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“Martyn’s Law”: The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill and Community Buildings

18 May, 2026by Julie GibsonInformation, advice and guidance, Staying safe and legal

We have been receiving a lot of queries from charities and Parish Councils with community buildings and spaces with a capacity of over 200, as they are concerned about the potential impact of Martyn's Law.  Here, we explain a little bit about what it is, what the potential impacts are and what is happening with it. 

Starting your Community Building's Green Journey Right!

13 Mar, 2026by Clare FianderSupport for organisations and communities

Lots of our community buildings want to improve their energy effiiciency.  This can be because they need to reduce their energy costs, or because they want to improve the environment - or both! We also know this can be a confusing journey to start out on.  Finding the right solution, or getting trustworthy advice can be difficult, grants funds are competitive, and it can be hard to know where to start.  If this sounds familiar, don't worry, we are here to help!

Worried about energy costs? Here’s how to be in the know

12 Nov, 2024by Steve NunnEnergy Prices, Information, advice and guidance, News Article

We’re delivering free advice and awareness sessions for consumers, where you can find out how to be more energy efficient by making small changes in the home, and where you can get additional support.  

Norfolk's 450 village halls encouraged to ‘go green!’

15 Mar, 2024by Caitlin MackayEditorial, Comment and Opinion

Rural community buildings across the county will be considering how they can save energy and work with groups in their community to contribute to Net Zero this week as part of Village Halls Week.

Village Halls Week launch event on 18th March 2024

14 Mar, 2024by Caitlin MackayInformation, advice and guidance

It’s Village Halls Week and this year's theme is all about how your community building can go green! 

New Energy Price Crisis Survey Announced

14 Jul, 2022by Emily RobertsonEnergy Prices, Rurality

Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE) have created a survey with Utility Aid to better understand how the energy price rise is affecting Village Halls.

Three Holes Village Hall and the energy crisis

07 Jun, 2022by Clare FianderEnergy Case Studies, West Norfolk

“Like all of you, the charity has been through the tough times of the Covid lockdowns and, just as some normality seemed to be returning, the costs of energy have risen so much that we are all struggling to find a way to keep up with them” 

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.

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