Information, advice and guidance

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.

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.

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.

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."