News Articles

A banking blackout for charities? Why a collective voice is important

23 Nov, 2023by Steve NunnEconomy and enterprise, Knowledge Base

Nationally it appears that tighter banking restrictions coupled with a sustained period of financial inactivity due to the pandemic has led to a change in banking practice in relation to charity banking services provided to VCSE groups and organisations.

Wellbeing in the VCSE Sector

17 Nov, 2023by Caitlin MackayEditorial, Comment and Opinion

In the ever-changing Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector, ensuring the wellbeing of staff and employees has shifted from being merely important to becoming absolutely essential.

Charities and social media

16 Nov, 2023by Julie GibsonInformation, advice and guidance

Do you understand how your legal duties are relevant to your charity’s use of social media? If not, then there are a number of things which you need to consider and put into place to ensure you stay within the law and minimise risk.

Stay Warm and Well this Winter

13 Nov, 2023by Julie GibsonInformation, advice and guidance, Mental health, North Norfolk, Sports, play and physical activity

Are you winter-ready? Check you have everything you need to look after your health to prevent common winter illnesses from developing into more serious health issues.

New bans and restrictions on polluting single-use plastics come into force

13 Nov, 2023by Julie GibsonInformation, advice and guidance

Through the actions of government, businesses and individuals, we are transitioning away from unnecessary plastics and improving sustainability across the public and private sectors. This shift from single-use items is vital as the Government continues its work to protect the environment for future generations.

Improving Broadband for very hard to reach premises

13 Nov, 2023by Julie GibsonConsultation, Information, advice and guidance

Good digital connectivity will play an important part in ensuring the most rural and remote communities in the UK, which have typically not been able to benefit from improvements to their broadband services, are not left behind.

Digital Switchover causes concern in rural communities

13 Nov, 2023by Julie GibsonInformation, advice and guidance, Rurality

The planned changes within the telecommunications industry to move landline telephone services in the UK to a fully digital network over the coming months has caused concern, particularly for those in rural communities.