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Digital Inclusion Action Plan

In an era where digital connectivity is integral to daily life, the UK government has introduced the Digital Inclusion Action Plan: First Steps, aiming to bridge the digital divide and ensure equitable access to technology for all citizens. ​

Ørsted’s Spring 2025 Community Benefit Funds Newsletter is now available!

Ørsted’s Spring 2025 Community Benefit Funds Newsletter is now available!

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust leadership structure update

We are sharing this on behalf of the Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust.

"We have recently introduced a new leadership structure which saw us replace our care groups with five new localities at the start of 2025. The move will make it easier for us to collaborate for the benefit of our service users and deliver consistent, high-quality care in the places where people live, work and access services."

West Norfolk endorses three-unitary model for Local Government Reorganisation

The Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk has voted on its preferred model for Local Government Reorganisation in Norfolk.

Charity regulator warns about fraudulent letters sent on its behalf

Charity Commission warns charities about fraudulent messages recently sent to charities and trustees.

CAN Turns Ten! Our Story So Far

On 1st April 2015, Community Action Norfolk (CAN) was formed through the merger of Norfolk Rural Community Council and West Norfolk Voluntary Community Action, combining their expertise to strengthen support for Norfolk’s voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector.

Have your say on proposed changes to NHS services in Norfolk and Waveney

NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (the ICB) are currently exploring ways in which they can make sure that as much of the budget as possible is spent on frontline care, so are looking at ways they can improve people’s health and work more efficiently.

Keeping UK Charity Meetings and Webinars Safe from Online Harm

AI bots are becoming more advanced, and online attacks on charity events are on the rise. These attacks can be targeted or completely random, and some bots can now bypass common security measures. The biggest dangers are not knowing the risks and not taking action – read our practical, easy-to-follow advice to protect your charity’s online events and ensure AI tools are used securely.

Rate Relief in West Norfolk

Several Halls in West Norfolk have received letters from the Revenues Department at the Borough Council of Kings Lynn & West Norfolk, with a request that they applications for Small Business Rates Relief to be completed, to replace the Mandatory Charity Relief that they are currently in receipt of. We know that this has caused some concern as the government has made clear its intention to review the current Rates Reliefs. We have spoken to the Non-domestic Rates Team to understand the reason for this.

Disappearing rural banks spark Westminster debate

Recent discussions in Parliament have shed light on the serious impact of bank closures in rural areas. The debate highlighted how these closures hit rural communities much harder than urban ones. MPs stressed the need for a "rural proofing" approach to banking, recognising that towns and villages face unique challenges compared to cities.

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