Established to support the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector in West Norfolk, the West Norfolk VCSE Hub has become a valuable forum for collaboration between organisations and the sharing of best practices. The West Norfolk VCSE Hub aims to facilitate the following:
The Government has recently removed VAT on the installation of certain energy-saving materials for buildings used solely for a relevant charitable purpose.
The following information aims to help trustees make the best decision for their charity, by reminding them of the starting presumption under the law, whilst clarifying that other choices can be made so long as it is justified.
Only a fraction of rural local planning authorities (17%) have made use of Rural Exception Sites, a mechanism introduced to boost the supply of affordable housing in rural areas, according to new research by University College London (UCL) on behalf of the Rural Housing Network.
In one of the driest regions in the UK where water conservation is paramount, CAN works closely with Anglian Water to deliver water saving ideas to the community of Norfolk.
Living in a large rural county presents unique challenges, especially for the most vulnerable in our communities. However, through collaboration with our partners, we are actively working to find innovative and inclusive solutions. Our goal is to ensure fair outcomes for everyone, regardless of their location or personal circumstances.
The government has shared early plans to update the Equality Act 2010 to keep intact the discrimination protections we have enjoyed from EU law even after Brexit.
In an ever-changing world dominated by technological advancements, the question we are asking is whether Artificial Intelligence (AI) has a place in charities.
New laws came into force on 26th October 2023 to speed up the planning system, hold developers to account, cut bureaucracy, and encourage more councils to put in place plans to enable the building of new homes.