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Conflicts of interest - and how to deal with them

23 Oct, 2020by Steve NunnConsultation, Economy and enterprise, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Planning, doing and learning, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities

A problem that inevitably arises for charities of all types is conflict of interest. In this article we will look at being aware of it, how to avoid it, and how to resolve it when it happens. 

West Norfolk VCSE Hub - Collaboration and communication in action

26 Sep, 2020by Steve NunnInformation, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, Planning, doing and learning, Support for organisations and communities, West Norfolk

The West Norfolk VCSE Hub provides an excellent mechanism for sharing best practice and opportunities for joined-up thinking. It was established to support discussions about key issues for the voluntary sector and public services in West Norfolk, the aim being to help the VCSE and other sectors work together to ensure that the people of West Norfolk get the best support and services possible. 

Norfolk Citizen’s Advice Bureau - Norfolk VCSE Covid Stories

16 Sep, 2020by Anonymous (not verified)Covid-19 VCSE Story, Information, advice and guidance

Norfolk Citizen’s Advice Bureau would normally conduct around 75% of their support face to face. Over three days they moved to 100% remote support model via phone, email and webchat.  

Charity Commission – compliance during Covid-19

11 Sep, 2020by Steve NunnInformation, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, Planning, doing and learning, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities

Recently the team at the Charity Commission presented an online webinar answering a range of questions specifically for local infrastructure organisations and the charitable groups they work with. The webinar is still available to watch online – links are at the end of this article. 

Social Investment - options for income generation now and beyond COVID-19

02 Sep, 2020by Steve NunnEconomy and enterprise, Information, advice and guidance, Support for organisations and communities

The VCSE sector is hard-pushed financially because of the COVID-19 pandemic and will continue to be so for the foreseeable future. In previous articles we have looked at how the financial challenges require many of us to explore new ways of fund-raising and generating income – and perhaps turn those challenges into opportunities. In this article we will be exploring an option new to many – Social Investment. 

Leeway - protecting the vulnerable during lockdown and beyond

13 Aug, 2020by Steve NunnCase Study, Children and young people, Covid-19 VCSE Story, Equality and diversity, Health and social care, Housing, Information, advice and guidance, Mental health, News Article

CAN’s research into the state of the VCSE sector across Norfolk during the COVID-19 pandemic has been building a comprehensive analysis of information needed for future sector planning. It also reflects the resilience which many charities and voluntary organisations have shown in adapting to delivering their services at this time. Leeway, operating across all of Norfolk and part of Suffolk, is one such.

Know your Trustees – Managing Trustees

05 Aug, 2020by Steve NunnInformation, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Planning, doing and learning, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities, Volunteering

We regularly receive enquiries from people who are uncertain about their roles and responsibilities as trustees. This is the fourth and final article in our series explaining the lines of demarcation between the roles of the different types of trustee, explaining what they are and are not empowered to do.  

Know your Trustees - Holding Trustees

31 Jul, 2020by Steve NunnInformation, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Planning, doing and learning, Staying safe and legal, Volunteering

We receive a steady stream of enquiries from people expressing uncertainty about their roles and responsibilities as trustees. This is the third in our series of articles explaining the lines of demarcation are between what trustees are and are not empowered to do. 

Take the Shorter Shower Challenge with Anglian Water

26 Jul, 2020by Steve NunnHousing, Information, advice and guidance, News Article, Norwich

CAN is helping promote Anglian Water’s ‘Love Every Drop’ campaign, aimed at encouraging us to cut back on our use of water in our homes.

Know your trustees – Sole Trustees

23 Jul, 2020by Steve NunnInformation, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Planning, doing and learning, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities, Volunteering

We receive a lot of enquiries expressing confusion about the roles and responsibilities of different types of trustee. This is the second in our series of articles defining and explaining them. In this article we’ll be looking at Sole Trustees. It’s going to be complicated, so you might want to make a cup of tea or coffee before reading further!

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