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Winter Fuel Payment withdrawal - what you need to know

17 Sep, 2024by Steve NunnEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Energy Crisis Supporting Statements, Energy Prices, Event, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, Planning, doing and learning

From winter 2024/2025, households in England and Wales will no longer be entitled to the Winter Fuel Payment unless they receive Pension Credit or certain other means-tested benefits. 

Protecting charities from abuse for extremist purposes

29 Apr, 2024by Caitlin MackayInformation, advice and guidance, Staying safe and legal

The government has issued updated guidance aimed at charities, including those within the Community Transport sector, to effectively manage the risks associated with extremism.

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. 

Energy prices and charities

31 May, 2022by Clare FianderEnergy Prices

Community Action Norfolk are becoming more concerned with the energy price rise and the impact it is having on not only individuals, but on charities and village halls. That is why we are launching a campaign to raise awareness of the issue and to advocate for change.  

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.

Charities and community organisations – closing down vs other options: Part 2 - Ashwellthorpe

20 May, 2021by Steve NunnCase Study, News Article, Planning, doing and learning, South Norfolk, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities

This is Part 2 of last week's article about other options when Charities and Community Organisations might be considering closing down.  You can read Part 1 here.

Charities and community organisations – closing down vs other options: Part 1

13 May, 2021by Steve NunnCase Study, News Article, South Norfolk, Support for organisations and communities

More than 60 per-cent of community groups across England and Wales have been forced to reduce their services or close completely because of the pandemic, whilst two-thirds say need has increased in their communities. Closure can, however, be a positive move however, often arising from positive circumstances. And there are often other options. 

‘We do housing differently’: Eastern Community Homes launch

26 Apr, 2021by Steve NunnEconomy and enterprise, Equality and diversity, Housing, News Article

Eastern Community Homes officially launched last month with an online event over three days.  ‘Eastern Community Homes: We Do Housing Differently’ saw more than 450 delegates booked in to hear a range of expert speakers share their experiences and projects.

#thankyouVCSE – Celebrating our sector

15 Mar, 2021by Anonymous (not verified)VCSE Sector Leadership Group

It’s now been twelve months since the pandemic hit.  As people needed more help and support the local voluntary community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector responded rapidly and in diverse ways.  Overnight the creation of hundreds of community responses alongside huge efforts by established organisations to adapt what they do to meet the changing needs of their community. People innovated, people coordinated, but most of all people went above and beyond to help.

This covers a vast range of activity but as examples we estimate:  

Helping Hands at Christmas

22 Dec, 2020by Steve NunnCase Study, Covid-19 VCSE Story, Volunteering

Many mutual aid groups and Good Neighbour Schemes are even more active in the final run-up to Christmas. Just one example is Thorpe Helping Hands, operating across south-east Norwich. 

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