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Save Money. Save Time. Join ThinkingFuel Today

03 Jul, 2025by Julie GibsonInformation, advice and guidance

If you use heating oil, you know how time-consuming and costly it can be to find the best price. ThinkingFuel, Community Action Norfolk’s free community oil buying scheme, makes it easier and more affordable by bringing people together to buy in bulk. By joining, you benefit from expert-negotiated prices, hassle-free ordering, and flexible payment options — all designed to save you time, money, and stress.

A Small Village Hall Making a Big Change! Barton Bendish Goes Green

02 Jul, 2025by Caitlin MackayEnergy Case Studies, West Norfolk

Barton Bendish Village Hall has been on a steady path towards sustainability for several years now. It all started with a full renovation of the aging building.  At the time, the Hall had rotten floorboards, outdated heating, and poor-quality windows.  This spring marked a major milestone, when 18 west-facing solar panels and an 8-kilowatt battery were installed, thanks to funding from the West Norfolk Go Green Grant.  

250 free online fundraising packs available

01 Jul, 2025by Julie GibsonFunding

Whatever your fundraising goals are, the team at easyfundraising can help you get there. This month, they are offering 250 exclusive online fundraising packs to community organisations in our area.

Apply Now: Platinum Jubilee Village Halls Fund 2025

06 Jun, 2025by Julie Gibson

Grants up to £75,000 to support larger improvement projects to rural community buildings in England such as full refits and extensions.

10 Years of CAN: Supporting Communities Through Change

02 Jun, 2025by Julie GibsonEditorial, Comment and Opinion

Changing Times: The Evolving Voluntary Sector and Its Impact.

Over the past decade, Community Action Norfolk (CAN) has been a steady hand through major changes in the voluntary sector. As the needs of communities have grown and the way organisations work has evolved, CAN has helped local groups adapt, grow, and thrive.

Get a share of free unrestricted funding this summer

01 Jun, 2025by Julie GibsonFunding

Groups in our area have received a share of over £3.5m in unrestricted funding so far this year, raised for free from volunteers and supporters doing their normal online shopping. 

How Charities Are Tackling Digital Exclusion in 2025

27 May, 2025by Julie GibsonEditorial, Comment and Opinion

Digital access is essential in today’s world, but many people still face barriers getting online. From rural blackspots to limited digital skills, the challenges are real.

Save Money and Time with ThinkingFuel – Your Community Oil Buying Scheme

26 May, 2025by Julie GibsonEditorial, Comment and Opinion

ThinkingFuel is Community Action Norfolk’s free heating oil buying scheme, designed to help households, community groups, and businesses across Norfolk save money and time. 
By ordering together, our members benefit from competitive prices, expert support, and hassle-free service.

Join the Call: Demand a Social Security System That Covers Life’s Essentials

23 May, 2025by Julie GibsonEditorial, Comment and Opinion

Trussell Trust food banks – including those here in Norfolk – are uniting to urge MPs to take action on social security. They’re organising an open letter calling for benefits to be set at a level that ensures everyone can afford life’s essentials, like food, heating, and hygiene.

Funding opportunity from NIHR Research Support Service (RSS)

22 May, 2025by Julie GibsonFunding

Public Health Grassroots Awards are personal, short-term (typically 3–6 months) awards for colleagues in local authorities, non-NHS providers, or voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) delivering services on behalf of a local authority.

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