us about it! 

The end of the financial year approaches… how are your finances?

03 Mar, 2020by Steve NunnConsultation, Economy and enterprise, Funding, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, Planning, doing and learning, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities, Training, VCSE Sector Leadership Group

It isn’t easy to manage finances in small VCSE organisations. Few can afford a dedicated finance director, so some useful guidance might not go amiss.

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.

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