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The Desert Rats Association - finding funding for commemoration

21 May, 2021by Steve NunnArts and culture, Case Study, Funding, Heritage, News Article, Planning, doing and learning, Support for organisations and communities

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. 

Charities and community organisations – closing down vs other options: Part 2 - Ashwellthorpe

20 May, 2021by Steve NunnCase Study, Housing, News Article, Planning, doing and learning, South Norfolk, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities

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.

Hethersett Hall - activities for residents during lockdown

18 May, 2021by Steve NunnCase Study, Covid-19 VCSE Story, Health and social care, News Article, Older people

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. 

Charities and community organisations – closing down vs other options: Part 1

13 May, 2021by Steve NunnCase Study, News Article, South Norfolk, Sports, play and physical activity, Support for organisations and communities

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. 

A heart for the community – Connecting Bowthorpe

14 Apr, 2021by Steve NunnCase Study, Covid-19 VCSE Story, Mental health, News Article, Norwich, Volunteering

Connecting Bowthorpe is a collective of community volunteers from several organisations within Bowthorpe, all with extensive experience of community work and a real vision for the area, and with a long-term commitment to the residents of Bowthorpe. 

Strumpshaw Community Hall – launching in lockdown and looking to the future

12 Mar, 2021by Steve NunnBroadland, Case Study, Covid-19 VCSE Story, News Article, Rurality

Village and community halls everywhere have felt keenly the impact of COVID-19 on their ability to provide social and recreational events. For many the ongoing lack of income has presented a tangible financial crisis. How much more so then, for a brand-new community hall, whose planned launch coincided with the first pandemic lockdown in March 2020? 

The Feed: preventing poverty, hunger and homelessness during Covid - and beyond

27 Feb, 2021by Steve NunnCase Study, Covid-19 VCSE Story, Health and social care, Norwich

The Feed is a not-for-profit social enterprise providing catering services, with a very clear mission to prevent poverty, hunger and homelessness in Norwich.  

Raising awareness of the need for cervical cancer screening

28 Jan, 2021by Steve NunnCase Study, Health and social care

There are around 3,200 cervical cancer cases in the UK every year. That’s more than eight every day.  UK Cervical Cancer – based in Norwich but with links across the world - campaigns to prevent suffering and death from cervical cancer and, in particular, by those who are disadvantaged and deprived.  

Nelson’s Journey – negotiating the challenge of COVID-19

15 Jan, 2021by Steve NunnCase Study, Children and young people, Covid-19 VCSE Story, Health and social care

We feature regular articles here about how VCSE organisations across Norfolk have been adapting to, and coping with, the demands and constraints imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Helping Hands at Christmas

22 Dec, 2020by Steve NunnCase Study, Covid-19 VCSE Story, Volunteering

Many mutual aid groups and Good Neighbour Schemes are even more active in the final run-up to Christmas. Just one example is Thorpe Helping Hands, operating across south-east Norwich. 

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