This is the third in our series about funding, read more here: part 1 and part 2.
Regardless of how much effort you put in, sometimes your application is unsuccessful. This can be for a number of reasons and can leave you feeling more than a little deflated. So if at first you don't succeed, talk to CAN!
Sometimes it is important to remind ourselves of what we do well and success is a great way of celebrating who we are, and demonstrating how our knowledge can help you achieve your goals. Funding applications can be both timely and complicated but these stories prove that with the right help, you are more likely to achieve a positive outcome.
In May 2022, Defra announced a £3 million Platinum Jubilee Village Halls Fund, to mark Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee. Applications were invited from halls looking to modernise and improve facilities and after completing a successful Stage 1 application, Community Action Norfolk contacted all Norfolk applicants to offer them help and advice to compose their bids before they completed their Stage 2 application. Read below how we helped Wretham Village Hall and how we can help you.
In a world where people live longer and individuals with complex needs from all walks of life become isolated due to circumstances beyond their control, it is more and more important that they have someone to turn to in their hour of need.
Community Action Norfolk, with the support of the Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk, hosted a Volunteering Marketplace which took place last Thursday (14th July).
The Desert Rats Association is raising money to build a new memorial to the men and women who have served in the division from 1940 to the modern day. To do that they needed funding, and lead fundraiser Beverley Cooper - a campaigner and fundraiser of many years’ experience and standing -turned to CAN for further advice and direction.
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.
Life has been exceptionally difficult for residents of care homes over the past year, with COVID-19 making visits from friends and family impossible. Only recently have we seen restrictions lifting enough such that visitors can once again be welcomed in.
More than 60 per-cent of community groups across England and Wales have been forced to reduce their services or close completely because of the pandemic, whilst two-thirds say need has increased in their communities. Closure can, however, be a positive move however, often arising from positive circumstances. And there are often other options.