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Safeguarding Adults Week – 16 to 22 November

16 Nov, 2020by Steve NunnEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Health and social care, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Mental health, Older people, Staying safe and legal

Monday 16th to  Sunday 22nd November is Safeguarding Adults Week, and each day is focused on a different adults safeguarding risk issue. 

Charities and VAT - a complex area

15 Nov, 2020by Steve NunnEconomy and enterprise, Funding, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Planning, doing and learning, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities

It may be stating the obvious to say that the issue of charities and their tax liabilities is not straightforward.  This article gives an overview of what charities need to understand as part of their VAT liabilities.

Your Own Place – navigating through COVID-19

11 Nov, 2020by Steve NunnCase Study, Children and young people, Covid-19 VCSE Story, Economy and enterprise, Equality and diversity, Health and social care, Housing, News Article

Your Own Place CIC is a social enterprise that helps people towards living independently. CEO Rebecca White is passionate about helping young people and those facing barriers not of their own making. Rebecca shaes her thoughts on the need for collaboration, team wellbeing, and digital innovation in adapting to the Covid-19 pandemic. 

Norfolk 2020 VCSE Annual Conference (Virtual) Programme - 23rd to 27th November

11 Nov, 2020by Steve NunnArts and culture, Children and young people, Economy and enterprise, Event, Funding, Health and social care, Heritage, Housing, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Members Events, Mental health, News Article, Planning, doing and learning, Reports & Evidence, Support for organisations and communities, Training, VCSE Sector Leadership Group, Volunteering

We hope that you will join us during our virtual 2020 Norfolk VCSE Annual Conference, as we deliver a series of free sessions that will provide inspiration, be thought provoking and practically useful for a wide range of VCSE organisations.  It will also be a valuable opportunity to share experiences, particularly given the difficult times we have all been adapting to this year.

Covid Reports and Case Studies

06 Nov, 2020by Clare FianderCase Study, Covid-19 Updates, Reports & Evidence

This is part of our Covid-19 guidance. To view the main guidance page please click here. This page is being regularly updated however the situation continues to change and in all cases please defer to official government guidance.

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Reports relating to the Norfolk VCSE Sector

Free energy training for frontline staff and volunteers: fuel poverty and energy bills

05 Nov, 2020by Steve NunnBreckland, Broadland, Event, Great Yarmouth, Housing, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Members Events, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Older people, South Norfolk, Training, Volunteering, West Norfolk

With the new lockdown now in place, more people will be having to stay at home and turn on their heating – if they can afford to. Now more than ever it’s important to raise awareness to vulnerable consumers of how to stay warm, how to use less energy, and how to pay less.  Are your staff and volunteers aware of the support available?  CAN is offering free online training to help frontline workers provide support and information where needed.

Support for VCSE organisations during Covid-19

04 Nov, 2020by Clare FianderCovid-19 Updates

This is part of our Covid-19 guidance. To view the main guidance page please click here. This page is being regularly updated however the situation continues to change and in all cases please defer to official government guidance.

Latest Lock Down Restrictions

04 Nov, 2020by Clare FianderCovid-19 Updates

The latest government guidance has been published

Could you be the next Treasurer of West Norfolk Befriending?

04 Nov, 2020by Clare FianderVolunteering, West Norfolk

The Treasurer’s role involves keeping the board updated on the financial position

Trustees Week 2nd – 6th November

02 Nov, 2020by Steve NunnEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, Planning, doing and learning, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities, Volunteering

Trustees Week celebrates the hard work undertaken the year round by trustees of charities across the UK.  

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