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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.

Why Housing and Health Go Hand-in-Hand in Our Rural Communities

19 May, 2025by Julie GibsonEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Housing

A new report from Crisis and Health Equals lays bare the health impacts of unaffordable housing. 

HMRC’s New Plan to Work Better with the VCSE Sector

16 May, 2025by Caitlin MackayInformation, advice and guidance

There’s good news on the horizon for charities, community groups, and social enterprises. HMRC has launched its Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Action Plan for 2025 - 2026, and it’s all about making procurement fairer, simpler, and more inclusive.

Government response to local government restructuring under review.

12 May, 2025by Julie GibsonBreckland, Broadland, Great Yarmouth, Information, advice and guidance, North Norfolk, Norwich, West Norfolk

The Government has responded to a joint proposal for the reorganisation of local government in Norfolk, which will be examined in detail over the coming days.

Princess Anne's urgent call for Rural Housing Action at RHE Conference

11 May, 2025by Julie GibsonEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Housing

Key stakeholders attended the 2025 Rural Housing Conference to support urgent action on the rural housing crisis. With rising prices and limited affordable homes, the event highlighted the vital role of Rural Housing Enablers and the need for long-term investment to secure thriving rural communities.

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