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The Rainbow Art Making Club - wellbeing for children

06 May, 2021by Steve NunnArts and culture, Covid-19 VCSE Story, Health and social care

Inspired by the experience of shielding as the pandemic hit, the Rainbow Art Making Club was set up by two Thorpe St Andrew mums to help promote wellbeing, celebrate kindness and connect people in the community. 

Cromer & District Foodbank – meeting the need before, during and after COVID-19

01 May, 2021by Steve NunnBroadland, Case Study, Covid-19 VCSE Story, News Article, North Norfolk, South Norfolk, Volunteering

Cromer & District Foodbank has been up and running since 2012, so dealing with people’s individual crises is not new to the team, and they were well-experienced and equipped to deal with Covid-19 when it hit.

Looking for work during and after COVID

22 Apr, 2021by Steve NunnEconomy and enterprise, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base

The VCSE sector has inevitably suffered its share of cutbacks during the pandemic in terms of loss of income and consequent pressure on staffing levels. But there’s hope – and support – for those having to seek fresh fields in 2021. If you, your colleagues or your service users are having to find new employment there are avenues of help available. 

A heart for the community – Connecting Bowthorpe

14 Apr, 2021by Steve NunnCase Study, Covid-19 VCSE Story, Mental health, News Article, Norwich, Volunteering

Connecting Bowthorpe is a collective of community volunteers from several organisations within Bowthorpe, all with extensive experience of community work and a real vision for the area, and with a long-term commitment to the residents of Bowthorpe. 

Charities and political campaigning – what you need to know in advance of the local elections

01 Apr, 2021by Steve NunnInformation, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, Planning, doing and learning, Staying safe and legal

With county and district council elections happening on 6th May 2021, now is a good time to take a close look at what VCSE sector organisations need to know about getting involved in political campaigning. 

Our Covid work with Good Neighbour Schemes & Mutual Aid

17 Mar, 2021by Anonymous (not verified)Older people, Planning, doing and learning, Support for organisations and communities

Over the weekend of the 14th March 2020, we saw several hundred Norfolk communities create new Mutual Aid Groups in response to the pandemic's effect on their communities.

Safeguarding – what we all need to know and do

17 Mar, 2021by Steve NunnHealth and social care, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Sports, play and physical activity

Everyone in the VCSE community should [JC1] [SN2]  be aware of the need for vigilance and protecting the vulnerable – and understand the requirements and implications of safeguarding.  Every VCSE organisation delivering charitable activities has a duty to safeguard volunteers, staff, hirers, adults, children and young people, participants and donors.

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

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

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, 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. 

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