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.
Here at CAN we’re often asked to advise on the duties and responsibilities of being a trustee. People are often understandably confused about what being a trustee really involves and a good deal of our governance work entails resolving this for them.
You almost certainly do if you run a community building or village hall. Energy performance Certificates (EPCs) state the energy efficiency rating of buildings.
The National Rural Crime Network (NRCN) has published a report into domestic abuse in rural Britain, the result of an 18-month intensive research project.
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.
A busy world can be the loneliest place. And in a county of nearly 860,000 residents across 2,000 square miles it’s an everyday scenario for many people.
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.