As Autumn draws in, we know that many of you start to hold more events. It is a good time to take stock and make sure you are complying with the law and safeguarding your organisation and service users.
The House of Lords select committee’s Countryside at a Crossroads report has highlighted the negative impact cutbacks have had on the social and economic welfare of rural areas,
CAN has been awarded the ‘In Good Company Plus’ quality mark in recognition of our strategic contribution to the work of the voluntary and charitable sector across the county.
Some villages have community resilience plans, which often use their village hall as a "muster point" in emergencies, or even for emergency shelter. It is good practice to consider developing a plan even if you think your community is not likely to be at risk from events such as flooding.
The Charity Commission have published a new safeguarding strategy which stresses that safeguarding should be a priority for all charities, not just those working those who are vulnerable or at risk.
With the colder weather and longer nights approaching, a big worry for many people who live in ‘off-gas’ areas and depend on heating oil is the cost, so Community Action Norfolk is encouraging consumers to buy early and save money.