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Norfolk VCSEs share in £960,471 of donations - Don't miss out on the next quarter's payment

24 Aug, 2021by Clare FianderEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Funding

Norfolk VCSE organisations and good causes who are part of the easyfundraising community have been paid their share of £960,471 of donations made in April to June of this year.  

Specific funding to support the impact of Covid on groups and individuals

13 Aug, 2021by Clare FianderFunding

Community Action Norfolk are sharing this from the Kearns Foundation, please contact them directly with any queries. 

CANConnect - Combating social isolation and loneliness in Breckland and North Norfolk

03 Aug, 2021by Steve NunnBreckland, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Health and social care, Mental health, News Article, North Norfolk, Press Release, Rurality, Support for organisations and communities, Volunteering

CAN is working in partnership with Future Projects in combating social isolation in the Breckland and North Norfolk districts of the county.  We'd be grateful if those reading this and living or working in Breckland or North Norfolk could share this information - especially to anyone you know who may be interested in volunteering. Thank you.

DRIVE Grants and Business Support

02 Aug, 2021by Clare FianderEconomy and enterprise, Funding, Rurality
  • Does your business have a project you’d like to get off the ground?
  • Do you need funds to buy new machinery or equipment, upgrade technology or carry out expansion plans?
  • Would your company benefit from 12 hours free business mentoring?
  • Does your business contribute towards the rural economy in Norfolk or Suffolk?

Ensuring good safeguarding governance

01 Aug, 2021by Clare FianderStaying safe and legal

Safeguarding should be a key governance priority for all charities

Without affordable housing, rural communities are at risk of becoming lifeless, dormitory settlements

06 Jul, 2021by Clare FianderEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Housing, Press Release

Our partners at ACRE have shared this press release (below) about growing concerns over the lack of new housing in rural communities – and it makes for interesting reading.  Community Action Norfolk, is a member of Eastern Community Homes – which provides a one stop shop for anyone considering community-led housing in the East of England.  Community Led Housing Advisor and Acting CEO of CAN, Rik Martin says:

Easyfundraising - A tool to help you generate funds

21 Jun, 2021by Clare FianderFunding

As part of our commitment to provide funding advice and support to voluntary groups and charities in our region, we are working in collaboration with fundraising website easyfundraising to help your organisation generate additional income.

Shared Ambition Initiative – Feedback sought on documents to support more effective working between the VCSE and public sector

27 May, 2021by Clare FianderConsultation, Health and social care

The Shared Ambition initiative is aimed at developing more effective working relations between the VCSE and public sector, particularly the NHS. Started in August 2020 the initiative is linked with the development of a VCSE Assembly for Norfolk and Waveney. The process to date through a series of workshops and engagement exercises has developed a Principles and Behaviours document and Plan document as well as a general report as the outputs of its first phase of delivery. These are provided in draft for wider input feedback from across the sectors.  

Volunteers Week (1st to 7th June) resources

21 May, 2021by Clare Fiander

The 1st to 7th June is national Volunteers Week, with many organisations, such as the  NCVO championing everything that is brilliant about volunteers. 

The Desert Rats Association - finding funding for commemoration

21 May, 2021by Steve NunnArts and culture, Case Study, Funding, Heritage, News Article, Planning, doing and learning, Support for organisations and communities

The Desert Rats Association is raising money to build a new memorial to the men and women who have served in the division from 1940 to the modern day. To do that they needed funding, and lead fundraiser Beverley Cooper - a campaigner and fundraiser of many years’ experience and standing -turned to CAN for further advice and direction. 

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