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Safeguarding when volunteering – ‘If you see something, say something’

Safeguarding adults – ‘If you see something, say something’ is the message to volunteers from Norfolk Adult Safeguarding Board.

Advice for informal voluntary groups to help protect volunteers and public

This information is designed for informal voluntary groups, to help them maintain the safety of the volunteers they are managing during the COVID-19 crisis, as well as those they are trying to help.

Community Responses to Covid-19 Pandemic

There is a great tradition of the community coming together in times of crisis. We are starting to see a number of community initiatives emerge or be talked about in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. This is a fantastic statement on the caring nature of our communities.

However, it is important to consider carefully before starting any activity:

Village Hall Improvement Grants – 100% success rate with CAN!

There are around 10,000 village halls across England and many are crucially important to local communities, but their upkeep and improvements cost money. 

Celebrating the work of carers in Norfolk

This week – 10th to 16th February - is Norfolk Care Careers Week.  Norfolk County Council is supporting care providers to promote the many different roles a career in care has to offer.

Breckland announces new empty home strategy

Breckland Council has announced a new Empty Homes support programme to help bring long-term residential properties back into use.

Who needs an Energy Performance Certificate?

You almost certainly do if you run a community building or village hall. Energy performance Certificates (EPCs) state the energy efficiency rating of buildings. 

Election candidates urged to commit to fairer rural policies

 The Rural Coalition is calling on prospective Parliamentary Candidates and their political parties to commit to delivering fairer funding for rural areas following the election on 12 December.

 

Sing Your Heart Out goes CIO!

An award-winning group of music workshops has worked with Community Action Norfolk (CAN) to successfully register with the Charity Commission as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO).

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