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Winter Fuel Payment withdrawal - what you need to know

17 Sep, 2024by Steve NunnEnergy Crisis Supporting Statements, Event, Information, advice and guidance, News Article

From winter 2024/2025, households in England and Wales will no longer be entitled to the Winter Fuel Payment unless they receive Pension Credit or certain other means-tested benefits. 

Norfolk County Council changes to Charging Policy

14 Aug, 2024by Caitlin MackayInformation, advice and guidance

On Monday 5th August 2024 Cabinet agreed to the following changes to Norfolk County Councils charging policies.

Refreshed Guidance for Local Councils.

09 Aug, 2024by Caitlin MackayInformation, advice and guidance, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities

The Charity Commission has published refreshed guidance for local councils.

Climate change and gardening, what you can do to help

06 Aug, 2024by Julie GibsonInformation, advice and guidance

As climate change becomes more evident, the benefits of gardens are more important than ever and everyone can do their bit to help. 

A Design Guide: Building Tomorrow's Rural Communities

23 Jul, 2024by Caitlin MackayHousing, Information, advice and guidance

English Rural Housing Association, in collaboration with a panel of rural experts and advocates, has launched a groundbreaking initiative aimed at transforming the perception of affordable rural housing. The publication, titled 'A Design Guide: Building Tomorrow's Rural Communities', was officially released on Friday, 5th July  as part of Rural Housing Week 2024.

Creating and maintaining a compost heap.

23 Jul, 2024by Julie GibsonInformation, advice and guidance

Recycling your garden waste into home-made compost is both easy and environmentally friendly. It can also save you money, help to improve your soil and  reduce your impact on the environment. Here we look at the basics of making this valuable soil improver and mulch. 

The Importance of Vetting Charity Trustees: Lessons from Recent Disqualifications

18 Jul, 2024by Caitlin MackayInformation, advice and guidance, News Article

In recent news, the Charity Commission has banned Captain Tom's daughter, Hannah Ingram-Moore, and her husband from serving as Trustees due to significant concerns about The Captain Tom Moore Foundation’s management. This incident reiterates the critical importance of following thorough vetting processes for any newly appointed Trustees.

Helping you understand the Water Scarcity Crisis

01 Jul, 2024by Julie GibsonEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Information, advice and guidance

Keeping our water consumption at a sustainable level is crucial to ensure we have enough water to meet our basic needs now and in the future.

Eco-friendly tips for reducing water waste in the garden (2); alternative cleaning methods

01 Jul, 2024by Julie GibsonInformation, advice and guidance

Please note this project finished on the 30th September 2024.

In our first piece we looked at ways in which we can reduce water waste in the garden and touched on the use of alternative cleaning methods. Here we look at how this can be achieved.

Eco-friendly tips for reducing water waste in the garden (1)

01 Jul, 2024by Julie GibsonInformation, advice and guidance

Water scarcity is a growing crisis affecting millions of people worldwide and urgent action is needed to mitigate this looming challenge. With this valuable resource on the decline we need to embrace more sustainable practices and non more evident than in the garden.

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