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Worried about energy costs? Here’s how to be in the know

05 Sep, 2024by Caitlin MackayEnergy Prices, Support for organisations and communities

Under the new energy price cap, average energy bills will be £1,568 a year - a reduction of 7% compared to the previous price cap. That’s good news, right? Except that standing charges will increase by 10%. And, despite these lower prices, typical bills will still be almost 30% higher than in winter 2021-22.

Call all community buildings! Tell us about your plans for your community building

21 Aug, 2024by Clare FianderConsultation, Sports, play and physical activity, Support for organisations and communities
We are trying to survey as many halls as possible to find out what their current needs are and future plans to help influence funding opportunities, resource development, and our support offer.

 

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.

Referrers' Network Meetings

13 Jun, 2024by Caitlin MackayBreckland, North Norfolk, Support for organisations and communities

As part of our advocacy efforts for the Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector in 2022 we identified a need for referrers to voice their concerns and share professional insights.  To address this gap, we initiated Referrers' Network Meetings quarterly in Breckland and North Norfolk.

Introducing CAN's New Rural Housing Enabler

02 May, 2024by Caitlin MackayHousing, Planning, doing and learning, Support for organisations and communities

In an effort to uplift rural areas and assist local communities, the government has initiated the Unleashing Rural Opportunity Strategy. As a part of this strategy, a network of Rural Housing Enablers (RHEs) have been appointed across England where a need to support the provision of rural homes through Rural Exception Sites. The Rural Housing Enablers will be in post until March 2025 to address the critical need for affordable housing in rural England.

Net Zero design guidance published to mark the start of Village Halls Week 2024

18 Mar, 2024by Caitlin MackaySupport for organisations and communities, Volunteering

Volunteers managing England’s 10,000+ rural community halls are being encouraged to ‘go green’ as part of the nationwide campaign which begins with a focus on what can be done to improve the energy efficiency of their buildings.

Charity Commission and Electoral Commission chairs share advice for charities engaging in public debate

27 Feb, 2024by Caitlin MackayEconomy and enterprise, Support for organisations and communities

The Charity Commission and Electoral Commission chairs have shared their advice on charities engaging in public debate.

Village Halls Small Grants Fund

21 Feb, 2024by Caitlin MackayFunding, Rurality, Support for organisations and communities

The Village Halls Small Grants Fund provides grants of between £2,000 and £5,000 to help make improvements to rural community buildings in England. 

Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill Consultation

09 Feb, 2024by Caitlin MackayConsultation, Support for organisations and communities

The Home Office is consulting on the requirements imposed on standard tier premises under the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill.

Trustee Vacancy

07 Feb, 2024by Caitlin MackaySupport for organisations and communities

As a Trustee of Community Action Norfolk you will be joining a team that is at the heart of our communities providing support and strategic direction.

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