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Resource: Prevention Concordat for Better Mental Health

09 Mar, 2018by Clare FianderInformation, advice and guidance, Mental health

The Prevention Concordat and its 10 supporting resources form part of an agreement to encourage cross sector work to carry out prevention focused work for improving mental health.

With ThinkingWISP you don't have to wait for broadband to come to your door!

28 Feb, 2018by Steve NunnInformation, advice and guidance, Support for organisations and communities

Government minister promises superfast broadband for rural Norfolk homes by 2020 - but with ThinkingWISP you don't have to wait two years.

#VillageHallsWeek Resource - Local emergency? How your village hall fits in

26 Jan, 2018by Clare FianderEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Information, advice and guidance, Support for organisations and communities

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. 

#VillageHallsWeek Resource: Hiring out your village hall

22 Jan, 2018by Clare FianderInformation, advice and guidance, Staying safe and legal

The village hall checklist for you to use when hiring out your village hall

Safeguarding - a priority for all charities

17 Dec, 2017by Clare FianderEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Information, advice and guidance

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.

Quarterly Norfolk Economic Intelligence Report

03 Dec, 2017by Clare FianderInformation, advice and guidance, Reports & Evidence

The Norfolk Economic Intelligence Report for quarter two has been published (July - September 2017).

Grants for individuals for specialist and/or medical equipment

29 Oct, 2017by Clare FianderFunding, Health and social care, Information, advice and guidance

The Hospital Saturday Fund offers full or partial grants to individuals for specialist and / or medical equipment.

Enabling Communities - What you can do

20 Aug, 2017by Clare FianderEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base

The government’s ‘Big Society’ concept has led to a radical re-evaluation of how local authorities deliver services. The aim is for a balance of power between citizen and state. At local level it’s very much about enabling and encouraging communities to take a greater active part in deciding upon and delivering local services.

Community-led housing - how will it help?

20 Aug, 2017by Clare FianderEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Housing, Information, advice and guidance

Community Action Norfolk has worked hard to support affordable housing solutions for many years, supporting charities with land and property, promoting the development of Community Land Trusts and providing support to organisations looking to support their communities. 

Reputation and Risk - protecting your organisation

19 Aug, 2017by Clare FianderEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Information, advice and guidance, Staying safe and legal

Voluntary sector activity is based upon trustworthiness, reliability, integrity and goodwill, and the value of a strong reputation should not be underestimated. Your public image influences partnership and contract prospects, campaigning, donation levels and the ability to attract volunteers.  Charities need to be aware that almost every activity carries reputational risk.

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