Social and Cultural

Has your community or voluntary group reduced its carbon footprint? Tell us about it!

10 Mar, 2020by Steve NunnArts and culture, Case Study, Consultation, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Members Events, News Article, Planning, doing and learning

Has your community or voluntary group reduced its carbon footprint? Tell us about it!

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, 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!

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.