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National Lottery Community Fund safeguarding update

02 Mar, 2020by Steve NunnArts and culture, Consultation, Economy and enterprise, Funding, Heritage, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities, Training, VCSE Sector Leadership Group

The following statement on safeguarding updates is being shared by CAN on behalf of The National Lottery Community Fund.

The cost of living in a rural area

02 Mar, 2020by Steve NunnEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Equality and diversity, Knowledge Base, Mental health, News Article, Press Release, Reports & Evidence, Rurality, Transport and service access

People living in rural areas are having to spend thousands more on household essentials such as groceries, electricity and petrol 

Bodge, banter and brew at Wells-next-the-Sea Men’s Shed!

28 Feb, 2020by Steve NunnArts and culture, Case Study, Economy and enterprise, Equality and diversity, Funding, Mental health, News Article, North Norfolk, Older people, Press Release, Support for organisations and communities, Volunteering

CANConnect grants have been awarded to community groups who are able to demonstrate a positive contribution to improving social engagement in their locality. Wells-next-the-Sea Men’s Shed put their grant to good use in buying their ‘shed’. 

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

12 Feb, 2020by Steve NunnArts and culture, Breckland, Broadland, Case Study, Consultation, Funding, Great Yarmouth, Heritage, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Planning, doing and learning, Press Release, Rurality, South Norfolk, Sports, play and physical activity, Support for organisations and communities, West Norfolk

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

12 Feb, 2020by Steve NunnHealth and social care, Members Events, News Article, Press Release

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.

Friday 14th February is Love West Norfolk Day!

11 Feb, 2020by Steve NunnArts and culture, Economy and enterprise, Equality and diversity, Event, Knowledge Base, Members Events, News Article, Planning, doing and learning, Rurality, Support for organisations and communities, West Norfolk

Friday 14th February is Love West Norfolk day! It’s an opportunity for people who love West Norfolk to shout loudly and proudly about what a great place it is to live, invest, work, play and live in.

Breckland announces new empty home strategy

06 Feb, 2020by Steve NunnBreckland, Economy and enterprise, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Equality and diversity, Housing, Knowledge Base, Press Release, Rurality

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

5 top tips for successful funding bids

05 Feb, 2020by Steve NunnConsultation, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Funding, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Members Events, News Article, Planning, doing and learning, Support for organisations and communities, Training

Finding funding for your voluntary group or organisation or community project isn’t easy.  Here are five easy-to-understand top tips to bear in mind… 

Calling for volunteers in North Norfolk

30 Jan, 2020by Steve NunnInformation, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Mental health, News Article, North Norfolk, Older people, Press Release, Rurality, Support for organisations and communities, Transport and service access, Volunteering

We’re looking for people across North Norfolk to volunteer their time and skills to help others.

What's happening at your village hall or community venue?

23 Jan, 2020by Steve NunnArts and culture, Breckland, Broadland, Children and young people, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Event, Great Yarmouth, Knowledge Base, Members Events, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Press Release, Rurality, South Norfolk, Sports, play and physical activity, Support for organisations and communities, Volunteering, West Norfolk

There are around 10,000 village and community halls across England. They’re key elements in local communities, providing a space for social events, fitness sessions, education and a host of other benefits. Around 450 such venues can be found across Norfolk, and at CAN we’re out there helping many of them with advice on funding, governance, project management and trustee training.

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