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Annual General Meetings (AGMs) and COVID-19 – can we postpone?

09 Jul, 2020by Steve NunnEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Event, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Planning, doing and learning, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities

The short answer is, yes, you can postpone your AGM in the present circumstances. The government and Charity Commission recognise this and offer precise advice on how to go about postponing or cancelling AGMs and other critical meetings.

Returning to public fundraising: new guidance from the Fundraising Regulator and Chartered Institute of Fundraising

02 Jul, 2020by Steve NunnEconomy and enterprise, Funding, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, Planning, doing and learning, Reports & Evidence, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities

The Fundraising Regulator and Chartered Institute of Fundraising have recently published two new items of guidance to help charities’ fundraising.

Charities making donations to other VCSE organisations. Can we do that?

26 Jun, 2020by Steve NunnCase Study, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Funding, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, Planning, doing and learning, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities, Training

Many charities across Norfolk have recently received donations in response to the pandemic.  We have received several enquiries from trustees asking if they can make donations to help community support groups and local charities which are helping vulnerable local people through the Coronavirus crisis. 

Back to normal? Returning to the regular work environment – webinars for VCSE organisations - 12th and 15th June

10 Jun, 2020by Steve NunnBreckland, Consultation, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, North Norfolk, Planning, doing and learning, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities, Training, VCSE Sector Leadership Group, West Norfolk

CAN is hosting two Zoom webinars to discuss the practical issues to consider when returning to offices and other working environments. The first, this Friday, 12th June, is aimed at voluntary organisations and community groups based and operating in West Norfolk. The webinar will be repeated on Monday 15th June for organisations in North Norfolk.  

Good Neighbour Response Schemes in action - a close-knit community gets closer still

05 Jun, 2020by Steve NunnBreckland, Case Study, Health and social care, News Article, Planning, doing and learning, Press Release, Rurality, Support for organisations and communities, Volunteering

Like many Norfolk parishes, Great Hockham is a close-knit community – and has become even more so during the Coronavirus pandemic. Community-spirited individuals got together early in the crisis, determined to help and support the vulnerable residents in and around their village.  They contacted CAN via the Parish Council, knowing that through our existing Good Neighbour Scheme network we would be able to offer advice and practical support in setting up a structure, quickly and effectively. 

Planning a funding strategy

28 May, 2020by Steve NunnEconomy and enterprise, Funding, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Planning, doing and learning, Support for organisations and communities

Finding funding to carry out your VCSE organisation’s activities can be stressful - because It’s crucial to your organisation's ability to deliver its services.  But a proper funding strategy will help secure the income needed to run your organisation now and in the future.

Running an effective 'virtual' meeting

14 May, 2020by Steve NunnConsultation, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, Planning, doing and learning, Press Release, Training

Working from home under lockdown has become the ‘new normal’ for many voluntary and community organisations. Many of us are now learning to meet via video-link, and it brings new challenges in running an effective meeting!

 

Charity Commission update on services and operational status

29 Apr, 2020by Steve NunnEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities, VCSE Sector Leadership Group

The Charity Commission is offering guidance on running your charity during the Coronavirus pandemic, with useful information about meetings, postponing AGMs, using reserves and keeping people safe. 

How helpful is the Chancellor's Charity Support Package to rural communities?

23 Apr, 2020by Steve NunnBreckland, Broadland, Consultation, 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, Rurality, South Norfolk, Support for organisations and communities, West Norfolk

CAN is an member of the national ACRE (Action with Communities in Rural England) network.  ACRE is very active at national level in helping formulate government strategies for supporting community groups. Right now ACRE is working with other national charities to help Government get to grips with the impact of Covid-19 on rural people and community organisations throughout England.

National Village and Community Hall survey - deadline extended to 30th April

22 Apr, 2020by Steve NunnConsultation, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Funding, Heritage, Knowledge Base, News Article, Planning, doing and learning, Press Release, Reports & Evidence, Rurality, Sports, play and physical activity, Support for organisations and communities

Norfolk’s hundreds of village halls and community venues are often at the heart of local life and, at this difficult time, it’s more important than ever that their value is realised. The National Village and Community Hall Survey deadline has been extended to 30th April to allow everyone to participate.

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