With Senedd and local elections approaching in May, the Charity Commission is reminding charities of their responsibilities when campaigning and engaging in political activity.
The Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk are are asking anyone who might own a parcel of land suitable for development to respond to a ‘call for sites’ consultation.
Local voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations play a crucial role in bringing people together, strengthening trust and supporting communities through change. Drawing on national insight from NAVCA, this article explores why local infrastructure matters and what it means for VCSE groups working across Norfolk — from reducing isolation to creating spaces where people feel connected, heard and supported.
During 2025, community groups and voluntary organisations using easyfundraising benefitted from over £700,000 in completely free, unrestricted funding. All thanks to their network of volunteers and other local supporters simply shopping online.
Towns across the country can now apply to become the first UK Town of Culture. With 11 weeks to apply, the competition is open to small, medium and large towns, with the winner delivering a vibrant cultural programme.
Since our earlier article in September 2025, the proposed changes to charity accounting and reporting have moved on significantly. What was previously under consultation has now been confirmed, with new rules and thresholds set to come into force from 2026. This update focuses on what has changed since then, what has now been decided, and what VCSE organisations should expect as they prepare for the next phase of charity reporting.
In January 2026, several significant developments in UK employment law were highlighted for employers to be aware of. These stem largely from the Employment Rights Act 2025, which received Royal Assent in December 2025 and begins a phased reform of employment rights over the next two years.