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Norfolk Assistance Scheme support for the digitally excluded

08 Dec, 2020by Clare FianderCovid-19 Updates

Reconditioned laptops, access to wifi, broadband dongles are just some of the items being distributed to families like you unable to access the internet during the Coronavirus pandemic

West Norfolk VCSE Hub meeting 8th December

03 Dec, 2020by Steve NunnChildren and young people, Event, Health and social care, Housing, Members Events, News Article, Planning, doing and learning, Support for organisations and communities, VCSE Sector Leadership Group, West Norfolk

The next West Norfolk VCSE Hub Meeting takes place on Tuesday 8th December 2020 between 10:30 and 12:00 on the platform Microsoft Teams. 

Charity Commission’s ‘quick and easy’ guides to assist trustees

03 Dec, 2020by Steve NunnInformation, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, Planning, doing and learning, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities, Volunteering

Further to our article last month about Trustees’ Week here, we are taking a look at the Charity Commission’s new ‘5 minute’ guidelines.

Dereham Men's Shed - the road to becoming a charity

29 Nov, 2020by Steve NunnArts and culture, Breckland, Case Study, Health and social care, Mental health, News Article, Older people, Sports, play and physical activity, Support for organisations and communities

There are definite benefits to registering as a charity, not least of which is credibility when applying to potential funders. Making your case to the Charity Commission needs to be done in an organised and planned way. 

Help in constructively negotiating a complaint about an NHS service

29 Nov, 2020by Steve NunnHealth and social care, Information, advice and guidance, Mental health, News Article

The commitment, dedication and resilience of front-line staff throughout the COVID-19 pandemic is universally acknowledged and respected. It’s very rare that something goes wrong but, when it does, it needs resolving for the sakes of all involved – patients, families and professionals. 

Safeguarding and Village Halls

25 Nov, 2020by Steve NunnChildren and young people, Equality and diversity, Health and social care, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, Older people, Planning, doing and learning, Sports, play and physical activity, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities

The organisers of activities and events are responsible for ensuring people’s safety and wellbeing during their time there, but it doesn’t mean the village hall volunteers and staff are absolved from responsibility. it’s helpful to have a closer look at why it’s especially important for hall committees to have the right policies and procedures in place.  

Hanworth Memorial Hall - and keeping your eggs in separate baskets…

20 Nov, 2020by Steve NunnCase Study, Economy and enterprise, Funding, Heritage, Information, advice and guidance, News Article, North Norfolk, Planning, doing and learning, Rurality, Support for organisations and communities

At CAN we help and support a great many community projects to find the funding they need to make their vision a reality. Finding the right funder can be a minefield, and a complex process that takes time and commitment.  

Survey sets out to find out how Norfolk is really doing this winter

20 Nov, 2020by Clare FianderConsultation

The Norfolk Community Foundation is asking people in the county to share their experiences of living through Covid-19 by taking part in a short online survey.  

UK Cervical Cancer launch Norfolk project with resources for local groups

19 Nov, 2020by Clare FianderHealth and social care

UK Cervical Cancer, a local charity which is committed to preventing suffering and death from cervical cancer, by any person, anywhere and in particular those who are disadvantaged and deprived. Our major challenge is raising awareness of the effects of cervical cancer and  what can be done to prevent it and we are  starting a special project in Norfolk where there are over 52 cases of cervical cancer and roughly 16 deaths a year, which could be prevented. We are launching our “Norfolk Project”, 

UK Cervical Cancer launch Norfolk project with resources for local groups

19 Nov, 2020by Clare FianderHealth and social care

UK Cervical Cancer, a local charity which is committed to preventing suffering and death from cervical cancer, by any person, anywhere and in particular those who are disadvantaged and deprived. Our major challenge is raising awareness of the effects of cervical cancer and  what can be done to prevent it and we are  starting a special project in Norfolk where there are over 52 cases of cervical cancer and roughly 16 deaths a year, which could be prevented. We are launching our “Norfolk Project”, 

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