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HMRC’s New Plan to Work Better with the VCSE Sector

There’s good news on the horizon for charities, community groups, and social enterprises. HMRC has launched its Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Action Plan for 2025 - 2026, and it’s all about making procurement fairer, simpler, and more inclusive.

Government response to local government restructuring under review.

The Government has responded to a joint proposal for the reorganisation of local government in Norfolk, which will be examined in detail over the coming days.

Rural Voices in a New Era of Development

The Government’s recent announcement of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill is being hailed as the start of the “biggest building boom” in a generation. With an aim to deliver 1.5 million new homes and fast-track key infrastructure projects across the UK, the Bill promises sweeping changes to the way developments both urban and rural take shape.

Norfolk Neighbourhood Watch

Norfolk Neighbourhood Watch is part of the largest volunteer-led crime prevention charity in the UK with over 2.3 Million members working in communities to support them to feel safer and more resilient places to live.

Government Announces Major Welfare Reforms to Support Disabled People into Work

The Government has announced significant welfare reforms aimed at helping disabled people and those with long-term health conditions into work. Backed by a £1 billion investment, these changes are designed to provide better employment support and update the benefits system. While the reforms aim to create more opportunities, they also raise concerns about how existing benefits and eligibility criteria may be affected. Here’s what you need to know about the changes and where to find support.

Ørsted’s Spring 2025 Community Benefit Funds Newsletter is now available!

Ørsted’s Spring 2025 Community Benefit Funds Newsletter is now available!

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust leadership structure update

We are sharing this on behalf of the Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust.

"We have recently introduced a new leadership structure which saw us replace our care groups with five new localities at the start of 2025. The move will make it easier for us to collaborate for the benefit of our service users and deliver consistent, high-quality care in the places where people live, work and access services."

Charity regulator warns about fraudulent letters sent on its behalf

Charity Commission warns charities about fraudulent messages recently sent to charities and trustees.

Keeping UK Charity Meetings and Webinars Safe from Online Harm

AI bots are becoming more advanced, and online attacks on charity events are on the rise. These attacks can be targeted or completely random, and some bots can now bypass common security measures. The biggest dangers are not knowing the risks and not taking action – read our practical, easy-to-follow advice to protect your charity’s online events and ensure AI tools are used securely.

Rate Relief in West Norfolk

Several Halls in West Norfolk have received letters from the Revenues Department at the Borough Council of Kings Lynn & West Norfolk, with a request that they applications for Small Business Rates Relief to be completed, to replace the Mandatory Charity Relief that they are currently in receipt of. We know that this has caused some concern as the government has made clear its intention to review the current Rates Reliefs. We have spoken to the Non-domestic Rates Team to understand the reason for this.

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