How flexible is your approach to fundraising? We know that for many of our organisations, funding is a lead priority, and when a project or target is set, it can be tempting to immediately look for ways to access significant funds, quickly. But this month, we’re urging our members to think flexibly when it comes to funding and recognise the potential of combining grant funding, or other fundraising, with easyfundraising.
The Environment Agency has released updated data for the National Flood Risk Assessment (NaFRA) and introduced a new National Coastal Erosion Risk Map (NCERM). These updates provide a more accurate representation of flood and coastal erosion risks across England, with potential changes in risk levels for some homes and businesses.
Local government restructuring may streamline services but raises concerns about funding delays and local representation, with rural communities facing ongoing financial disparities.
It’s a title no city wants, but Norwich has been ranked as the UK’s 10th coldest and dampest housing hotspot, with 14% of residents living in substandard conditions.
A study has shed light on the worst areas for mobile phone signal in Norfolk, revealing significant connectivity challenges in the county's rural communities. Conducted by Streetwave as part of a Norfolk County Council led project, the study mapped network coverage across the county, highlighting areas of ‘poor’ and ‘essential’ signal and identifying mobile signal ‘notspots’ - places with little or no mobile or Wi-Fi coverage.
Norfolk, like much of the UK, continues to face challenges stemming from the ongoing energy crisis. Rising energy costs have significantly impacted both individual households and the Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector within the county.
The UK housing crisis has a continued presence in our headlines, and rural communities are among those feeling the strain the most. These rural areas are facing a growing affordability gap, leaving many residents struggling to find suitable housing. Our Rural Housing Enabler (RHE) Ollie Brice plays a crucial role in addressing these challenges by promoting and developing affordable housing in areas where it’s needed most.
New powers have been handed to Ofsted to crack down on exploitative children's care providers and transparency is to be increased around their finances.