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Use ‘features and benefits’ to communicate your impact

15 Mar, 2021by Anonymous (not verified)Information, advice and guidance, Support for organisations and communities

Knowing the difference you make is absolutely critical for voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations of all types.  ‘Feature - benefit’ statements can be a helpful way to communicate it.

For charities, using your resources in the best way possible to help your beneficiaries is a core governance requirement. Understanding how you are benefiting them, and the scale of that benefit is a key component of doing this.

The 2021 Census – and why it’s important for the VCSE sector

15 Mar, 2021by Steve NunnConsultation, Information, advice and guidance, News Article

The UK’s Census takes place on Sunday 21st March.  It’s a snapshot of everyone in the UK, all on one day.  

Strumpshaw Community Hall – launching in lockdown and looking to the future

12 Mar, 2021by Steve NunnBroadland, Case Study, Covid-19 VCSE Story, News Article, Rurality

Village and community halls everywhere have felt keenly the impact of COVID-19 on their ability to provide social and recreational events. For many the ongoing lack of income has presented a tangible financial crisis. How much more so then, for a brand-new community hall, whose planned launch coincided with the first pandemic lockdown in March 2020? 

Contacting Elected Representatives

05 Mar, 2021by Anonymous (not verified)Equality and diversity, Support for organisations and communities

Your elected representatives should take an interest in what is going on in your community and the issues you are facing.  

Making elected representatives aware of your activities and the issues you and your beneficiaries face, is an important part of your overall approach to communications.  

Updated guidance: COVID ‘Road Map’ advice relating to village halls and community buildings

04 Mar, 2021by Steve NunnCovid-19 Updates, News Article, Planning, doing and learning, Support for organisations and communities

ACRE has issued new information to help village and community halls get to grips with the latest announcements about the lifting of national lockdown restrictions. 


 

The Feed: preventing poverty, hunger and homelessness during Covid - and beyond

27 Feb, 2021by Steve NunnCase Study, Covid-19 VCSE Story, Health and social care, Norwich

The Feed is a not-for-profit social enterprise providing catering services, with a very clear mission to prevent poverty, hunger and homelessness in Norwich.  

Additions to the COVID-19 Shielding List

25 Feb, 2021by Clare FianderCovid-19 Updates

Additional people have been identified as being at higher risk of adverse outcomes from Covid-19 based on research over the past year.

NHS Complaints Advocacy – resolving concerns about medical treatment received

24 Feb, 2021by Steve NunnHealth and social care, Information, advice and guidance

Our National Health Service is still rated best in the developed world for safety, affordability and efficiency, according to the US-based Commonwealth Fund. But very occasionally – and it’s around one-tenth of one per-cent of all patient cases - something goes wrong and need resolving.

Norfolk and Waveney on track to offer a vaccination to top four priority groups most vulnerable to COVID-19

23 Feb, 2021by Clare FianderEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Press Release

Norfolk and Waveney is on track to offer a vaccination to priority groups most vulnerable to coronavirus (COVID-19) and to vaccinate all those that come forward for their first dose by next week.

Could you be HOPE After Suicide Loss's next Fundraiser?

18 Feb, 2021by Clare FianderVolunteering

Role Description: The role requires the Fundraiser to identify suitable funding streams that will support the work of HOPE in meeting its objectives. As Fundraiser you will use your expertise and networks to complete funding submissions, monitoring and end of grant reports. This role underpins the work of the charity and is critical to supporting vulnerable people through the trauma of suicide loss.

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