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Donate your money to charities, not criminals, this Christmas

10 Dec, 2020by Steve NunnEconomy and enterprise, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Funding, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, Planning, doing and learning, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities

Action Fraud, the Charity Commission and the Fundraising Regulator are warning the public to remain vigilant when making charitable donations this Christmas. Whilst the warning is directed to the giving public, it’s important for VCSE organisations themselves to understand the implications of potential impersonation fraud.  

The Benjamin Foundation: supporting young people through life – and Covid

09 Dec, 2020by Steve NunnCase Study, Children and young people, Covid-19 VCSE Story, Health and social care, Housing, Knowledge Base, News Article

The Benjamin Foundation is well known across Norfolk and Suffolk for its sterling work in bringing hope, opportunity, stability and independence to children, young people and families experiencing life’s challenges. This includes working to prevent youth homelessness, offering emotional wellbeing support and providing positive activities for young people with limited opportunities. 

West Norfolk VCSE Hub meeting 8th December

03 Dec, 2020by Steve NunnChildren and young people, Event, Health and social care, Housing, Members Events, News Article, Planning, doing and learning, Support for organisations and communities, VCSE Sector Leadership Group, West Norfolk

The next West Norfolk VCSE Hub Meeting takes place on Tuesday 8th December 2020 between 10:30 and 12:00 on the platform Microsoft Teams. 

Help in constructively negotiating a complaint about an NHS service

29 Nov, 2020by Steve NunnHealth and social care, Information, advice and guidance, Mental health, News Article

The commitment, dedication and resilience of front-line staff throughout the COVID-19 pandemic is universally acknowledged and respected. It’s very rare that something goes wrong but, when it does, it needs resolving for the sakes of all involved – patients, families and professionals. 

Safeguarding and Village Halls

25 Nov, 2020by Steve NunnChildren and young people, Equality and diversity, Health and social care, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, Older people, Planning, doing and learning, Sports, play and physical activity, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities

The organisers of activities and events are responsible for ensuring people’s safety and wellbeing during their time there, but it doesn’t mean the village hall volunteers and staff are absolved from responsibility. it’s helpful to have a closer look at why it’s especially important for hall committees to have the right policies and procedures in place.  

Safeguarding Adults Week – 16 to 22 November

16 Nov, 2020by Steve NunnEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Health and social care, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Mental health, Older people, Staying safe and legal

Monday 16th to  Sunday 22nd November is Safeguarding Adults Week, and each day is focused on a different adults safeguarding risk issue. 

Your Own Place – navigating through COVID-19

11 Nov, 2020by Steve NunnCase Study, Children and young people, Covid-19 VCSE Story, Economy and enterprise, Equality and diversity, Health and social care, Housing, News Article

Your Own Place CIC is a social enterprise that helps people towards living independently. CEO Rebecca White is passionate about helping young people and those facing barriers not of their own making. Rebecca shaes her thoughts on the need for collaboration, team wellbeing, and digital innovation in adapting to the Covid-19 pandemic. 

Norfolk 2020 VCSE Annual Conference (Virtual) Programme - 23rd to 27th November

11 Nov, 2020by Steve NunnArts and culture, Children and young people, Economy and enterprise, Event, Funding, Health and social care, Heritage, Housing, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Members Events, Mental health, News Article, Planning, doing and learning, Reports & Evidence, Support for organisations and communities, Training, VCSE Sector Leadership Group, Volunteering

We hope that you will join us during our virtual 2020 Norfolk VCSE Annual Conference, as we deliver a series of free sessions that will provide inspiration, be thought provoking and practically useful for a wide range of VCSE organisations.  It will also be a valuable opportunity to share experiences, particularly given the difficult times we have all been adapting to this year.

The 2020 Norfolk VCSE Annual Conference goes virtual: 23rd – 27th November

29 Oct, 2020by Steve NunnArts and culture, Breckland, Broadland, Children and young people, Economy and enterprise, Event, Funding, Great Yarmouth, Health and social care, Heritage, Housing, Knowledge Base, Members Events, Mental health, North Norfolk, Norwich, Older people, Planning, doing and learning, Rurality, South Norfolk, Support for organisations and communities, Training, VCSE Sector Leadership Group, Volunteering, West Norfolk

Our 2020 Norfolk VCSE Annual Conference is going virtual with a FREE programme of online events under the theme of “Survive, Drive and Thrive”.

ChetChat looks to the future – and aims to abolish loneliness

28 Oct, 2020by Steve NunnCase Study, Covid-19 VCSE Story, Mental health, News Article, Older people, Press Release, Rurality, South Norfolk, Support for organisations and communities, Volunteering

Early identification of need was the trigger for a swift community volunteer response to COVID-19 in the Chedgrave and Loddon area. Now they're looking to the future too.

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