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CAN Connect

The CAN Connect service is led by Community Action Norfolk and is part of a range of services across Norfolk aimed at reducing loneliness and isolation. The services can help individuals connect with people and activities in their community as well as providing a range of support to help them achieve their goals. The service can also provide support for the community itself.  Helping organisations and people make the places we live, stronger, friendlier and more resilient. 

With ThinkingWISP you don't have to wait for broadband to come to your door!

28 Feb, 2018by Steve NunnInformation, advice and guidance, Support for organisations and communities

Government minister promises superfast broadband for rural Norfolk homes by 2020 - but with ThinkingWISP you don't have to wait two years.

The importance of community transport

15 Aug, 2017by Clare FianderEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Rurality, Transport and service access

For many people, community transport is their only means of getting to and from a medical appointment. It plays an important part in tackling social isolation, maintaining well-being and enabling people to access health services.
 

Grants are good!

24 May, 2016by Clare FianderEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Funding, Information, advice and guidance

Grants from the public sector now make up only 5.5% of charity sector income, declining from over 60% since 2004. At that rate, public sector grants could disappear entirely by 2020.

Charities and Reputation - Some Guidance

22 May, 2016by Clare FianderInformation, advice and guidance, News Article

Voluntary sector activity is based upon trustworthiness, reliability, integrity and goodwill, and the value of a strong reputation should not be underestimated. Your public image influences partnership and contract prospects, campaigning, donation levels and the ability to attract volunteers.  Charities need to be aware that almost every activity carries reputational risk, whether that’s responding to an increased demand for services or a changing operating environment.

Managing and retaining volunteers - advise for VCSE organisations

16 May, 2016by Clare FianderInformation, advice and guidance, Support for organisations and communities, Volunteering

Recruiting and retaining volunteers is a key issue for many VCSE organisations.

In case of emergency - Community Resilience Plans

11 May, 2016by Steve NunnHousing, Information, advice and guidance, News Article, Staying safe and legal

Even though the county has some of the lowest rainfall in Britain, 42,500 homes in Norfolk are estimated to be at risk from flooding.  And we know that coastal erosion threatens the very existence of some homes.  How resilient is your community to these threats and others?

The Norfolk County Council Contract Register

22 Jan, 2016by Clare FianderEconomy and enterprise

Norfolk County Council have published their contract register, which lists the council’s contracts, purchase orders and grants (including grants to the voluntary sector).

The Norfolk Community Directory

22 Jan, 2016by Clare FianderInformation, advice and guidance, Transport and service access

The Norfolk Community Directory contains activities, services and events to help all Norfolk residents live healthy, active and fulfilling lives.

Transport in the community

30 Dec, 2015by Steve NunnCase Study, Rurality

Community transport plays an important part in tackling social isolation, maintaining well-being and enabling people to access health services.

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