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King's Lynn and West Norfolk History Festival: 22nd October – 1st November

23 Oct, 2020by Steve NunnArts and culture, Children and young people, Event, Heritage, Members Events, News Article, Press Release, Support for organisations and communities, Volunteering, West Norfolk

A festival of events celebrating West Norfolk’s remarkable history is happening during this half term week.

Constructionarium Re-open

23 Oct, 2020by Clare Fiander

Community Action Norfolk are sharing this from Constructionarium Ltd.  Please contact them directly with any queries. 

Conflicts of interest - and how to deal with them

23 Oct, 2020by Steve NunnConsultation, Economy and enterprise, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Planning, doing and learning, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities

A problem that inevitably arises for charities of all types is conflict of interest. In this article we will look at being aware of it, how to avoid it, and how to resolve it when it happens. 

Covid Guidance for Norwich

19 Oct, 2020by Clare FianderCovid-19 Updates, Norwich

As leaders and members of the city’s resident, community, faith and voluntary groups we’re very aware of the trusted place you hold for Norwich residents and we’d like you ask for your help in ensuring that, as cases here increase, people have access to the right information and support to keep them safe.

Heating oil, fuel poverty… and a request

17 Oct, 2020by Steve NunnBreckland, Broadland, Great Yarmouth, Health and social care, Housing, Knowledge Base, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Older people, Rurality, South Norfolk, Support for organisations and communities, West Norfolk

Many Norfolk households and businesses in off-gas areas are burdened with the added element of the unregulated prices of heating oil. A few weeks ago we asked for your help in raising awareness of ThinkingFuel, our collective heating oil buying scheme. And we’d like to say a big thank you to those of who have published the article we supplied or have shared posters and flyers. If you haven’t already shared the message, we should be most grateful if you would. Details of how you can help can be found below.

Community groups working together at Wells-next-the-Sea

16 Oct, 2020by Steve NunnCase Study, Covid-19 VCSE Story, Health and social care, News Article, Volunteering

The COVID-19 lockdown in in March triggered a fast and effective response from key community groups in and around the Wells area.  

Norfolk County Council's response to latest government COVID-19 measures

14 Oct, 2020by Steve NunnChildren and young people, Consultation, Covid-19 Updates, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Health and social care, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Mental health, News Article, Older people, Planning, doing and learning, Press Release

In light of the resurgence of the pandemic and the government’s newly introduced three-tier measures, Norfolk County Council leaders are planning ahead for an uncertain winter.

Join Our Team! Finance and Administration Officer

12 Oct, 2020by Anonymous (not verified)

Community Action Norfolk are looking for a Finance and Administration Officer to join our team.

You will be at the heart of our work supporting charities and voluntary sector organisations across Norfolk. This is a particularly critical time as we celebrate the huge contribution made by communities during the Covid-19 pandemic whilst looking to respond to different challenges ahead.

Public health in Norfolk – understanding its importance and how it works

09 Oct, 2020by Steve NunnEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Equality and diversity, Health and social care, Housing, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Mental health, News Article, Older people, Reports & Evidence, Support for organisations and communities

The health of people in our communities faces a variety of complex and linked challenges, such as the increase in people living with chronic and long-term illness linked to our ageing population and addressing health inequalities. This article emphasises the importance of partnership, which is reflected in CAN’s commitment to working with partners in ensuring fair outcomes for everyone - regardless of where they live or who they are in Norfolk
 

Mattishall Volunteer Hub – supporting the vulnerable in the community

08 Oct, 2020by Steve NunnBreckland, Case Study, Covid-19 VCSE Story, Health and social care, News Article, Older people, Rurality, Support for organisations and communities, Volunteering

We often feature articles about the inspiring initiatives happening in response to Covid-19. Except they don’t just happen – they’re the result of innovative, often spontaneous efforts by local individuals who see a need in their community.  Mattishall Volunteer Hub (MVH) began life in the very first week of the lockdown in response to the Coronavirus pandemic and is still going strong.

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