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Saving water: the forecast is less rain, more people

24 Jun, 2020by Steve NunnInformation, advice and guidance

East Anglia is one of the driest regions of the UK, receiving about one-third less rainfall than the average for the rest of England; we actually get less rain than some areas of Spain! Here at CAN we help promote Anglian Water's awareness-raising campaigns.

One less lonely voice is a triumph – combatting social isolation

18 Jun, 2020by Steve NunnEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Health and social care, Knowledge Base, Mental health, News Article, Support for organisations and communities

Loneliness Awareness Week (15th to 19th June) is highlighting one of the great social scourges of our modern society.  Community Action Norfolk is at the forefront of combating social isolation across our county, with a range of projects encouraging and enabling individuals to become involved in activities in their local communities.  

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

10 Mar, 2020by Steve NunnEditorial, Comment and Opinion, News Article, Planning, doing and learning

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

Village Hall Improvement Grants – 100% success rate with CAN!

12 Feb, 2020by Steve NunnCase Study, Funding, News Article, North Norfolk, Rurality, Sports, play and physical activity, Support for organisations and communities, West Norfolk

There are around 10,000 village halls across England and many are crucially important to local communities, but their upkeep and improvements cost money. 

Riverlands Survey - We want to know what people like to do in and around rivers

16 Dec, 2019by Anonymous (not verified)

We want to know what people like to do in and around rivers, what they might like to do and what could be stopping them from getting involved. Whether you are by the river everyday or have never been near one please help us by completing our survey by clicking here

Election candidates urged to commit to fairer rural policies

18 Nov, 2019by Steve NunnEconomy and enterprise, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Equality and diversity, Information, advice and guidance, News Article, Planning, doing and learning, Press Release

 The Rural Coalition is calling on prospective Parliamentary Candidates and their political parties to commit to delivering fairer funding for rural areas following the election on 12 December.

Sing Your Heart Out goes CIO!

31 Oct, 2019by Steve NunnArts and culture, Support for organisations and communities

An award-winning group of music workshops has worked with Community Action Norfolk (CAN) to successfully register with the Charity Commission as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO).

5 problems with broadband and mobile coverage in rural areas - MPs speak out

07 Oct, 2019by Steve NunnCase Study, Economy and enterprise, News Article, Reports & Evidence, Rurality

MPs on the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee have highlighted the impact poor broadband and mobile continues to have on rural communities and businesses.

Free ATMs essential for rural and small town communities

07 Oct, 2019by Steve NunnEconomy and enterprise, Housing, News Article, Reports & Evidence

Free-to-use ATMs (Automated Teller Machines) have been disappearing from rural communities and small towns for some time, along with bank branches moving out.

Social Prescribing - supporting people in finding non-clinical solutions to life's problems

03 Sep, 2019by Steve NunnCase Study, Health and social care, Mental health, Press Release

Social Prescribing is a way of GPs and other health care professionals helping patients find non-clinical solutions to their health issues. Some encouraging examples are emerging in Breckland and West Norfolk, the areas covered by CAN.

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