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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.

How Secure Rural Homes Support Children’s Education

09 May, 2025by Caitlin MackayChildren and young people, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Housing

 

We all know how important it is for children to have a safe, stable place to call home. But a recent report by the Children’s Commissioner has put that into sharp focus - showing just how much housing instability can affect children’s education. And in rural areas, where these issues are often hidden, the impact can be even greater.

New Fund Launched to Help More People Get Involved in Volunteering

06 May, 2025by Julie GibsonFunding, Volunteering

The Get Involved Innovation Fund offers grants of up to £7,500 to charities and community groups in Norfolk and Waveney. It’s designed to support new and creative projects that help people who face extra barriers — including adults with learning disabilities, neurodivergent or autistic people, and young people in or leaving care — take their first steps into volunteering. 

Research involvement opportunity

06 May, 2025by Julie GibsonConsultation, Health and social care

We have been asked to share an opportunity to get involved in shaping research priorities in same day and urgent care research by the Norfolk & Waveney ICB. 

Brancaster Village Hall’s Journey to Energy Efficiency

06 May, 2025by Caitlin MackayEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Energy Case Studies, West Norfolk

When rising energy costs threatened the future of Brancaster Village Hall, the local community took matters into their own hands. Discover how this small Norfolk village hall transformed into a model of sustainability.

Your organisation could receive one of five £1,000 funding pots

01 May, 2025by Julie GibsonFunding

Tesco and our partner easyfundraising have come together again to give a little help to good causes in our area.

Ten Years of CAN: Strategic aims, then and now

01 May, 2025by Caitlin MackayEditorial, Comment and Opinion

A look back at Community Action Norfolk’s strategic journey over the past decade – how our aims have evolved and how we’ve grown as an organisation.

Rural Voices in a New Era of Development

28 Apr, 2025by Caitlin MackayHousing, Information, advice and guidance

The Government’s recent announcement of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill is being hailed as the start of the “biggest building boom” in a generation. With an aim to deliver 1.5 million new homes and fast-track key infrastructure projects across the UK, the Bill promises sweeping changes to the way developments both urban and rural take shape.

Norfolk Neighbourhood Watch

14 Apr, 2025by Caitlin MackayInformation, advice and guidance, Staying safe and legal

Norfolk Neighbourhood Watch is part of the largest volunteer-led crime prevention charity in the UK with over 2.3 Million members working in communities to support them to feel safer and more resilient places to live.

"We’ve raised nearly £800 for free!"

08 Apr, 2025by Caitlin MackayFunding

Are you looking for a fundraising idea that’s easy and sustainable? Caroline, from a community transport provider has shared why they think easyfundraising is a great way to raise money easily and for free.

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