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VCSE Contingency Planning

15 Mar, 2020by Anonymous (not verified)Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities

During the Covid 19 Pandemic, contingency planning was a key concern for a lot of voluntary sector organisations. It's something all groups should plan for - even now that the pandemic is over.  

Community Responses to Covid-19 Pandemic

14 Mar, 2020by Anonymous (not verified)Health and social care, Information, advice and guidance, Support for organisations and communities

There is a great tradition of the community coming together in times of crisis. We are starting to see a number of community initiatives emerge or be talked about in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. This is a fantastic statement on the caring nature of our communities.

The end of the financial year approaches… how are your finances?

03 Mar, 2020by Steve NunnFunding, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Planning, doing and learning, Support for organisations and communities

It isn’t easy to manage finances in small VCSE organisations. Few can afford a dedicated finance director, so some useful guidance might not go amiss.

5 top tips for successful funding bids

05 Feb, 2020by Steve NunnFunding, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Planning, doing and learning, Support for organisations and communities

Finding funding for your voluntary group or organisation or community project isn’t easy.  Here are five easy-to-understand top tips to bear in mind… 

Who needs an Energy Performance Certificate?

13 Jan, 2020by Steve NunnEconomy and enterprise, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities

You almost certainly do if you run a community building or village hall. Energy performance Certificates (EPCs) state the energy efficiency rating of buildings. 

Election candidates urged to commit to fairer rural policies

18 Nov, 2019by Steve NunnEconomy and enterprise, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Equality and diversity, Information, advice and guidance, News Article, Planning, doing and learning, Press Release

 The Rural Coalition is calling on prospective Parliamentary Candidates and their political parties to commit to delivering fairer funding for rural areas following the election on 12 December.

Update to Charity Commission Independent Examination Guidance

28 Sep, 2019by Clare FianderInformation, advice and guidance

The Charity Commission has updated the guidance for charities about independent examination

Combatting Loneliness and Social Isolation services in Norfolk - Overview

28 Mar, 2019by Clare FianderHealth and social care, Information, advice and guidance, Press Release

The impact of loneliness and social isolation is significant. To tackle this problem, Norfolk County Council adult social services, is investing in ways of preventing and reducing loneliness that address the barriers to people having the quality and quantity of social connections that they would like.  

Fast broadband needed? There’s a 21st century answer right here in Norfolk

26 Feb, 2019by Steve NunnInformation, advice and guidance, Press Release, Rurality, Support for organisations and communities

Around 92% of locations across Norfolk can receive fast broadband. That’s around 24 Mbps. And Better Broadband for Norfolk is working hard to increase that figure. You can check broadband availability in your area at  www.betterbroadbandnorfolk.co.uk.  That’s if you can get broadband in the first place of course…

Engaging with older people living with cancer in Norfolk and Waveney

06 Feb, 2019by Steve NunnCase Study, Health and social care, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base

CAN was commissioned by Macmillan Cancer Support to find out what support and information is available for people aged 60+ and their carers and families in Norfolk and Waveney’s rural communities.

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