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King’s Lynn Town Deal Board Chair to Hand Over the Baton

04 Mar, 2024by Caitlin MackayNews Article, West Norfolk

The Chair of the King’s Lynn Town Deal Board, Graham Purkins, is standing down after four years at the helm, providing an opportunity for someone else to take up the role.

A quick and easy way to raise unrestricted funds

04 Mar, 2024by Julie GibsonInformation, advice and guidance

Voluntary organisations in our area have just received a share of £1.6m in easyfundraising donations, meaning they can update their facilities, buy new equipment, and improve their services.
This could be you.......... 

Play Area Equipment Inspection Training

01 Mar, 2024by Caitlin MackayTraining

The course is aimed at helping those responsible for managing play spaces learn how to effectively inspect their play equipment on a regular basis.

Partner Spotlight: Anglian Water and Community Action Norfolk

27 Feb, 2024by Julie GibsonEditorial, Comment and Opinion

In one of the driest regions in the UK where water conservation is paramount, CAN works closely with Anglian Water to deliver water saving ideas to the community of Norfolk. 

Read about our latest venture; A Community Gardening project!

Charity Commission and Electoral Commission chairs share advice for charities engaging in public debate

27 Feb, 2024by Caitlin MackayEconomy and enterprise, Support for organisations and communities

The Charity Commission and Electoral Commission chairs have shared their advice on charities engaging in public debate.

Village Halls Small Grants Fund

21 Feb, 2024by Caitlin MackayFunding, Rurality, Support for organisations and communities

The Village Halls Small Grants Fund provides grants of between £2,000 and £5,000 to help make improvements to rural community buildings in England. 

“Martyn’s Law”: The Draft Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill and Community Buildings

13 Feb, 2024by Clare FianderInformation, advice and guidance, Staying safe and legal

We have been receiving a lot of queries from charities and Parish Councils with community buildings and spaces with a capacity of over 100, as they are concerned about the potential impact of Martyn's Law.  Here, we explain a little bit about what it is, what the potential impacts are and what is happening with it. 

Hornsea 3 Community Fund

12 Feb, 2024by Caitlin MackayEnergy Prices, Funding

Hornsea 3 Community Fund has launched, with £700,000 per year available to support local groups and organisations in the North Norfolk and East Anglia region.

Collaborative Impact: Building a Stronger and Fairer Norfolk.

09 Feb, 2024by Julie GibsonInformation, advice and guidance

Living in a large rural county presents unique challenges, especially for the most vulnerable in our communities. However, through collaboration with our partners, we are actively working to find innovative and inclusive solutions. Our goal is to ensure fair outcomes for everyone, regardless of their location or personal circumstances. 

“Taxi Tax” threatens rural healthcare access.

09 Feb, 2024by Julie GibsonEditorial, Comment and Opinion

In a move that could disproportionately affect rural communities across the UK, the proposed 20% VAT hike on private hire and minicab journeys – colloquially termed the 'Taxi Tax' – is raising alarms about the accessibility of essential services, particularly healthcare.

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