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Know your trustees: Custodian Trustees

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

Many charities, keen to resume their activities and functions as effectively as possible, are planning ahead for cautious resumption of service delivery as the Coronavirus lockdown eases.  Here at CAN we are receiving a steady stream of enquiries from trustees for whom the situation has prompted some uncertainty about their precise roles as trustees. ‘Trustee’ is often seen as a generic word – but It’s not.

Charities making donations to other VCSE organisations. Can we do that?

26 Jun, 2020by Steve NunnEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Funding, Information, advice and guidance, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities

Many charities across Norfolk have recently received donations in response to the pandemic.  We have received several enquiries from trustees asking if they can make donations to help community support groups and local charities which are helping vulnerable local people through the Coronavirus crisis. 

VCSE Contingency Planning

15 Mar, 2020by Anonymous (not verified)Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities

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.  

What's so hard about being a trustee then?

31 Jan, 2020by Steve NunnKnowledge Base, News Article, Staying safe and legal

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.

Who needs an Energy Performance Certificate?

13 Jan, 2020by Steve NunnEconomy and enterprise, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities

You almost certainly do if you run a community building or village hall. Energy performance Certificates (EPCs) state the energy efficiency rating of buildings. 

#VillageHallsWeek Resource: Insurance - Just what does your village hall need?

24 Jan, 2019by Clare FianderInformation, advice and guidance, Staying safe and legal

Village Hall Week 2019

Planning for your events - Things to consider

09 Nov, 2018by Clare FianderEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Staying safe and legal

As Autumn draws in, we know that many of you start to hold more events.  It is a good time to take stock and make sure you are complying with the law and safeguarding your organisation and service users. 

#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

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.

Charities and tax - what do you need to know?

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

It’s important to be aware of financial obligations that draw upon hard-earned income – but there are also benefits to be had. As a charity you can get certain tax reliefs 

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