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The cost of living in a rural area

02 Mar, 2020by Steve NunnEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Equality and diversity, Knowledge Base, Mental health, News Article, Press Release, Reports & Evidence, Rurality, Transport and service access

People living in rural areas are having to spend thousands more on household essentials such as groceries, electricity and petrol 

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’. 

What do HS2 and Norfolk have in common?

18 Feb, 2020by Steve NunnConsultation, Economy and enterprise, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Knowledge Base, News Article, Press Release, Reports & Evidence, Rurality, Transport and service access

On Channel 4 News on 11th February, presenter Cathy Newman interviewed Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands, following the government’s decision to forge ahead with HS2. But what's the connection with Norfolk?

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

12 Feb, 2020by Steve NunnArts and culture, Breckland, Broadland, Case Study, Consultation, Funding, Great Yarmouth, Heritage, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Planning, doing and learning, Press Release, Rurality, South Norfolk, 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. 

Breckland announces new empty home strategy

06 Feb, 2020by Steve NunnBreckland, Economy and enterprise, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Equality and diversity, Housing, Knowledge Base, Press Release, Rurality

Breckland Council has announced a new Empty Homes support programme to help bring long-term residential properties back into use.

Trust matters - how the public sees charities

04 Feb, 2020by Steve NunnBreckland, Broadland, Children and young people, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Great Yarmouth, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Planning, doing and learning, Press Release, Reports & Evidence, South Norfolk, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities, VCSE Sector Leadership Group, West Norfolk

‘Trust matters.’ The first two words in the introduction to the Charity Commission’s report ‘Trust in Charities’.   In the light of the emergence of corruption and scandal in some large national and international charities, many managers and staff in the third sector are rightly concerned about how the public views them and the way they work.

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.

What's happening at your village hall or community venue?

23 Jan, 2020by Steve NunnArts and culture, Breckland, Broadland, Children and young people, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Event, Great Yarmouth, Knowledge Base, Members Events, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Press Release, Rurality, South Norfolk, Sports, play and physical activity, Support for organisations and communities, Volunteering, West Norfolk

There are around 10,000 village and community halls across England. They’re key elements in local communities, providing a space for social events, fitness sessions, education and a host of other benefits. Around 450 such venues can be found across Norfolk, and at CAN we’re out there helping many of them with advice on funding, governance, project management and trustee training.

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