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A banking blackout for charities? Why a collective voice is important

22 Jun, 2026by Steve NunnEconomy and enterprise, Knowledge Base

Nationally it appears that tighter banking restrictions coupled with a sustained period of financial inactivity due to the pandemic has led to a change in banking practice in relation to charity banking services provided to VCSE groups and organisations. 

“Martyn’s Law”: The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill and Community Buildings

22 Jun, 2026by Julie GibsonInformation, advice and guidance, Staying safe and legal

We have been receiving a lot of queries from charities and Parish Councils with community buildings and spaces with a capacity of over 200, as they are concerned about the potential impact of Martyn's Law.  Here, we explain a little bit about what it is, what the potential impacts are and what is happening with it. 

Companies House Accounts Filing Changes: What Your Organisation Needs to Know

18 Jun, 2026by Julie GibsonInformation, advice and guidance

Are you ready for the upcoming Companies House filing changes? Find out what the new rules mean for your organisation, what action you may need to take, and how to prepare ahead of the April 2028 deadline.

Supporting Older People Before They Reach Crisis Point

16 Jun, 2026by Julie GibsonInformation, advice and guidance

A new parliamentary report has highlighted concerns that increasing pressures on GP services are reducing opportunities for preventative care for older people living with frailty. The findings reinforce the importance of identifying support needs early and helping people maintain their health, wellbeing and independence. 

Why Transport Matters in Rural Areas

16 Jun, 2026by Julie GibsonInformation, advice and guidance, Transport and service access

Good transport links help people access jobs, healthcare, education and vital services, yet many rural communities continue to face significant challenges when it comes to getting around. As Better Transport Week 2026 highlights the importance of connecting people and places, we look at why reliable, affordable and accessible transport matters so much for rural Norfolk and communities across the UK.

The Village Halls Inspiration Awards 2026

09 Jun, 2026by Julie GibsonInformation, advice and guidance

The Inspiration Awards are organised by The Village Halls Podcast and proudly sponsored by Allied Westminster. They were created to recognise and celebrate the outstanding work taking place in village halls across the UK — from innovation, resilience and community impact to volunteer dedication, inclusion, fundraising, governance, sustainability and the many ways halls continue to sit at the heart of rural life.

Rural Communities Invited to Share Views on Resilience and Off-Grid Heating

09 Jun, 2026by Julie Gibson

How resilient are rural communities when faced with rising energy costs and limited access to essential services? A new call for evidence from the Rural Services Network, on behalf of the APPG for Rural Services, aims to gather experiences from people living and working in rural areas to help inform future policy and support for off-grid households.

Have your say on the new WorkWell support service

08 Jun, 2026by Julie GibsonConsultation, Health and social care

WorkWell is a new service that NHS Norfolk and Suffolk are designing that will offer early, personalised support to help people stay in work, return to work, or move closer to employment. This includes help with health, confidence, workplace adjustments, skills, and community connections.

They want to hear from people with lived experience in their latest survey.

Key Findings from the Patient Experience Survey: May 2026

08 Jun, 2026by Julie GibsonHealth and social care, Information, advice and guidance

Every year the Patients Association hears from patients about their experience of the NHS. Behind every statistic in this report is a person, with a delayed diagnosis, a cancelled procedure or a medical appointment where nobody asked the patient what mattered. 

New Climate Report Warns Heat, Flooding and Drought Could Change Life in the UK.

05 Jun, 2026by Julie GibsonInformation, advice and guidance

We all talk about Climate Change, but do we really understand the implications? A new report examines how climate change is expected to affect us and explores how it will impact our lives over the coming years.

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